Tag: research
Syracuse University professor discovers unusually large sperm in fruit flies
Scott Pitnick, a Syracuse University biology professor, conducted a study into the unusually large sperm of male fruit flies. Read More »
After assessing faculty feedback, Syracuse University announces changes to travel and entertainment policy
Syracuse University announced a modification to its travel and entertainment policy and a discontinuation of its relationship with BTI Travel, the university’s official travel management company, on Tuesday. Read More »
Week in News: Sexual assault report, Chancellor Kent Syverud’s goals and more
Take a look at the major happenings The Daily Orange newsroom reported on this week. Read More »
Former Chancellor Nancy Cantor made 342 percent more than the median salary of a private college president, study finds
The median salary of a private college or university president was $301,153, the study found. Former Chancellor Nancy Cantor made $1,028,969 in total compensation in 2012. Read More »
Syracuse University expands breadth of research under leadership of Chancellor Kent Syverud
Chancellor Kent Syverud has worked to hire research-focused administrators, make key partnerships and develop a culture of appreciation and collaboration in the research sector on campus since addressing it during his inauguration speech two years ago. Read More »
University of Vermont professor researches possibility of printable solar cells
Matthew White, a professor of physics at the University of Vermont, has dedicated 12 years of scientific research to solar cells. Read More »
Provost-designate Michele Wheatly plans for future of Syracuse University
Michele Wheatly was approved by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees on Friday to be the university's vice chancellor and provost-designate. Wheatly will play a key role in many of SU's initiatives. Read More »
SU officials explain how university became top tier research school
SU officials said the university being ranked as a top tier research institute is the culmination of years of investment in the sector. Read More »
SUNY-ESF professor wins research award and presents campus-wide seminar
Giorgos Mountrakis, an associate professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, received the 10th annual SUNY-ESF’s Exemplary Researcher Award in May 2015. Read More »
Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF should maintain strong academic partnership
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers a recent agreement made by Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and discusses what the move should mean for the neighboring institutions moving forward. Read More »
Syracuse University given top tier ranking for research activity
Syracuse University moved from an R2 designation — meaning a “higher research activity” — in 2010 to an R1 designation, which is the best ranking, in the most recent Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Read More »
Syracuse University should join study to assess criminal background questions
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the ongoing efforts by New York University to re-evaluate the usefulness of criminal background questions on the The Common Application. Read More »
Syracuse University's internal grant program receives funding for research projects
Syracuse University's Office of Research allocated $245,000 for research projects as part of the university's new internal grant program. Read More »
Syracuse native captures city's history with Instagram account
David Haas hopes to give people a newfound appreciation for the seemingly ordinary sights they drive and walk past on a daily basis with his Syracuse history Instagram account. Read More »
Ask the Experts: SU professors discuss process, implications of discovery of water on Mars
The Daily Orange spoke with three Syracuse University professors about the discovery of liquid water on Mars, what it could mean about life on Mars and what it means for future research about the Red Planet. Read More »
CASE program receives more than $900,000 for economic development efforts
The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse University received a $921,000 award to assist with economic development across the state. Read More »
Department chair at Syracuse University has fracking research corrected due to conflict of interest
The chair of the department of earth sciences is in hot water after failing to disclose a conflict of interest relating to his research on fracking. Read More »
Team of Syracuse University professors conduct pioneering research in personal cyber-security field
There are numerous ways that hackers can gain access to your private technology, according to a group of researchers working out of Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read More »