E-commerce Program Expands Markets for Local Businesses During COVID

First round of new and revamped websites are up and running Potsdam, N.Y. — Recognizing the need among local businesses to adapt their marketing strategies during the COVID-19 crisis, the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), Clarkson University’s Shipley Center for Innovation, and the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Center for Businesses … Continue reading E-commerce Program Expands Markets for Local Businesses During COVID

LC Drives Continues Relationship with Clarkson University as Company Expands

As LC Drives continues to grow, so too does its connection to Clarkson University.  The company’s recent expansions have been beneficial for Clarkson students, as 13 graduates from Clarkson’s class of 2020 now work for the Potsdam-based motor and generator company, making LC Drives the second largest employer of Clarkson undergraduates. Additionally, LC Drives currently … Continue reading LC Drives Continues Relationship with Clarkson University as Company Expands

Clarkson Professor discusses imaginative literature about race on North Country Public Radio’s Bookmarks

Associate Professor of Literature Michael Garcia was one of several local professors to contribute to North Country Bookmarks: Race and Racism in Literature Edition by NCPR. https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/41823/20200703/north-country-bookmarks-race-and-racism-in-literature-edition Michael Garcia is an associate professor of literature at Clarkson University.   In the NCPR interview he discusses Octavia Butler’s dystopian sci-fi novel, Parable of the Talents, as great reading for the current … Continue reading Clarkson Professor discusses imaginative literature about race on North Country Public Radio’s Bookmarks

Clarkson Graduate Develops Adirondack Guide App

A member of Clarkson University’s most recent graduating class has developed a new phone application to help both visitors and environmental organizations within the Adirondack Park. Nicholas LaScala ‘20, who graduated last month with a bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, has developed DackMap, which collects data from a variety of sources, including users. The … Continue reading Clarkson Graduate Develops Adirondack Guide App

Alan Christian Receives Tenure at Clarkson University

Clarkson University President Tony Collins has announced that Alan Christian has been granted tenure in the Department of Biology in the School of Arts & Sciences. He is a Professor of Biology. Dr. Christian concentrates his research on investigating pure and applied life history, ecology, evolution research in freshwater ecosystems, especially freshwater mussels, and analyzing … Continue reading Alan Christian Receives Tenure at Clarkson University

Clarkson Professor Recognized as ASTM Emerging Professional

Robert Thomas, an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University, has been recognized as an Emerging Professional by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM International). The program has recognized 127 members of international industry and academia since 2015. The program’s mission is “Empowering Tomorrow’s Standards Leaders.”  The ASTM International Emerging … Continue reading Clarkson Professor Recognized as ASTM Emerging Professional

Clarkson University Partners with St. Lawrence Health System for COVID-19-related Initiatives 

Potsdam, NY – As our global world faces critical challenges to human health, now and into the future, faculty and staff at Clarkson University are applying their vast expertise in areas like airborne particle properties, sustainable battery life, mechanical and electrical engineering in, HVAC systems, and engineering design to collaborate on several projects to help … Continue reading Clarkson University Partners with St. Lawrence Health System for COVID-19-related Initiatives 

Clarkson in “The Conversation”

Check out Jeanna Matthew’s piece on social media and fake accounts below! How fake accounts constantly manipulate what you see on social media – and what you can do about it Author: Jeanna MatthewsFull Professor, Computer Science, Clarkson University Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram started out as a way to connect with friends, … Continue reading Clarkson in “The Conversation”

Clarkson’s Twiss appointed to International Joint Commission Advisory Board

Michael Twiss, chair of the biology department at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, was appointed to the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board of the International Joint Commission (IJC). The IJC was established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help Canada and the United States prevent and resolve disputes over the use of … Continue reading Clarkson’s Twiss appointed to International Joint Commission Advisory Board

Clarkson University Students Launch “All Good Things” News Website

A pair of Clarkson University students have launched a website they hope will combat a constant flow of bad news for its audience, while also helping readers stay informed. Maximus Powers and Selorm Bruce have started allgoodthings.news, a website with the mission to deliver positive, clear, factual, and relevant stories to its audience while prioritizing their … Continue reading Clarkson University Students Launch “All Good Things” News Website