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
Clarkson University and NY State Master Teacher Program Host Virtual Premiere of Women in Engineering Video Series
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
Clarkson Grad Student Appointed to the Space Generation Advisory Council
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 Professor Dana Barry’s Name on Japan’s Hayabusa-2 Spacecraft
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
Aerodynamics of U.S. Luge Sleds Will Lead to Innovation in Vehicle Design
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
Basic Original and Refresher Emergency Medical Technician Course Offered in January at Clarkson University
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
CIO Weekly DEIB Resources Holidays
These 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 how to review a syllabus … Continue reading CIO Weekly DEIB Resources Holidays
Clarkson is Committed to Climate Action – We are Still In
President Anthony Collins reaffirmed his commitment to climate action by again signing the We are Still In pledge. The initial 2017 pledge statement was signed by over 3,900 business, universities and municipalities in response to the news that the US would not abide by its commitment to the climate mitigation measures established in the Paris Climate Treaty. … Continue reading Clarkson is Committed to Climate Action – We are Still In
Clarkson Professor Emeritus Publishes New Book on Perennial Perspectives in Agriculture and Education
Bill Vitek, Professor Emeritus at Clarkson University has published a free book with the New Perennials Project. It is called The Perennial Turn: Contemporary Essays from the Field. It is the first book in a new open-access publishing project that focuses on regenerative agriculture, ecological sustainability, and social justice. The collection of essays and art … Continue reading Clarkson Professor Emeritus Publishes New Book on Perennial Perspectives in Agriculture and Education
Clarkson’s ISE and the Potsdam Climate Smart Communities Task Force Win Grant to Develop Food Waste Management Program for Potsdam
Clarkson’s Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE) has been granted nearly $20,000 for a project titled, “Potsdam Community Food Waste: Education, Engagement, and Planning,” from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I). The goal of this project is to increase community awareness and stakeholder engagement necessary to develop a suitable plan for a community-scale … Continue reading Clarkson’s ISE and the Potsdam Climate Smart Communities Task Force Win Grant to Develop Food Waste Management Program for Potsdam