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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.

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 | 04/18/2025

‘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.

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 | 04/16/2025

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.

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 | 04/15/2025

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

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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.

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 | 04/13/2025

Three professors named 2025–2028 Cotsen Faculty Fellows

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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.

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 | 04/09/2025

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.

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 | 04/09/2025
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‘Extraordinary moment for our state’: Ribbon cut on the New Jersey AI Hub

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‘Extraordinary moment for our state’: Ribbon cut on the New Jersey AI Hub

Luke Grippo

Eighteen months after it was initially announced, the AI Hub in West Windsor hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday morning in an event attended by the New Jersey governor, corporate executives, and University leadership.

Eighteen months after it was initially announced, the AI Hub in West Windsor hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday morning in an event attended by the New Jersey governor, corporate executives, and University leadership.

NEWS | 03/28/2025

For Princeton, the New Jersey AI Hub promises innovation and opportunity

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For Princeton, the New Jersey AI Hub promises innovation and opportunity

Luke Grippo

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.

FEATURES | 03/25/2025

The turmoils at PPPL: Dozens of technicians, engineers, theorists laid off

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The turmoils at PPPL: Dozens of technicians, engineers, theorists laid off

Andrew Bosworth

Dozens of engineering staff and at least six theorists laid off in early February at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory following shift in focus of the lab.

Dozens of engineering staff and at least six theorists laid off in early February at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory following shift in focus of the lab.

NEWS | 03/19/2025

‘Making things better’: Keller Center talk focuses on design research

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‘Making things better’: Keller Center talk focuses on design research

Sarah Mashiat

Carnegie Mellon professor Jodi Forlizzi spoke at the Keller Center’s Humanistic Design Speaker Series on design research and how understanding the field can better produce products.

Carnegie Mellon professor Jodi Forlizzi spoke at the Keller Center’s Humanistic Design Speaker Series on design research and how understanding the field can better produce products.

NEWS | 03/07/2025

Four Princeton professors win Sloan Awards, offers easier way to acquire research funding

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Four Princeton professors win Sloan Awards, offers easier way to acquire research funding

Luke Grippo

Jason Klusowski, Maria Sviatschi, Alexandra Amon, and Lue Pan GS ’18 won the Sloan Research Fellow awards, a two-year, $75,000 award to the researcher not tied to a specific project.

Jason Klusowski, Maria Sviatschi, Alexandra Amon, and Lue Pan GS ’18 won the Sloan Research Fellow awards, a two-year, $75,000 award to the researcher not tied to a specific project.

NEWS | 02/27/2025

Princeton scientists, researchers scramble to preserve datasets amid federal data wipe

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Princeton scientists, researchers scramble to preserve datasets amid federal data wipe

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

NEWS | 02/16/2025

New Humanities Institute explores outreach to community colleges, public schools

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New Humanities Institute explores outreach to community colleges, public schools

Luke Grippo

Two months after the Steering Committee met for the first time, members discuss their optimism for the Initiative, including hopes to bring the humanities outside of Princeton.

Two months after the Steering Committee met for the first time, members discuss their optimism for the Initiative, including hopes to bring the humanities outside of Princeton.

NEWS | 02/14/2025

NIH slashes research funding for overhead costs, sparking worry among Princeton scientists

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NIH slashes research funding for overhead costs, sparking worry among Princeton scientists

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

NEWS | 02/10/2025

‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: What Princeton stands to lose from Trump’s science freeze

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‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: What Princeton stands to lose from Trump’s science freeze

Sena Chang

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the ‘Prince’ spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the 'Prince' spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

NEWS | 02/06/2025

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