Innovative Technologies
A&S researchers are investigating the transformative potential of quantum computing to answer questions related to black holes, complex molecules and cryptography. Our centers and clinics are leveraging AI to help improve well-being for veterans, students and the public. Digital humanities scholars are integrating computational tools to analyze and preserve cultural artifacts in bold new ways. The BioInspired Institute is drawing inspiration from nature to develop smart materials and robotics.
Stories in this Category

(June 20, 2025)
Setting the Standard, Ensuring JusticeSyracuse University’s Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute hosted the nation’s first hands-on Next-Generation Sequencing training for state crime labs.

(April 17, 2025)
Installation of Kathy and Stan Walters Endowed Professor of Quantum ScienceThe endowed professorship represents the latest addition to A&S’ high-caliber faculty.

(July 11, 2024)
Physics Professor Craig Cahillane Wins 2024 ARPA-E IGNIITE AwardThe prize, given to early-career innovators seeking to convert ideas into new technologies in energy applications, will support his research to improve the efficiency of fusion reactors.

(July 10, 2024)
Chemistry Professor Mathew Maye Collaborates with Brookhaven National Laboratory on DOE grantThe Department of Energy grant for Syracuse semiconductor research aims to advance quantum computing.

(March 1, 2024)
Machine Learning Gives Visibility to Underrepresented AuthorsA&S graduate student Brianna Cardillo develops an algorithm in her computational forensics course to promote books by marginalized authors.

(Nov. 1, 2023)
A&S Physicist Awarded Two NIH R01 Grants for Cutting-Edge Biosensor Design WorkProfessor Liviu Movileanu and his team are developing generalizable nano-sized sensors which could one day help detect biomarkers for various diseases.

(Oct. 10, 2023)
Five NSF Grants Fund Syracuse University Researchers’ Work with Cosmic ExplorerResearchers from the University’s new Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Astrophysics are at the intellectual center of the next-generation observatory.

(Sept. 25, 2023)
Syracuse University Launches the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and AstrophysicsThe new center officially launched with an opening ceremony featuring distinguished speakers from Harvard, MIT and Princeton.