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Merging ways of thinking at the art of science exhibition

Staff Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett gives an overview of the biannual Art of Science exhibition that will open on Thursday, May 8 in Friend Center.

Staff Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett gives an overview of the biannual Art of Science exhibition that will open on Thursday, May 8 in Friend Center.

Cómo Princeton ve las estrellas

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

How Princeton sees the stars

The night sky is an object of fascination for many, and the Princeton community is no exception. On select nights throughout the semester, graduate students in the astrophysics department organize guided viewing nights at the Peyton Hall observatory open to the public. The ‘Prince’ spoke with night-sky researchers and appreciators to better understand Princeton’s starscape and the enlightening opportunities it offers. 

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

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.

Welcome Back from the Hosts!

Welcome back, Princeton! Today we sit down with Lina and Jovian as they talk about why they're working on B Cubed, what drew them to science communication, and what to expect for future episodes!

Welcome back, Princeton! Today we sit down with Lina and Jovian as they talk about why they're working on B Cubed, what drew them to science communication, and what to expect for future episodes!

From lab to leadership: Shirley Tilghman reflects on her journey as University president

Shirley Tilghman reflects on the current landscape of higher education and her service as the University president from 2001 to 2013. She oversaw the expansion of programming in the arts and sciences, financial aid, and gender equality. 

Material Design and Quantum Computing Applications w/ Grad Student Josh Leeman

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Noelle Kim sit down with Josh Leeman, a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Noelle Kim sit down with Josh Leeman, a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

Noncommunicable Diseases and Socioeconomic Status in Turkana, Kenya w/ Grad Student Benjamin Muhoya

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Thiago Tarraf Varella sits down with Benjamin Muhoya, a graduate student in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department to learn more about his research.

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

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.

Social Computing w/ Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández

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.

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

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. 

From Kenya to Panama: EEB concentrators take independent research to new heights in new terrains

This article is the second installment in a series that explores one of Princeton’s most distinct academic traditions: the requirement of junior and senior independent work for nearly all undergraduate students. As thousands of students conduct and present unique research every year, these Features articles shed light on the inspiration, the outcomes, and everything in between.

This article is the second installment in a series that explores one of Princeton’s most distinct academic traditions: the requirement of junior and senior independent work for nearly all undergraduate students. As thousands of students conduct and present unique research every year, these Features articles shed light on the inspiration, the outcomes, and everything in between.

Princeton receives $1.5M from Department of Energy for Fusion Energy Project

Professor of Astrophysical Sciences Nathaniel Fisch and his team recently received $1.5 million in funding from the United States Department of Energy for their novel project titled, “Economical Proton-Boron11 Fusion”

Professor of Astrophysical Sciences Nathaniel Fisch and his team recently received $1.5 million in funding from the United States Department of Energy for their novel project titled, “Economical Proton-Boron11 Fusion.”

New study conducted by Princeton bioengineers holds promise for future artificial lung synthesis

The team of researchers, comprised of students and professors across several University departments, successfully replicated the lung development of the brown anole lizard in order to achieve this milestone.

The team of researchers, comprised of students and professors across several University departments, successfully replicated the lung development of the brown anole lizard in order to achieve this milestone.

Princeton lab’s research on elephant tusklessness brings public attention to human impact on evolution

More elephants in Mozambique have no tusks as a result of a painful, 15-year civil war. An ocean and thousands of miles away, assistant EEB professor Shane Campbell-Staton and his team are looking at why and how this example of remarkably fast evolution came to be. Their studies have attracted media attention from newspapers to Trevor Noah, and display how closely human activity can be tied up in the process of evolution.

More elephants in Mozambique have no tusks as a result of a painful, 15-year civil war. An ocean and thousands of miles away, assistant EEB professor Shane Campbell-Staton and his team are looking at why and how this example of remarkably fast evolution came to be. Their studies have attracted media attention from newspapers and Trevor Noah, and display how closely human activity can be tied up in the process of evolution.

Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

Princeton researchers advance knowledge of polymer fluid flows

According to Datta, the discovery is significant for many important energy, environmental, and industrial processes like groundwater remediation.

According to Datta, the discovery is significant for many important energy, environmental, and industrial processes like groundwater remediation.

Card GS ’83, Angrist GS ’89 win Nobel Prize in Economics

Card and Angrist join fellow Nobel laureates Professor Syukuro Manabe, Professor David MacMillan, and Maria Ressa ’86, who won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, and Peace, respectively.

Card and Angrist join fellow Nobel laureates Professor Syukuro Manabe, Professor David MacMillan, and Maria Ressa ’86, who won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, and Peace, respectively.

Despite a pandemic, Princeton Birding Society spreads its wings

This Earth Day, the ‘Prince’ sat down with members of the Princeton Birding Society, a group of students dedicated to ornithological education, conservation efforts, and the practice of birding. “Birding is a really unique intersection of what some might see as a hobby that's actually fueling really important discoveries about bird ecology and evolution,” said Cassie Stoddard, faculty advisor to PBS.

This Earth Day, the ‘Prince’ sat down with members of the Princeton Birding Society, a group of students dedicated to ornithological education, conservation efforts, and the practice of birding. “Birding is a really unique intersection of what some might see as a hobby that's actually fueling really important discoveries about bird ecology and evolution,” said Cassie Stoddard, faculty advisor to PBS.

Princeton researchers' new technology could create more effective vaccines

A five-fold increase in the amount of mRNA administered within each vaccination would heighten immune responses, thus boosting the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations in conferring immunity and curtailing the spread of the coronavirus.

A five-fold increase in the amount of mRNA administered within each vaccination would heighten immune responses, thus boosting the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations in conferring immunity and curtailing the spread of the coronavirus.