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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May 12, 2026 A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research FestivalStudents gathered at the Life Sciences Complex to present their work to faculty, staff, peers and guests.
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May 11, 2026 Foundations of the Future: Micron Day 2026On April 21, the College of Arts and Sciences participated in Syracuse University's second annual Micron Day, showcasing the science and technology shaping Central New York’s future.
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April 28, 2026 Biotechnology Students Connect with Industry LeadersThe third annual Biotechnology Conference included a day of networking with companies like AstraZeneca, a panel discussion and a poster session, connecting students with career-building opportunities.
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April 22, 2026 Cool Class: Practical Crime Scene ResearchStudents in the Forensics Institute are gaining career-defining experience by tackling real-world crime scene challenges through hands-on research.
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April 9, 2026 How Black Holes Light Up the DarkNew hydrodynamical simulations explain how tidally destroyed stars reveal hidden supermassive black holes and why no two of these cosmic collisions look the same.
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Feb. 19, 2026 Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes A&SThe College of Arts and Sciences’ new Academic Strategic Plan is already inspiring partnerships, creative ideas and a more focused commitment to shaping a healthier future for people and planet.
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Feb. 16, 2026 From Studying Earth to Saving ItEarth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.
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Feb. 13, 2026 A&S Faculty Come Together to Launch ASPThe College of Arts and Sciences hosted an interactive kickoff event for faculty to explore the plan’s pillars, offer feedback and help shape its implementation.
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Dec. 23, 2025 Failed Supernova, Cosmic FireworksSyracuse University researcher shows that a supernova sputtered instead of detonating, leaving behind a rare, firework-shaped remnant known as Pa 30.
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Oct. 30, 2025 Transforming Cancer Treatment with UltrasoundSyracuse University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.
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Oct. 24, 2025 Chasing Ghost ParticlesNeutrinos are everywhere, yet they're nearly impossible to detect. A&S physicists are part of an international scientific collaboration helping unravel why these "ghost particles" could hold the key to understanding why we exist.
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Oct. 9, 2025 Protecting the Power GridAmid rising global urgency around digital defense, Syracuse University faculty draw on real-world expertise to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
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Sept. 15, 2025 Distinguished Scholars Join A&S Faculty in Fall 2025The cohort of new faculty exemplifies the College's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving.
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Sept. 12, 2025 A Decade of Gravitational WavesReflecting on Syracuse University’s involvement in the first detection of gravitational waves on September 14, 2015.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.