Research

The Mind of the Yellow Fever Mosquito w/ Grad Student Timothy W. Schwanitz

The Mind of the Yellow Fever Mosquito w/ Grad Student Timothy W. Schwanitz

Senna Aldoubosh and Oyshee Lahiry

Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Timothy W. Schwanitz, a graduate student in the McBride lab to learn more about his experience working at the lab. Timothy discusses his interest in insects and etymology, the research the McBride lab does, and advice for students in STEM.

Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Timothy W. Schwanitz, a graduate student in the McBride lab to learn more about his experience working at the lab. Timothy discusses his interest in insects and etymology, the research the McBride lab does, and advice for students in STEM.

PODCAST | 02/20/2023

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Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

NEWS | 01/26/2023

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Social Computing w/ Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández

Social Computing w/ Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández

Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández, a professor in the Computer Science department to learn more about Social Computing. Dr. Monroy-Hernández discusses his journey into CS, creative uses for AI, and addressing AI biases.

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández, a professor in the Computer Science department to learn more about Social Computing. Dr. Monroy-Hernández discusses his journey into CS, creative uses for AI, and addressing AI biases.

PODCAST | 12/19/2022

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Pathogen Detection Using mCARMEN w/ Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold ’11

Pathogen Detection Using mCARMEN w/ Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold ’11

Senna Aldoubosh, Ketevan Shavdia, and Oyshee Lahiry

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Ketevan Shavdia sit with Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold ’11, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton, to discuss his research on using CRISPR to develop new technologies for pathogen detection.

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Ketevan Shavdia sit with Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold ’11, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton, to discuss his research on using CRISPR to develop new technologies for pathogen detection.

PODCAST | 12/12/2022

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Jupiter's Auroras w/ Dr. Jamey R. Szalay

Jupiter's Auroras w/ Dr. Jamey R. Szalay

Senna Aldoubosh, Ketevan Shavdia, and Thiago Tarraf Varella

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, we sit down with Princeton researcher Dr. Jamey R. Szalay to discuss the science behind Jupiter's auroras. 

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, we sit down with Princeton researcher Dr. Jamey R. Szalay to discuss the science behind Jupiter's auroras. 

PODCAST | 12/05/2022

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Pablo G. Debenedetti to step down as Dean for Research

Pablo G. Debenedetti to step down as Dean for Research

Nandini Krishnan

Debenedetti has served in the role since 2013, and will take a sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year before retiring. 

Debenedetti has served in the role since 2013, and will take a sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year before retiring. 

NEWS | 11/22/2022

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PNI locks interior hallways as PETA brings VR exhibit “Abduction” to campus

PNI locks interior hallways as PETA brings VR exhibit “Abduction” to campus

Amy Ciceu

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) brought a traveling virtual reality exhibit to Princeton in order to highlight the cruelty of animal laboratory testing. The Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) adopted certain preemptive measures as a result.  

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) brought a traveling virtual reality exhibit to Princeton in order to highlight the cruelty of animal laboratory testing. The Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) adopted certain preemptive measures as a result. 

NEWS | 10/26/2022

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Princeton mathematics professor June Huh and Melanie Matchett Wood GS ’09 named 2022 MacArthur Fellows

Princeton mathematics professor June Huh and Melanie Matchett Wood GS ’09 named 2022 MacArthur Fellows

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

June Huh, a professor in the mathematics department, and Melanie Matchet Wood GS ’09 won the 2022 MacArthur Fellowship. Huh was recognized for proving mathematical conjectures and Wood for her work on number theory. 

June Huh, a professor in the mathematics department, and Melanie Matchet Wood GS ’09 won the 2022 MacArthur Fellowship. Huh was recognized for proving mathematical conjectures and Wood for her work on number theory. 

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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Sorensen Lab spearheads shortened synthesis of molecule with promising potential for cancer treatment

Sorensen Lab spearheads shortened synthesis of molecule with promising potential for cancer treatment

Amy Ciceu

Dr. Erik Sorenson and John Hoskin, researchers at the Sorenson Lab, published a paper detailing their original procedure to streamline the synthesis of pleurotin, a complex molecule with potential applications as an antibiotic or tumor-inhibiting drug.

Dr. Erik Sorenson and John Hoskin, researchers at the Sorenson Lab, published a paper detailing their original procedure to streamline the synthesis of pleurotin, a complex molecule with potential applications as an antibiotic or tumor-inhibiting drug.

NEWS | 09/15/2022

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Podcast | What can social impairment in Autism mouse models mice teach neuroscientists?

Podcast | What can social impairment in Autism mouse models mice teach neuroscientists?

Sophia Villacorta and Senna Aldoubosh

In this special episode of The Highlights, we interview Chino Eke ’22, a recent alum of the neuroscience department, whose senior thesis investigated two types of social impairments in autistic mice and what his research may tell us about the future of autism research.

In this special episode of The Highlights, we interview Chino Eke ’22, a recent alum of the neuroscience department, whose senior thesis investigated two types of social impairments in autistic mice and what his research may tell us about the future of autism research.

PODCAST | 09/07/2022

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“A coordinated regulatory dance”: Levine lab identifies new elements involved in genome organization

“A coordinated regulatory dance”: Levine lab identifies new elements involved in genome organization

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Levine’s team’s work could have critical implications in treating a host of human diseases, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and diabetes.

Levine’s team’s work could have critical implications in treating a host of human diseases, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and diabetes.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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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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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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Josh Babu ’22 researches the effects of gender-affirming care on transgender youth’s long-term health

Josh Babu ’22 researches the effects of gender-affirming care on transgender youth’s long-term health

Sejal Goud

In the first installment of “Inside Independent Work,” The Daily Princetonian dives into Josh Babu’s research at the intersection of gender and sexuality studies and molecular biology. He studies how gender-affirming healthcare can affect the long-term health of transgender youth. 

In the first installment of “Inside Independent Work,” The Daily Princetonian dives into Josh Babu’s research at the intersection of gender and sexuality studies and molecular biology. He studies how gender-affirming healthcare can affect the long-term health of transgender youth.

FEATURES | 04/19/2022

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Podcast | What can vocal marmosets tell us about human development?

Podcast | What can vocal marmosets tell us about human development?

Sophia Villacorta and Senna Aldoubosh

In this episode of The Highlights, show host Thiago Tarraf Varella discusses his research on pre linguistic vocal learning in marmosets, and what this can tell us about human vocal development.

In this episode of The Highlights, show host Thiago Tarraf Varella discusses his research on pre-linguistic vocal learning in marmosets, and what this can tell us about human vocal development. 

PODCAST | 04/04/2022

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A mysterious email, a scalpel, and a Princeton professor: The search for extinct wolves

A mysterious email, a scalpel, and a Princeton professor: The search for extinct wolves

Paige Cromley

Bridgette vonHoldt, a Princeton researcher specializing in canids, received a mysterious email from a curious citizen in Texas. The results of her analysis revealed the genetic material of an extinct wolf species maintained in a population of coyotes in Texas. Her continued exploration of these strange hybrid canines may hold the key to reviving the extinct wolf species in the future.

Bridgette vonHoldt, a Princeton researcher specializing in canids, received a mysterious email from a curious citizen in Texas. The results of her analysis revealed the genetic material of an extinct wolf species maintained in a population of coyotes in Texas. Her continued exploration of these strange hybrid canines may hold the key to reviving the extinct wolf species in the future.

FEATURES | 03/29/2022

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In the eye of the storm: Princeton professor’s research may hold the key to predicting hurricanes

In the eye of the storm: Princeton professor’s research may hold the key to predicting hurricanes

Bailey Glenetske

Princeton professor Dr. Gabriel A. Vecchi gave a talk regarding his research about hurricane frequency in the North Atlantic, expressing that the abnormal increase in hurricanes can be contributed to a phenomenon called aerosol forcing. 

Princeton professor Dr. Gabriel A. Vecchi gave a talk regarding his research about hurricane frequency in the North Atlantic, expressing that the abnormal increase in hurricanes can be contributed to a phenomenon called aerosol forcing. 

NEWS | 02/23/2022

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Q&A with 2021 Nobel Laureate, chemistry professor David MacMillan

Q&A with 2021 Nobel Laureate, chemistry professor David MacMillan

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Professor of Chemistry and 2021 Nobel Prize award-winner David MacMillan sat in an interview with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his upbringing, research, and Princeton’s continued influence on his work.

Professor of Chemistry and 2021 Nobel Prize award-winner David MacMillan sat in an interview with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his upbringing, research, and Princeton’s continued influence on his work.

NEWS | 02/22/2022

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