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.
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(Aug. 22, 2025)
Safer Lakes, Cleaner WaterA new lakebed mapping initiative on Skaneateles Lake is helping scientists pinpoint nutrient-rich sediments that fuel harmful algal blooms (HABs), a growing threat to Syracuse’s major drinking water source.

(Aug. 14, 2025)
Discovering How and When Stuff FailsWhat happens just before something breaks? When you bend metal, stretch rubber or twist fabric and risk damaging the materials, math equations are at work.

(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.