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Professor Pramod K. Varshney Honored With 2021 IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Pioneer Award
Pramod K. Varshney, distinguished professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will be honored with the 2021 IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS) Pioneer Award. Given annually since 1949, the award is one of the most notable awards in…
What’s at Stake in Ukraine? Insights Into the Invasion, De-Escalation and Short- and Long-Term Implications
From the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his offensive into the sovereign nation of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the ongoing international conflict has dominated the headlines. With all the uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Ukraine—from the loss of life…
Design Professor Co-Authors Book on Design Thinking for a Regenerative Future
A new book about the importance of design thinking for a regenerative future grew from a conversation at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ between two like-minded visionaries. In September 2018, world-renowned futurist and thinker David Houle ’69, a graduate of the College of…
Remembering Robert S. Phillips, Alumnus and Former Professor of English
Robert S. Phillips ′60, G′63, former assistant director of admissions and professor of English, died at the age of 83. A proud alumnus of the University, Phillips received bachelor’s degrees in English and advertising and a master’s degree in English….
Maxwell Hosting Panel Discussion and Q&A on the Conflict in Ukraine Monday, Feb. 28
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs will host a panel discussion and Q&A Monday, Feb. 28, with faculty experts examining the repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Featuring Maxwell faculty experts Brian Taylor, Michael Williams, Osamah Khalil and…
Falk Students Provide Essential Therapy Services While Gaining Clinical Practice
Marriage and family therapy is one of the fastest-growing mental health disciplines. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16% growth in employment of marriage and family therapists from 2020 to 2030, as compared to the projected 8% average growth for…
Increase Your Understanding of DEIA Through Spring 2022 Workshops
This spring, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is once again offering its diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) educational workshops to faculty, students and staff. Â The workshops, which can be found on diversity.syr.edu, provide participants with a foundational understanding…
Women in Science and Engineering Helping to Boost Women in STEM
Hundreds of people—students and faculty—in STEM fields have been mentored, energized and supported in their advancement through the work of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), since its inception more than 20 years ago. Serving 19 STEM departments…
African American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies Faculty Book Roundup
Faculty members in the departments of Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences have authored or edited books on a diverse range of scholarly topics relevant to their fields of study. Their…
6 Faculty Members Elected to the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure
Six faculty members have been elected to serve two-year terms on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. Representatives are elected from across ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s colleges and schools. The committee works in an advisory capacity to the provost to…