Science + technology

In conjunction with National Engineers Week and upon launching a year-long celebration of the SUNY Oswego’s Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program and department’s 10-year anniversary, the university will offer a variety of events for its inaugural Engineering Week: The future flows through Oswego, Feb. 20 to 24.

The annular solar eclipse coming up in October offers a shining opportunity for SUNY Oswego students to do research in a program sponsored by NASA and the National Science Foundation.

The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has caused concerns among many for potential use in academic dishonesty, but SUNY Oswego communication studies professor Ulises Mejias notes that limitations still exist –- and that the process provides an opportunity for reflection.

SUNY Oswego’s Department of Technology will welcome hundreds of teachers for its 83rd annual Fall Technology Conference starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 in Wilber and Park halls.

SUNY Oswego recently hosted the 93rd meeting of the New York State Geological Association (NYSGA) from Sept. 23 to 25, with nearly every Oswego geologist -- including many students -- contributing to the conference.

Recently, NASA images from the Webb Telescope showing the swirling patterns and attractive colors of distant galaxies lit up social media and ignited the fancy of many of a viewer. And while this is certainly part of the appeal of the project, SUNY Oswego physics professor notes that the telescope will tell astrophysics researchers like him much more.

A May 10 ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a new $15 million Grain Export Center, a milestone in a partnership between the Port of Oswego Authority and the SUNY Oswego that preserves the health of consumers and a key supply chain while providing valuable experience to students.

Students working with computer science faculty member Qing Zhang are bringing the community’s maritime heritage to life at the H. Lee White Marine Museum.

For the first time ever, the Technology Education Department will offer both remote and on-campus versions of the popular KidsTech programs in the same semester.

This summer, SUNY Oswego will launch the Biotechnology Training Camp for High School Students, which will provide local youth with opportunities to take part in cutting-edge research and learn more about having a future in science.