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.
Research Areas
Soft Matter Physics
Recent STEM News
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.
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.
Mapping Meals to Protect Whales
An A&S researcher is working to develop models to predict whale behavior and prevent ship collisions.