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Rabia Razzaq G ’22 is designing solutions to global challenges

Posted on April 16, 2022, 10:44 a.m.

From Pakistan, Razzaq’s interest in design began after several years working in the fashion industry.

Elizabeth Gruskin ’22 is a forensic scientist focused on mental health

Posted on April 16, 2022, 10 a.m.

Elizabeth Gruskin is glad that the pandemic brought discussion about mental health to the forefront of public conversation.

New Collections Resources, February to April 2022

Posted on April 14, 2022, 1 p.m.

The Libraries has added the following new resources:

Join us to crowdfund memorist Emma Rothman ’21 and her book

Posted on April 14, 2022, noon

Things My Therapist Doesn’t Want Me to Say, Ten Years Post Heart Transplant

Syracuse student founders journey to Blackstone annual conference, Startup Grind and TechCrunch Early Stage in the Silicon Valley

Posted on April 14, 2022, noon

Founders participated in the Blackstone LaunchPad annual conference, Startup Grind and TechCrunch Early Stage.

Central New York Maker Faire 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022, 1 p.m.

Central New York’s first annual Maker Faire took place at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on Saturday April 2, 2022

From a Syracuse dorm room to building the first ultra-fast EV charging network in the country

Posted on April 13, 2022, noon

Want the inside story of a Syracuse University dorm room startup that grew into a company valued at more than $100 million?

LaunchPad alum Louis Bookhoff ’17 closes round and pitches at upcoming Venture NY 2022 High Growth Showcase

Posted on April 12, 2022, noon

Louis Bookhoff ’17, co-founder and CEO of Busie returns to his roots in Syracuse as one of a handful of elite companies selected to pitch at Upstate Capital Association’s Venture NY showcase.

Syracuse student startup ventures advance in New York Business Plan Competition

Posted on April 11, 2022, noon

Four Syracuse student ventures were among the 18 teams selected from 120 regional winners across New York State for the NYBPC semi-finals on April 20.

Kayla Simon ’19 is an entrepreneurial engineer and a role model for women innovators in STEM

Posted on April 10, 2022, noon

Kayla Simon ‘19, has taken her engineering skills and entrepreneurial passion to be an outstanding role model for women in STEM.

Newhouse Advanced Media Lab Series will explore emerging engage-to-earn models

Posted on March 24, 2022, noon

The Newhouse Advanced Media Lab Series presents “Engage-to-Earn: Paradigm Shift or Parlor Trick?”

Matt Castagnozzi ’23 creates Psych-Tek, a service to help normalize psychedelic treatments

Posted on March 23, 2022, 4:33 p.m.

Matt Castagnozzi sees a promising form of treatment for anxiety and depression and a chance to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry.

Zach Morrison ’24 mints an NFT collection

Posted on March 23, 2022, noon

Zach Morrison ’24 is majoring in finance and real estate at Whitman.

Adya Parida ’25 has curiosity, courage and attitude

Posted on March 23, 2022, noon

Adya Parida applied to Syracuse University through a scholarship program from her high school back in India.

Brian Burton ’22 is building Unami matcha

Posted on March 23, 2022, noon

Brian K. Burton ’22 Maxwell, grew up as someone you could look to for all the answers.

Lauren Pichiarella ‘22 creates College Wise to help create a more accessible college application process

Posted on March 23, 2022, noon

Lauren Pichiarella ‘22 is studying Citizenship and Civic Engagement and Political Science.

Olivia Aguilar ‘22 will change the game for women and exercise

Posted on March 22, 2022, noon

Olivia Aguilar, ‘22, an Economics major and minor in Information Technology, Design and Startups, has taken her passion of working out to a new level.

Syracuse LaunchPad alumni featured in new book, The Student Startup Guide

Posted on March 22, 2022, noon

The Student Startup Guide will be released on April 11 as part of the Blackstone LaunchPad Annual Conference and Pitch Competition.

Audrey Miller ’20 channels her passion for social entrepreneurship at the Watson Institute

Posted on March 22, 2022, noon

When it comes to social entrepreneurship and supporting young founders with a purpose, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who radiates as much passion and devotion as Audrey Miller ’20.

40 teams competing in RvD iPrize, Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards

Posted on March 22, 2022, noon

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) and the Blackstone LaunchPad are hosting 40 teams in Bird Library this Friday, March 25.