Tag: technology
'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' hilariously pits family against deadly robots
One of our columnists says Netflix’s latest animated films is original and downright hilarious. Read More »
Sen. Chuck Schumer launches $160 billion technology initiative
Schumer announced his $160 billion piece of legislation at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center. Read More »
Syracuse Tech Garden begins $16 million, 46,000 square-foot expansion
The organization has struggled to meet the increasing demand from entrepreneurs and startup companies for office space in the building. Read More »
Amazon will donate $1.75 million to Syracuse STEAM school
Amazon is preparing to open its first robotics fulfillment center in Onondaga County, which is expected to create more than 1,000 local jobs. Read More »
City provides aid to small businesses affected by pandemic
In the past year, many businesses in Syracuse were only able to operate for a few months at a time as public health restrictions continued to change. Read More »
Syracuse to expand public Wi-Fi access for city residents
Over the next few weeks, the city will install Wi-Fi access points on the exteriors of six community centers in Syracuse. Read More »
SU students' email generating AI receives $2.6 million in funding
OthersideAI, which crafts emails using AI technology, was founded by two Syracuse University students and one graduate. Read More »
Third annual CuseHacks seeks to enact positive change in society
At Innovate Orange’s CuseHacks hackathon, teams of students have 24 hours to create inventions that have a positive effect on society. Read More »
McMahon praises economic development in State of the County address
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon talked about 2019’s economic growth and laid out plans to strengthen industry in the county. Read More »
Raj Dewan encourages iSchool students to look beyond the classroom
Dewan served several positions at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School before accepting the position at SU. Read More »
Opting-in surveillance technology raises the stakes
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues how the usage of college surveillance tech can improve student experience at a cautionary cost. Read More »
Bluetooth app tracks class attendance at SU
The SpotterEDU app is one of several ways SU can track its students through technology. Read More »
Here are 5 SU club events to attend this semester
The Winter Student Involvement Fair was an opportunity for students to learn about new clubs as well as upcoming events put on by student organizations. Read more to learn about events happening this semester. Read More »
City officials work to improve property tax inequity
City councilors are continuing efforts to resolve issues of uneven property tax assessments, which were reported by Syracuse.com this year. Read More »
Extended-stay Hyatt adds to recent downtown growth
A building on East Onondaga Street will soon become a Hyatt House Hotel, an extended-stay product for guests who need more amenities for a longer period of time. Read More »
Students should do more to ensure their safety when using rideshare programs
Student Life columnist Sophia Becker argues that students should do more to ensure their Uber and Lyft rides are safe before getting into the car. Read More »
Syracuse adds additional bike path, increasing connectivity
The path was installed on Comstock and Waverly avenues. Read More »
SU autonomous systems institute to research impacts of drones
Autonomous systems, whether drones or driverless vehicles, both act and make decisions independently. Read More »
Syracuse to adopt 5G network by Verizon
For months, lawmakers considered the unknowns of the plan with its upside. Read More »
Economic growth indicates a strong job market for Class of 2019
Career services advisers at SU predict 2019 to have a strong job market despite a slip in employment rates last year. Read More »
EdTech investments by private companies should be applauded
Private education companies may be money-making institutions, but they are also pioneering technologies to bring classroom education into the digital age. Read More »
Research engineer Lynn Conway discusses innovation, erasure of women in science
Conway talked about how her creation of a quicker, easier way to develop silicon chips unfolded. Read More »
Campus celebratory event to feature Tiffany Haddish, Pusha T, Flipp Dinero
University Union, The National Pan-Hellenic Council and Student Association will host “Cuse Can! It Starts With Us” featuring Tiffany Haddish, Pusha T and Flipp Dinero. Read More »
$100 million project could revitalize East Adams neighborhood
The project aims to reinvent the East Adams neighborhood and combat the intergenerational poverty that has existed there for decades. Read More »