STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

What Solving a Complex Math Riddle Taught a Student About Himself  

Through a faculty-student summer research pairing, a mathematics major used to textbook learning discovers he’s driven by curiosity. 
Diane Stirling Oct. 26, 2026
What Solving a Complex Math Riddle Taught a Student About Himself  

With History in Hand, Professor Uses Archives to Revamp Environmental Courses 

Faculty Fellow Svetoslava Todorova used SCRC rare materials to adapt lessons on pollution in Onondaga Lake and Minamata Bay.
Diane Stirling Oct. 20, 2026
With History in Hand, Professor Uses Archives to Revamp Environmental Courses 

AI Personas Don’t Always Change Their Minds Like Real Voters Do

School of Information Studies professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley explores the rise in synthetic public opinion polling and how it can lead to a “distorted mirror” of
John Boccacino Oct. 19, 2026
AI Personas Don’t Always Change Their Minds Like Real Voters Do

Ph.D. Student’s Winter Break Project Grows Into Global Productivity App

Computer science Ph.D. student Dongda Li built the free, open-source Mindwtr task manager for himself. Now users around the world help shape it.
Alex Dunbar Oct. 15, 2026
Ph.D. Student’s Winter Break Project Grows Into Global Productivity App

NSF Funds Professor’s Research to Tackle AI’s Blind Spots

Junzhe Zhang, professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is working to help artificial intelligence learn from imperfect data.
Alex Dunbar Oct. 14, 2026
NSF Funds Professor’s Research to Tackle AI’s Blind Spots

A&S Scientist Seeks To Build a Better Tree With Biotechnology

With the support of a National Science Foundation grant, biology professor Heather Coleman looks to advance genetic research on poplar trees.
Jay Cox Oct. 13, 2026
A&S Scientist Seeks To Build a Better Tree With Biotechnology

Advancing Safer, Energy-Efficient Building Retrofits

Assistant Professor Kun-Hao Yu's NYSERDA-funded project will foster the development of energy-efficient building panels that are installed with robotic assistance. The project, “3D-Printed Siding and
Emma Ertinger Oct. 11, 2026
Advancing Safer, Energy-Efficient Building Retrofits

Exploring Earth’s Resources for a Clean Energy Future

Earth sciences professor Adam Cawood is finding solutions that support the energy transition while making geoscience more accessible.
Dan Bernardi Oct. 7, 2026
Exploring Earth’s Resources for a Clean Energy Future

Syracuse Students Gain Biomedical Research Experience Through Upstate Research Program

Three undergraduates share how 10 weeks at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s SURF Program gave them clarity about their career paths.
Dialynn Dwyer Oct. 7, 2026
Syracuse Students Gain Biomedical Research Experience Through Upstate Research Program

Researcher Helps Show Why the Universe May Be Stuck in Place

A new study by postdoctoral researcher Gregory Kaplanek suggests the universe may be trapped in its own comfort zone—and why that is a good thing.
Alex Dunbar Oct. 5, 2026
Researcher Helps Show Why the Universe May Be Stuck in Place

Summer Robotics and AI Program Turns Student’s Curiosity into Career Pathway

An eight-week research trial became a bigger opportunity for undergraduate Ruben John—now an assistant in his mentor's robotics lab.
Diane Stirling Oct. 2, 2026
Summer Robotics and AI Program Turns Student’s Curiosity into Career Pathway

SyracuseCoE Innovation Fund Supports 3 Local Companies

Three companies—KLAW Industries, Mission Power and TKF—have been selected to receive awards of up to $7,500 each for research and development projects.
News Staff Oct. 1, 2026
SyracuseCoE Innovation Fund Supports 3 Local Companies

Syracuse University Launches Institute for Artificial Intelligence

The new institute unites researchers from four schools and colleges to advance the science and application of AI.
Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 23, 2026
Syracuse University Launches Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Research Team Wins NSF Grant to Train the Next Generation of Battery Engineers

Students from grade school through college will gain hands-on experience in energy storage technology.
Alex Dunbar Sept. 18, 2026
Research Team Wins NSF Grant to Train the Next Generation of Battery Engineers
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