Nick Bowman, director of the doctoral and media studies programs and an associate professor of communications, was one of 10 Syracuse University faculty members honored with the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award at a campus ceremony April 24. The award, given annually by the Graduate School, honors professors who have had a significant impact on graduate education through teaching, service and research or creative activities.
“The 2024–2025 Fluency Report: Bridging the AI Digital Divide,” examines the widening gap between individuals and organizations who have access to AI technologies and those who do not. Unlike earlier versions of the digital divide that focused largely on hardware and internet access, the AI divide is deeply tied to disparities in digital literacy, skills development, transparency and institutional investment.
On this episode of “Newhouse Impact,” Austin Kocher, a research assistant professor at the Newhouse School, discusses his research into the realities of immigration, deportation, detention and the politics that shape these issues. Kocher’s work provides a data-driven approach to understanding the human consequences of policy decisions, helping us navigate the complexities of immigration reform at a time when public discourse is highly polarized.
A collaboration between WAER and the Newhouse School, the “Newhouse Impact” podcast provides another platform to share the research and creative work of students, faculty and staff across a range of topics in media and communications. More recent episodes include:
G Douglas Barrett was awarded a grant from the Central NY Humanities Corridor to support a Sound and Media Working Group.
Makana Chock was the co-author of a research article titled “Exploring the perceived realism of XR experiences: unveiling the impact of cutting-edge simulation tools and their interplay with human and contextual factors.”
Seth Gitner was the faculty speaker at The Disability Cultural Center’s graduation ceremony on May 3.
Bruce Strong was formally inducted as The Alexia Endowed Chair.
Sean Branagan was a guest speaker in an Association of Foreign Press Correspondents-United States (AFPC-USA) program about how entrepreneurial thinking is transforming journalism today.