Research
The College of Arts and Sciences is home to researchers and scholars in subjects from Shakespeare to supernovae. They are passionate about contributing their creativity, knowledge and expertise to solving the important questions facing us today, and are recipients of an array of prestigious awards from governmental agencies and private foundations.
Faculty members, have you won an award or received a grant? Let us know.
Recent Updates

(Aug. 28, 2025)
Summer Research: Major ImpactStep into the labs where students spent their summer developing research-driven responses to global challenges, blending curiosity with impact.

(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. 1, 2025)
New Honors Professors AnnouncedHonors Professors Brett Jakubiak and Antonio Tiongson bring new classes and engagement opportunities to students in the Renée Crown University Honors Program.

(July 1, 2025)
A&S Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to Retire; New Appointment AnnouncedGerald Greenberg has concluded his tenure as senior associate dean for academic affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences, with Karen Doherty named as his successor.

(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.
More Research News

By studying how animals, such as fish, stay attached in challenging environments, A&S biologists are working to develop improved adhesives for human use.

Three faculty members in A&S received prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program fellowships in 2024.

A&S' Engaged Humanities Network is supporting community-oriented projects exploring topics ranging from food sovereignty to community preparedness and resilience.