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Two professors awarded AI Seed Grant to advance algebraic proof systems

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Two professors awarded AI Seed Grant to advance algebraic proof systems

Adam Moussa

Professors Amir Ali Ahmadi and Pravesh Kothari are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to enhance complex mathematical proof systems, with applications in robotics, optimization, and automated reasoning. Their research aims to overcome current computational barriers using machine learning, potentially enabling AI to verify system safety and even prove sophisticated mathematical theorems.

NEWS | June 15

Científicos de Princeton, investigadores luchan para preservar conjuntos de datos en medio de eliminación federal de los datos

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Científicos de Princeton, investigadores luchan para preservar conjuntos de datos en medio de eliminación federal de los datos

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

El 3 de febrero, miles de páginas web federales que contenían directrices sanitarias, informes del censo y datos climáticos fueron retiradas de línea, lo que generó preocupación en la comunidad de investigación de Princeton.

NEWS | June 13

‘Devastadora’ e ‘impactante’: Qué Princeton puede perder con la congelación de ciencia de Trump

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‘Devastadora’ e ‘impactante’: Qué Princeton puede perder con la congelación de ciencia de Trump

Sena Chang

Mientras la administración Trump continúa cambiando las pautas federales de investigación y financiación, el “Príncipe” habló con profesores y estudiantes para comprender los posibles impactos.

NEWS | June 13

NIH elimina fondos de investigación por costos administrativos generales, produciendo ansiedad entre científicos de Princeton

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NIH elimina fondos de investigación por costos administrativos generales, produciendo ansiedad entre científicos de Princeton

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

El 7 de febrero, los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH) anunciaron una directiva que limitaba la proporción de los fondos de subvención asignados a gastos generales. El límite se fijó en el 15 %; en julio de 2024, la tasa de costos indirectos de Princeton era del 64 %.

NEWS | June 13

“Una crisis existencial”: Las investigaciones del profesorado paró después de que se suspendieron las subvenciones para hacer las investigaciones

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“Una crisis existencial”: Las investigaciones del profesorado paró después de que se suspendieron las subvenciones para hacer las investigaciones

Luke Grippo

Tras la suspensión de numerosas becas federales, muchos profesores se han visto sumidos en la confusión, preocupados por cómo podrán continuar sus investigaciones. Sin embargo, la Universidad ha intervenido para financiar a algunos posdoctorados y estudiantes de posgrado.

NEWS | June 12

Princeton entre los demandantes que demandan al Departamento de Energía por los límites al financiamiento de costos indirecto

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Princeton entre los demandantes que demandan al Departamento de Energía por los límites al financiamiento de costos indirecto

Christopher Bao and Andrew Bosworth

Después de que el DOE limitara los costos indirectos al 15 por ciento de la financiación, Princeton y siete universidades de investigación presentaron una demanda contra el DOE y su secretario.

NEWS | June 12

Metals, molecules, and medicine: chemical biology’s influence on health and sustainability

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Metals, molecules, and medicine: chemical biology’s influence on health and sustainability

Aanya Kasera

Chemistry professor Chris Chang’s lab studies the chemical biology of the elements, specifically examining the roles that copper, iron, and zinc play in biology across all kingdoms of life.

NEWS | May 15

We analyzed the past decade of senior theses. Here are six takeaways.

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We analyzed the past decade of senior theses. Here are six takeaways.

Nathan Beck and Jasin Cekinmez

The ‘Prince’ used natural language processing (NLP) and AI analysis to examine over 9,300 senior theses from the past decade.

We used natural language processing (NLP) and AI analysis to examine over 9,300 senior theses from the past decade.

DATA | April 28

Princeton’s junior researchers forge new frontiers

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Princeton’s junior researchers forge new frontiers

Chloe Lau

As the final deadline for junior papers approaches on April 29, juniors will be wrapping up their work and readying themselves for submission. The ‘Prince’ talked to students working on a wide range of topics, from 20th-century Indian paintings to virtual Formula 1 simulations.

FEATURES | April 18

‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

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‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

Luke Grippo

In the wake of the suspension of numerous federal grants, many professors have been thrown into disarray, worried about how they will be able to continue their research. However, the University has stepped in to cover funding for some postdocs and graduate students.

NEWS | April 16

Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

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Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

Christopher Bao and Andrew Bosworth

After DOE capped indirect costs at 15 percent of funding, Princeton and seven research universities filed a lawsuit against the DOE and its secretary.

NEWS | April 15

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

Elaine Gao

In February 2025, former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter and Elizabeth Garlow, MPA, published an article arguing that economic policies must prioritize care and human connections.

NEWS | April 13

Three professors named 2025–2028 Cotsen Faculty Fellows

Three professors named 2025–2028 Cotsen Faculty Fellows

David Yun

Princeton professors Basile Baudez, Margot Canaday, and Tamsen Wolff have been named recipients of the 2025–2028 Sophie and L. Edward Cotsen Faculty Fellowship, an award primarily given to academics in the humanities and social sciences.

NEWS | April 9

Department of Commerce announces the end of $4 million in funding of climate risk projects at Princeton

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Department of Commerce announces the end of $4 million in funding of climate risk projects at Princeton

Andrew Bosworth and Luke Grippo

The Department of Commerce cut $4 million to Princeton for three climate-related projects, which it said were actively working against Trump administration objectives.

NEWS | April 9

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