STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Physicist’s Research Explains Ancient Cosmic Event

Research from Eric Coughlin shows that a supernova sputtered instead of detonating, leaving behind a rare, firework-shaped remnant known as Pa 30.
News Staff Jan. 20, 2026
Physicist’s Research Explains Ancient Cosmic Event

University Secures Over $1M in Federal Funding for Thermal Noise Testbed

The new testbed will help advance semiconductor manufacturing and workforce development in Central New York.
Wendy S. Loughlin Jan. 16, 2026
University Secures Over $1M in Federal Funding for Thermal Noise Testbed

Keeping Endangered Whales Safe By Predicting Their Movements

A College of Arts and Sciences researcher is working to develop models to predict whale behavior and prevent ship collisions.
Dan Bernardi Jan. 15, 2026
Keeping Endangered Whales Safe By Predicting Their Movements

When Tropical Oceans Were Oxygen Oases

Research reveals when and why ancient tropical seas transitioned from oxygen oases to marine dead zones, providing clues to the long-term evolution of oceanic environments.
Sean Grogan Jan. 15, 2026
When Tropical Oceans Were Oxygen Oases

New Research Shows Promise of Liquids as Thermal Conductors 

In testing by an ECS research team, liquids in an oscillating heat pipe moved heat faster than metals and diamonds.
News Staff Jan. 6, 2026
New Research Shows Promise of Liquids as Thermal Conductors 

iSchool Professor Awarded $50K to Study AI’s Impact on Coding Skills

Kevin Crowston's Sloan-funded research examines whether generative AI tools help developers learn programming or prevent them from building essential coding skills through practice.
News Staff Dec. 24, 2025
iSchool Professor Awarded $50K to Study AI’s Impact on Coding Skills

Why AI Can’t Replace Computer Scientists

Engineering and computer science students are learning how to build the next generation of AI approaches that run responsibly, efficiently and ethically.
John Boccacino Dec. 10, 2025
Why AI Can’t Replace Computer Scientists

The Science of Black Holes: Secrets of the Cosmos

Eric Coughlin's groundbreaking research explores the feeding habits of super-massive black holes using a predictive model forecasting when a star will be shredded.
John Boccacino Dec. 2, 2025
The Science of Black Holes: Secrets of the Cosmos

Syracuse Physicists Help Unlock Universe’s Matter-Antimatter Mystery in New Study

A joint study by the T2K and NOvA experiments reveals new insights into why matter triumphed over antimatter after the Big Bang.
Dan Bernardi Dec. 1, 2025
Syracuse Physicists Help Unlock Universe’s Matter-Antimatter Mystery in New Study

Scientists Measure Climate’s Direct Impact on Seismic Activity

New research from scientists at Syracuse University and the University of Auckland highlights the connections between climate, tectonics and human evolution.
Dan Bernardi Nov. 25, 2025
Scientists Measure Climate’s Direct Impact on Seismic Activity

Transforming Cancer Treatment With Ultrasound

University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.
Dan Bernardi Nov. 25, 2025
Transforming Cancer Treatment With Ultrasound

Student Research Unlocks Protein Interaction Puzzle

Yuming Jiang ’25 turns undergraduate math-based research into a published physics breakthrough that could transform how scientists predict drug-protein interactions.
Student Research Unlocks Protein Interaction Puzzle

2 ECS Faculty Members Achieve Research Citation Milestones

The achievement by Zhao Qin and Reza Zafarani underscores the widespread impact and scholarly importance of their research across the global scientific community.
Wendy S. Loughlin Nov. 24, 2025

See How They Run: Observing Lizards Helps Researchers Aim for Innovation

How geckos and anoles use sticky toepads and claws to run, climb and jump is providing clues for innovations to help humans, and is also
Diane Stirling Nov. 21, 2025
See How They Run: Observing Lizards Helps Researchers Aim for Innovation

Trusting AI to Do the Hard Stuff: Think, Reflect, Follow Rules

As a pioneer in neuro-symbolic AI, Paulo Shakarian conducts research that applies across national security, cybersecurity and critical decision-making systems.
Diane Stirling Nov. 19, 2025
Trusting AI to Do the Hard Stuff: Think, Reflect, Follow Rules

11 Awards for Interdisciplinary Innovation Presented at BioInspired Symposium

More than 100 undergraduate and graduate researchers, postdoctoral scholars and faculty presented updates on their research the annual event.
Diane Stirling Nov. 17, 2025
11 Awards for Interdisciplinary Innovation Presented at BioInspired Symposium

5 Data Warriors Student Research Fellows Chosen to Work With SCSD Youth

Graduate and undergraduate students will work with 21 high schoolers, using math, maps and data analysis to study and solve community issues.
Diane Stirling Nov. 13, 2025
5 Data Warriors Student Research Fellows Chosen to Work With SCSD Youth

Study Examines How Egg Cell Errors Impact Fertility, Genetic Issues

Postdoctoral researcher Ileana Márquez studies the meiotic spindle, a tiny, machine-like organ made of protein fibers that has a crucial job—correctly sorting chromosomes inside a
Diane Stirling Nov. 11, 2025
Study Examines How Egg Cell Errors Impact Fertility, Genetic Issues