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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.

  • Woman providing a demonstration with a microscope.
    May 20, 2026 Have You Ever…Seen Cells Come to Life Under a Confocal Microscope?

    The A&S communications team got a close-up look at a state-of-the-art research instrument in the Life Sciences Complex.

  • Five students smile in front of research poster boards at an academic symposium, with one poster titled 'Are First-Generation Students Happy at Syracuse University?' visible behind them.
    May 12, 2026 A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Festival

    Students gathered at the Life Sciences Complex to present their work to faculty, staff, peers and guests.

  • Two educational posters titled 'Gene Technology' and 'How Genes Work' are displayed on an easel at an outreach event, featuring illustrated diagrams of DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, DNA structure, and protein synthesis.
    May 11, 2026 Foundations of the Future: Micron Day 2026

    On 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.

  • Two educational posters titled 'Gene Technology' and 'How Genes Work' are displayed on an easel at an outreach event, featuring illustrated diagrams of DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, DNA structure, and protein synthesis.
    May 11, 2026 Foundations of the Future: Micron Day 2026

    On 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.

  • Group of people standing in the Jack and Laura Milton Atrium
    April 28, 2026 Biotechnology Students Connect with Industry Leaders

    The 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.

  • Person using a camera and blue light to capture prints on currency.
    April 22, 2026 Cool Class: Practical Crime Scene Research

    Students in the Forensics Institute are gaining career-defining experience by tackling real-world crime scene challenges through hands-on research.

  • Three-dimensional rendering of modeled debris particles.
    April 9, 2026 How Black Holes Light Up the Dark

    New hydrodynamical simulations explain how tidally destroyed stars reveal hidden supermassive black holes and why no two of these cosmic collisions look the same.

  • Building with a clock tower.
    Feb. 19, 2026 Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes A&S

    The 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.

  • Earth
    Feb. 16, 2026 From Studying Earth to Saving It

    Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.

  • Four people talking standing in a large room.
    Feb. 13, 2026 A&S Faculty Come Together to Launch ASP

    The 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.

  • Image of a supernova remnant.
    Dec. 23, 2025 Failed Supernova, Cosmic Fireworks

    Syracuse University researcher shows that a supernova sputtered instead of detonating, leaving behind a rare, firework-shaped remnant known as Pa 30.

  • Arm receiving ultrasound therapy.
    Oct. 30, 2025 Transforming Cancer Treatment with Ultrasound

    Syracuse University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.

  • Hallways with a neutrino beam accelerator in it.
    Oct. 24, 2025 Chasing Ghost Particles

    Neutrinos 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.

  • Power lines at dusk.
    Oct. 9, 2025 Protecting the Power Grid

    Amid rising global urgency around digital defense, Syracuse University faculty draw on real-world expertise to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

  • Orange mums with Hall of Languages in the background.
    Sept. 15, 2025 Distinguished Scholars Join A&S Faculty in Fall 2025

    The cohort of new faculty exemplifies the College's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving.

  • Sept. 12, 2025 A Decade of Gravitational Waves

    Reflecting on Syracuse University’s involvement in the first detection of gravitational waves on September 14, 2015.

  • Group of people standing on a dock with a boat and lake in the background.
    Aug. 22, 2025 Safer Lakes, Cleaner Water

    A 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.

  • Onninen portrait
    Aug. 14, 2025 Discovering How and When Stuff Fails

    What happens just before something breaks? When you bend metal, stretch rubber or twist fabric and risk damaging the materials, math equations are at work.

  • Person in a lab performing manual sequencing library preparation.
    June 20, 2025 Setting the Standard, Ensuring Justice

    Syracuse 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 Science

    The endowed professorship represents the latest addition to A&S’ high-caliber faculty.