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Clarkson defrosted one of its Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers over the weekend to get it ready to head over to Canton-Potsdam Hospital to await the first arrivals of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The vaccines must be stored at the ultra-cold temperature of -70 degrees Celsius, or about -94 Fahrenheit. Clarkson’s ULT freezer comes from Biology Professor … Continue reading Clarkson University & St. Lawrence Health System Getting Ready for the Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccines

About 250 Master Teachers, guidance counselors, STEM educators, Girl Scout leaders and people interested in advancing awareness and interest in STEM careers registered for the Inspire! Premiere held virtually over the weekend. Based on Clarkson history professor Laura Ettinger’s game-changing work for the National Science Foundation that captures the essence of trailblazing American women in … Continue reading Clarkson University and NY State Master Teacher Program Host Virtual Premiere of Women in Engineering Video Series

Mohamed Alarabi, a graduate student at Clarkson University studying Engineering and Management has been appointed to the Space Generation Advisory Council (SBAC) as the National Point of Contact for his home country of Libya. Alarbai’s term will last two years. Mohamed also received his bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson. He has a … Continue reading Clarkson Grad Student Appointed to the Space Generation Advisory Council

Clarkson Research Professor Dana Barry has her name aboard Japan’s Hayabusa -2 spacecraft that recently returned to Earth with samples from the asteroid Ryugu. The spacecraft was launched in 2014 and arrived at Ryugu in 2018 where it collected several samples. Scientists hope the precious samples, which are expected to amount to no more than … Continue reading Clarkson Professor Dana Barry’s Name on Japan’s Hayabusa-2 Spacecraft

Clarkson University Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Professors Doug Bohl and Brian Helenbrook have been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve the performance of the aerodynamics of luge sleds used by U.S. athletes in national and international competitions, including the Olympic Games. As a collaborator, AeroWorks LLC will spearhead the computational … Continue reading Aerodynamics of U.S. Luge Sleds Will Lead to Innovation in Vehicle Design

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to learn how to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill or injured? Then sign up today to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or refresh your EMT skills!  Next month, the St. Lawrence County Basic Original and Basic Refresher EMT courses will be … Continue reading Basic Original and Refresher Emergency Medical Technician Course Offered in January at Clarkson University