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Two Princeton professors win 2027 American Chemical Society awards

Princeton chemistry professors David MacMillan and Paul Chirik were named 2027 American Chemical Society national award winners for their contributions to the field of chemistry.

Princeton chemistry professors David MacMillan and Paul Chirik were named 2027 American Chemical Society national award winners for their contributions to the field of chemistry.

Princeton professors awarded NEH grants months after lawsuit

Months after a federal judge ruled that the sweeping cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants in 2025 was unconstitutional, two Princeton University professors — Eve Krakowski and Marina Rustow — were awarded new NEH grants.

Months after a federal judge ruled that the sweeping cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants in 2025 was unconstitutional, two Princeton University professors — Eve Krakowski and Marina Rustow — were awarded new NEH grants.

NJ AI Hub marks first anniversary with inaugural startup cohort

Fourteen selected start-ups receive weekly workshops, reverse pitches, corporate introductions, among other guidance over 12 weeks. The “AI accelerator” helps to test each company’s technology and fast-track its path to commercialization.

Fourteen selected start-ups receive weekly workshops, reverse pitches, corporate introductions, among other guidance over 12 weeks. The “AI accelerator” helps to test each company’s technology and fast-track its path to commercialization.

Major gift from Leinweber Foundation to strengthen theoretical physics research

The University is joining a national network of institutions advancing theoretical physics research, following the major gift. The foundation has committed over $165 million to top fundamental science research institutions during a period of uncertainty for research funding.

Princeton researchers deny allegations that 2004 climate paper was ‘significantly shaped’ by oil executives

A ProPublica and Drilled investigation alleged BP executives helped shape a widely cited 2004 Princeton climate paper that popularized carbon capture, a claim the authors dispute. The report has renewed criticism of Princeton’s ties to the fossil fuel industry.

A ProPublica and Drilled investigation alleged BP executives helped shape a widely cited 2004 Princeton climate paper that popularized carbon capture, a claim the authors dispute. The report has renewed criticism of Princeton’s ties to the fossil fuel industry.

‘A major morale booster’: NEH grant terminations ruled unconstitutional, humanities faculty express hope

Last month, a federal judge ruled that NEH’s termination of more than 1,400 grants were unconstitutional. Princeton researchers studying the humanities expressed hope about the state of current and future grants. 

Last month, a federal judge ruled that NEH’s termination of more than 1,400 grants were unconstitutional. Princeton researchers studying the humanities expressed hope about the state of current and future grants.

Griffin-Cole fund backs innovative climate and energy research at HMEI

Christopher A. Cole '81 and Barbara Griffin Cole '82 GS '85 named the Griffin-Cole Climate and Energy Grand Challenge Fund within HMEI, providing new support for faculty research and student involvement in climate and energy work.

Christopher A. Cole '81 and Barbara Griffin Cole '82 GS '85 named the Griffin-Cole Climate and Energy Grand Challenge Fund within HMEI, providing new support for faculty research and student involvement in climate and energy work.

Carolina Figueiredo GS named inaugural winner of Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize

Physics graduate student Carolina Figueiredo GS won $50,000 as the inaugural laureate of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation’s Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize on April 18. She was the sole recipient of the prize in its founding year, chosen for her Ph.D. research at Princeton that unearthed “hidden relations among quantum field theories.”

Physics graduate student Carolina Figueiredo GS won $50,000 as the inaugural laureate of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation’s Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize on April 18. She was the sole recipient of the prize in its founding year, chosen for her Ph.D. research at Princeton that unearthed “hidden relations among quantum field theories.”

‘It just gets worse and worse’: Humanities at Princeton reels from NEH funding cuts

Following the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants in April 2025, humanities researchers at Princeton have spent the past year troubled about the future of their funding, methods, and the discipline at large.

Following the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants in April 2025, humanities researchers at Princeton have spent the past year troubled about the future of their funding, methods, and the discipline at large.

Princeton-led study finds global wastewater emissions may be underestimated

A Princeton study led by Zhiyong Jason Ren found that countries may be undercounting greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems by a significant margin. 

A Princeton study led by Zhiyong Jason Ren found that countries may be undercounting greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems by a significant margin. 

Postdocs demonstrate outside of bargaining session, confident despite budget cuts

On March 9, postdocs stood with protesting signs outside of bargaining session between PUPS-UAW and the University. The bargaining session covered concerns over salaries and housing accommodations.

On March 9, postdocs stood with protesting signs outside of bargaining session between PUPS-UAW and the University. The bargaining session covered concerns over salaries and housing accommodations.

Four graduate students awarded Jacobus Fellowships, discuss research and future plans

Four graduate students were awarded the 2025-26 Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship, the University’s top honor for its graduate students. The fellowship recipients were interviewed by The Daily Princetonian to discuss their research at Princeton and future plans.

Four graduate students were awarded the 2025-26 Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship, the University’s top honor for its graduate students. The fellowship recipients were interviewed by The Daily Princetonian to discuss their research at Princeton and future plans.

Community members gather to celebrate contributions to NASA’s IMAP space mission

On Thursday, Princeton University celebrated its leading role in NASA’s IMAP mission, highlighting how faculty and students are collaborating to study the boundary of our solar system and improve space weather prediction.

On Thursday, Princeton University celebrated its leading role in NASA’s IMAP mission, highlighting how faculty and students are collaborating to study the boundary of our solar system and improve space weather prediction.

Princeton researchers publish findings on Agouti gene in mice

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Catherine Peña and Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ricardo Mallarino found that, in African striped mice, the Agouti gene functions as an environmentally responsive switch for paternal aggression and caregiving behavior.

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Catherine Peña and Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ricardo Mallarino found that, in African striped mice, the Agouti gene functions as an environmentally responsive switch for paternal aggression and caregiving behavior.

Princeton Research Day 2026 focuses on undergraduates, taking place in new art museum

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

State-of-the-art visualization lab opens at new Commons Library

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

Princeton researchers aim to create new catalysts with cheaper, cleaner materials

Professor Paul Chirik leads a lab researching potential new catalysts for pharmaceutical and commercial applications.

Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented April 26.

Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented on April 26.

Detecting disease earlier: How a simple CRISPR tweak could make diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

NJ AI Hub set to launch AI Accelerator to globalize entrepreneur network

The New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Hub has partnered with the global innovation platform Plug and Play to launch an AI Accelerator. The program aims to connect local companies with global networks, attract international talent, and promote ethical AI development.

The New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Hub has partnered with the global innovation platform Plug and Play to launch an AI Accelerator. The program aims to connect local companies with global networks, attract international talent, and promote ethical AI development.