STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Student Researcher Digs Deep to Understand How Copper Deposits Form

Emerson Long ’26 and faculty mentor Jay Thomas study copper behavior at extreme depths to shed light on critical mineral formation.
Diane Stirling May 7, 2026
Student Researcher Digs Deep to Understand How Copper Deposits Form

From Campus to Los Alamos: Lucas Heffler ’26 Joins Frontier of American Science

Heffler credits hands-on lab coursework, industry-experienced faculty and Department of Energy summer training for his new role.
Emma Ertinger May 5, 2026
From Campus to Los Alamos: Lucas Heffler ’26 Joins Frontier of American Science

Biomedical Engineering Society Is Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers

The student organization connects students to research and career opportunities and brings STEM education to Central New York children.
John Boccacino May 4, 2026
Biomedical Engineering Society Is Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers

Training the Next Generation of Investigators: Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course

Students in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute are gaining career-defining experience by tackling real-world crime scene challenges through hands-on research.
Dan Bernardi April 30, 2026
Training the Next Generation of Investigators: Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course

ECS Professor Selected for Air Force Research Lab Faculty Program

Amit Sanyal's research focuses on tracking and predicting the trajectories of objects in Earth's orbit, a growing challenge in space safety.
Alex Dunbar April 28, 2026
ECS Professor Selected for Air Force Research Lab Faculty Program

Physicist Explores 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.
News Staff April 27, 2026
Physicist Explores How Black Holes Light Up the Dark

Micron Day Sparks Passion for STEM

Through hands-on demonstrations, middle and high school students from across Central New York discovered the potential career opportunities available in STEM fields.
John Boccacino April 22, 2026
Micron Day Sparks Passion for STEM

Student Discovers Security Vulnerability in Common Operating System

Shivam Kumar recently identified the vulnerability in a key component of countless computing systems and the largest open-source project in existence.
Alex Dunbar April 13, 2026
Student Discovers Security Vulnerability in Common Operating System

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Forensic Science

From forensic DNA analysis to mock crime scenes, Syracuse University's Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute is training the next generation of investigators.
John Boccacino April 10, 2026
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Forensic Science

4 Ways Jeff Rubin Is Thinking About AI Right Now

The University’s chief digital officer shares insights on the job market, data silos and the environmental impact of data centers.
Jen Plummer April 10, 2026
4 Ways Jeff Rubin Is Thinking About AI Right Now

University’s Semiconductor, Quantum Leadership Takes Center Stage at NNN Event

Investments in semiconductor manufacturing, quantum science and advanced technology commercialization were highlighted at a nanotechnology symposium on campus.
News Staff March 26, 2026
University’s Semiconductor, Quantum Leadership Takes Center Stage at NNN Event

3 Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows

Duncan Brown, Kevin Crowston and Lisa Manning are the first trio from Syracuse to earn the prestigious science honor in a single year.
Wendy S. Loughlin March 26, 2026
3 Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows

Conventional Oil Drilling Leaves Deeper Mark on Waterways

Earth and environmental science researchers found that traditional oil and gas extraction methods may take a greater toll on stream health than fracking.
Dan Bernardi March 25, 2026
Conventional Oil Drilling Leaves Deeper Mark on Waterways

Researchers Test Einstein’s Limits of General Relativity

Physics professor Collin Capano and doctoral student Alex Correia are decoding the ‘ringdown’ of colliding black holes, hoping to find cracks in Einstein's theories.
John Boccacino March 25, 2026
Researchers Test Einstein’s Limits of General Relativity

First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It

Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.  
Dan Bernardi March 10, 2026
First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It

A&S Researchers Develop ‘Lock-and-Key’ Cancer Drug System

A new chemistry platform from Assistant Professor Xiaoran Hu could keep cancer drugs inactive until they reach a tumor, offering a path to more precise
News Staff March 9, 2026