Academics

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Lia Opperman and Rebecca Cunningham

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false.

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false. 

NEWS | 02/23/2023

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Neurodiversity advocates push for greater recognition, inclusion

Neurodiversity advocates push for greater recognition, inclusion

Molly Taylor

“Reflecting the “infinite variation in human minds,” neurodivergence can be considered a natural form of human diversity subject to similar social dynamics as race or gender, workshop organizer Sashank Pisupati told attendees.”

“Reflecting the “infinite variation in human minds,” neurodivergence can be considered a natural form of human diversity subject to similar social dynamics as race or gender, workshop organizer Sashank Pisupati told attendees.”

FEATURES | 02/03/2023

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Edward Tian ’23 creates GPTZero, software to detect plagiarism from AI bot ChatGPT

Edward Tian ’23 creates GPTZero, software to detect plagiarism from AI bot ChatGPT

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Edward Tian ’23, a computer science concentrator who is writing his thesis on artificial intelligence (AI) detection, coded a software, now named GPTZero, that detects writing produced by AI. The software has been downloaded by people in 40 U.S. states and 30 countries. 

Edward Tian ’23, a computer science concentrator who is writing his thesis on artificial intelligence (AI) detection, coded a software, now named GPTZero, that detects writing produced by AI. The software has been downloaded by people in 40 U.S. states and 30 countries. 

NEWS | 01/18/2023

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NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

Kayra Sener

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 12/20/2022

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Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

Amy Ciceu

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

NEWS | 12/11/2022

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Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

Tess Weinreich and Isabel Yip

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

NEWS | 11/28/2022

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Princeton students and professors react to Supreme Court oral arguments on affirmative action

Princeton students and professors react to Supreme Court oral arguments on affirmative action

Charlie Roth and Miriam Waldvogel

In the shadow of the pending Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of race-based admissions, students and faculty share their perspectives. 

In the shadow of the pending Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of race-based admissions, students and faculty share their perspectives. 

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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Princeton professors consider potential threat of nuclear war from Russia

Princeton professors consider potential threat of nuclear war from Russia

Jacqueline Zhou

After Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the possible use of nuclear weapons in the Russo-Ukrainian War, the ‘Prince’ interviewed three expert Princeton faculty members. 

After Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the possible use of nuclear weapons in the Russo-Ukrainian War, the ‘Prince’ interviewed three expert Princeton faculty members. 

NEWS | 10/13/2022

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CBE professor Clifford Brangwynne earns Breakthrough Prize in revolutionary cellular research

CBE professor Clifford Brangwynne earns Breakthrough Prize in revolutionary cellular research

Allan Shen and Jess Choe

Brangwynne received the award for research he completed on phase separation of RNA droplets in cells. He will be awarded $3 million to share with his research partner Anthony Hyman.

Brangwynne received the award for research he completed on phase separation of RNA droplets in cells. He will be awarded $3 million to share with his research partner Anthony Hyman.

NEWS | 09/30/2022

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Leah Platt Boustan ’00 discusses new book ‘Streets of Gold’

Leah Platt Boustan ’00 discusses new book ‘Streets of Gold’

Allan Shen

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ Boustan discusses her career as an economic historian and what the American dream looks like today. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ Boustan discusses her career as an economic historian and what the American dream looks like today. 

NEWS | 09/15/2022

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Princeton professor Kevin Kruse accused of plagiarism in Cornell dissertation, ‘surprised’ by lack of citation

Princeton professor Kevin Kruse accused of plagiarism in Cornell dissertation, ‘surprised’ by lack of citation

Amy Ciceu and Annie Rupertus

Economic historian Phillip Magness alleges that Kruse plagiarized sections of works from Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus Ronald H. Bayor and Thomas Sugrue, a historian and Julius Silver Professor at New York University in his doctoral dissertation at Cornell University and his subsequent book “One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America.”

Economic historian Phillip Magness alleges that Kruse plagiarized sections of works from Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus Ronald H. Bayor and Thomas Sugrue, a historian and Julius Silver Professor at New York University in his doctoral dissertation at Cornell University and his subsequent book “One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America.”

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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Architecture professor fired last year blames ‘cancel culture’ as Princeton cites ‘neglect of duty’

Architecture professor fired last year blames ‘cancel culture’ as Princeton cites ‘neglect of duty’

Amy Ciceu

On July 19, 2021, an eight-year saga came to a climax when Alejandro Zaera-Polo was terminated from the Princeton faculty. In the time since, the former dean of the School of Architecture has framed the story of his dismissal as a tale of “identity politics,” “academic authority,” and “codes of silence.” University administrators see it differently: The professor repeatedly failed to comply with policies, they say, and “damaged the educational interests” of students.

On July 19, 2021, an eight-year saga came to a climax when Alejandro Zaera-Polo was terminated from the Princeton faculty. In the time since, the former dean of the School of Architecture has framed the story of his dismissal as a tale of “identity politics,” “academic authority,” and “codes of silence.” University administrators see it differently: The professor repeatedly failed to comply with policies, they say, and “damaged the educational interests” of students.

NEWS | 06/07/2022

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Princeton dismisses professor Joshua Katz ‘effective immediately’ after U. investigation finds policy violations

Princeton dismisses professor Joshua Katz ‘effective immediately’ after U. investigation finds policy violations

Evelyn Doskoch and Paige Cromley

The decision follows last week’s reported recommendation for dismissal by University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and two separate University investigations into Katz’s misconduct.

The decision follows last week’s recommendation from University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and two separate University investigations into Katz’s misconduct.

NEWS | 05/23/2022

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Eisgruber recommends Joshua Katz’s dismissal after University investigation finds violations of faculty rules: reports

Eisgruber recommends Joshua Katz’s dismissal after University investigation finds violations of faculty rules: reports

Evelyn Doskoch and Paige Cromley

Eisgruber made the recommendation to the University Board of Trustees in a letter dated May 10 based on a November report by Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett, according to a copy of his letter reviewed by the Journal.

Eisgruber made the recommendation to the University Board of Trustees in a letter dated May 10 based on a November report by Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett, according to a copy of his letter reviewed by the Journal.

NEWS | 05/20/2022

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University investigates Princeton Gerrymandering Project's Sam Wang for research misconduct, toxic workplace

University investigates Princeton Gerrymandering Project's Sam Wang for research misconduct, toxic workplace

Lia Opperman

The University “knows of no credible allegations of data manipulation” based on its initial review and denied the New Jersey Globe’s claims of a pending Title IX complaint against Princeton Gerrymandering Project Director Sam Wang.

The University “knows of no credible allegations of data manipulation” based on its initial review and denied the New Jersey Globe’s claims of a pending Title IX complaint against Princeton Gerrymandering Project Director Sam Wang.

NEWS | 05/15/2022

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Princeton enters partnership with HBCUs, announces new research initiative

Princeton enters partnership with HBCUs, announces new research initiative

Tess Weinreich

The University will partner with five HBCUs — Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore — to fund research projects in all disciplines that are led by researchers from the HBCUs working with Princeton faculty.

The University will partner with five HBCUs — Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore — to fund research projects in all disciplines that are led by researchers from the HBCUs working with Princeton faculty.

NEWS | 05/05/2022

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Recipients of University President's Achievement Award reflect on their continued service

Recipients of University President's Achievement Award reflect on their continued service

Izzy Jacobson

The employees, whose work spans from the Elevator/Electric Shop to the Office of the Dean for Research, will receive $2,500, a certificate and their name engraved in a plaque in the Office of Human Resources.

The employees, whose work spans from the Elevator/Electric Shop to the Office of the Dean for Research, will receive $2,500, a certificate and their name engraved in a plaque in the Office of Human Resources.

NEWS | 05/01/2022

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Four professors, eight Princeton University Press authors win 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship

Four professors, eight Princeton University Press authors win 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship

Erin Lee

Eight Princeton University Press (PUP) authors have been recognized for scholarship in their fields of study. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of past research as well as a project that the candidate proposes. 

Eight Princeton University Press (PUP) authors have been recognized for scholarship in their fields of study. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of past research as well as a project that the candidate proposes. 

NEWS | 04/26/2022

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Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 wins 2022 Abel Prize

Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 wins 2022 Abel Prize

Allan Shen

The 2022 Abel Prize has been awarded to mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 “for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”

The 2022 Abel Prize has been awarded to mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 “for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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SPIA hosts Department of Justice officials for panel on civil rights, police misconduct

SPIA hosts Department of Justice officials for panel on civil rights, police misconduct

Diya Kraybill

Cynthia Coe, Maureen Johnston, and Megan Marks of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division discuss discriminatory policing and reform efforts in a panel at SPIA.

Cynthia Coe, Maureen Johnston, and Megan Marks of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division discuss discriminatory policing and reform efforts in a panel at the School of Public and International Affairs. 

NEWS | 03/24/2022

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