Special banners were raised in downtown Potsdam today, designed to show appreciation and bring awareness to continuing efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Clarkson President Tony Collins and SUNY Potsdam President Kristin Esterberg hailed the initiative as part of the ongoing community efforts to manage the pandemic. The “One Community, Working Together […]
Clarkson University has been recognized by Intelligent.com as one of the Top 50 Best Colleges in New York State and awarded top ranking status for eight degree programs. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and
Major William W. Coleman Memorial Award: Established through a gift by the late Mrs. Virginia Kent Cummins in memory of the heroism of her grandniece’s husband, this award consists of a sum of money for the best poem or essay on ethics: Individual Self-interest Versus the Common Good. The winner’s name will be inscribed on
Comprehensive Climate Science Education Program Required for all Employees WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is kicking off its “SustainAbleU – Let’s Get Climate Smart” employee education program this month with curriculum materials prepared by faculty and staff at Clarkson University, Cornell University, the Paleontological Research Institute (PRI), and SUNY Environmental Science
The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control will continue our annual fire inspection in residential spaces this week and then proceed into the academic areas through the month of February and early March. Please review your living and work spaces on campus and ensure that you are maintaining a safe and compliant
The Chief Inclusion Office weekly resources are meant to help people explore diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging [DEIB] for themselves, in their communities, and in our institution. They may be resources that help you re-examine society and do some introspective reflection, explain core concepts like intersectionality or anti-racism, or practical guides for action, such as
Clarkson University Professor of Education Catherine Snyder has been named to the Board of Directors for the national accreditation agency: Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The AAQEP was founded in 2017. It is a membership organization and quality assurance agency that provides accreditation services and formative support to all types of educator
Seema Rivera, an assistant professor of education at Clarkson University’s Captial Region Campus, has recently published the findings of her study of Clarkson’s TA Boot Camp in the book, STEM Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and the Development of STEM Pedagogy. This groundbreaking program first took place in the summer of 2016 when six entering Clarkson
As major media outlets are predicting, this Super Bowl Sunday has the potential to be a major COVID-19 superspreader event. Let’s not make it one at Clarkson and in our greater community. Previous holidays have led to virus outbreaks, and national polls show that a significant number of people plan to attend parties this weekend.
Clarkson University Professor of Computer Science Jeanna N. Matthews has been named the vice chair of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – USA AI Policy Committee. AI, or artificial intelligence, is the theory and development of computer systems that are able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence and is a rapidly
