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STEM Groups and Research Areas

STEM faculty, like biology professor Yasir Ahmed-Braimah, are making life-changing breakthroughs through the use of new and emerging technologies.

On the Cutting Edge at Syracuse University

Every day, faculty and student researchers in the sciences and mathematics are making discoveries and contributing to humanity's understanding of the universe, our planet and the life on it. Explore A&S' many areas of active inquiry and collaboration, below.

Recent STEM News

Artists depiction of a supermassive black hole tearing apart a star, with roughly half of the star debris was flung back out into space, while the remainder formed a glowing accretion disc around the black hole.

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.

River with trees lining it.

Where Wells Run Deep, Biodiversity Runs Thin

A study led by researchers in Syracuse University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences found that traditional oil and gas extraction methods may leave a deeper mark on stream health than fracking.

sei whale surfacing with boat and drone in the background.

Mapping Meals to Protect Whales

An A&S researcher is working to develop models to predict whale behavior and prevent ship collisions.