http://www.clarkson.edu/news/ Clarkson University News en-us Copyright 2010 Clarkson University rburt@clarkson.edu Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:08 -0500 Clarkson RSSGen 1.0 http://www.clarkson.edu/images/newlogo.gifhttp://www.clarkson.edu http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2368 Philip K. Hopke, the Bayard D. Clarkson distinguished professor and director of Clarkson University’s Center for Air Resources Engineering & Science (CARES), has been named director of Clarkson’s Center for the Environment. Wed, Jan 13 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2383 Vladimir Privman, the Robert A. Plane Professor of Chemistry at Clarkson University, has been elected a fellow of the International Academy, Research, and Industry Association (IARIA). Tue, Feb 9 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2385 They are looking for volunteers who live in apartments or single-family homes in the North Country or Syracuse areas. The study requires the participation of a child (7-16 years-old) with asthma, and his or her family. Tue, Feb 9 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2382 Mon, Feb 8 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2381 A group of Clarkson University students is looking to break the United States record for a lap-sit this spring and they need a few friends to help out -- more than 3,333 in total. Thu, Feb 4 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2380 Faculty and graduate students from Clarkson and SUNY Potsdam are hosting the events of the Olympiad, which take place in Clarkson's Science Center, beginning with an 8:30 a.m. welcome and ending with a 3 p.m. awards ceremony. Thu, Jan 28 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2379 For the past four years, skateboarding has been a passion for Emily A. Stefano of East Amherst, N.Y., a mechanical engineering junior at Clarkson University. Now, it’s also the basis for her honors thesis. Wed, Jan 27 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2378 More than half a century after the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in April 1959, Clarkson University biologist Michael R. Twiss is among a corps of scientists charting the environmental change the Seaway and hydroelectric power projects have wrought. Tue, Jan 26 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2377 Cybersecurity systems are tougher to crack these days, but not tough enough. "When you work in cybersecurity, everything has to be just right," said Prof. Christopher Lynch, chair of Clarkson University’s Division of Mathematics and Computer Science. "One little thing might be off, and that’s the hole the intruder needs to come through and get everything." Mon, Jan 25 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2376 This year’s commencement will be held on Saturday, May 8, at 3 p.m. in the Cheel Arena. Fri, Jan 22 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2373 Clarkson University researchers are helping the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health to study the link between air pollutants and health problems in children in Detroit. Thu, Jan 21 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2375 Clarkson University President Tony Collins serves as the chair of the AITU Public Relations Committee and Clarkson’s Office of Marketing & External Relations team played a key role in advancing the project under the direction of Vice President for External Relations Kelly Chezum. Clarkson will continue to host the organization’s Web site. Thu, Jan 21 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2372 A Clarkson University professor has completed a book on one of the most noted philosophers of the 20th century. Fri, Jan 15 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2370 Scientists, an economist and a cardiologist will take the stage starting February 3 at Jack & Wezzie’s Coffee House in Potsdam for the "Science Cafe." Thu, Jan 14 2010 12:00:00:000AM http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2371 The first Clarkson University Martin Luther King Award recipient will be honored during the dinner. This will be followed by a keynote address and a performance of faculty, staff and student works inspired by the words of King. Thu, Jan 14 2010 12:00:00:000AM