Statement by President Eisgruber on the release of Xiyue Wang
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019
President Christopher L. Eisgruber issued this statement following the release of graduate student Xiyue Wang, who had been held in Iran since 2016:
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Princeton scientists discover surprising quantum effect in an exotic superconductor
Monday, Nov 25, 2019
An international team led by researchers at Princeton University has directly observed a surprising quantum effect in a high-temperature iron-containing superconductor.
This research was partially funded by the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation.
Princeton’s annual technology celebration spotlights innovation and societal impact
Monday, Nov 25, 2019
Speaking at Princeton's annual technology showcase on Nov. 14, Princeton's inaugural Vice Dean for Innovation Rodney Priestley delivered Princeton's vision for engaging in entrepreneurship in ways that have societal impact.
"Princeton's informal motto is 'In the nation’s service and the service of humanity,'" said Priestley, who is also a professor of chemical and biological engineering. "Our innovation efforts are very much in support of that motto.”
Two million-year-old ice cores provide first direct observations of an ancient climate
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019
Princeton University-led researchers have extracted 2 million-year-old ice cores from Antarctica that provide the first direct observations of Earth’s climate at a time when the furred early ancestors of modern humans still roamed.
Foam offers way to manipulate light
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019
There is more to foam than meets the eye. Literally. A study by Princeton scientists has shown that a type of foam long studied by researchers is able to block particular wavelengths of light, a coveted property for next-generation information technology that uses light instead of electricity.
Schmidt DataX Fund supports research projects that harness data science to speed up discovery
Monday, Nov 18, 2019
Nine data-driven research projects have won funding from Princeton University’s Schmidt DataX Fund, which aims to spread and deepen the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning across campus to accelerate discovery.
In February, the University announced the new fund, which was made possible through a major gift from Schmidt Futures.
President Eisgruber honored as innovation leader in New Jersey
Friday, Nov 15, 2019
Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber was recognized as the 2019 Educator of the Year by the Research and Development Council of New Jersey at the council's 40th annual Thomas Alva Edison Patent Awards. Eisgruber was honored for his leadership of the University's efforts to connect research to real-world problems and solutions.
Experiments explore the mysteries of 'magic' angle superconductors
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019
In spring 2018, the surprising discovery of superconductivity in a new material set the scientific community abuzz. Built by layering one carbon sheet atop another and twisting the top one at a "magic" angle, the material enabled electrons to flow without resistance, a trait that could dramatically boost energy efficient power transmission and usher in a host of new technologies.
Rodney Priestley named Princeton vice dean for innovation
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019
Rodney Priestley, professor of chemical and biological engineering and a leading researcher in the area of complex materials and processing, has been named Princeton University's vice dean for innovation, effective Feb. 3. The newly created position provides academic leadership for innovation and entrepreneurship activities across campus.
Sociologist Matthew Salganik to lead Center for Information Technology Policy
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019
Matthew Salganik, a professor of sociology who has pioneered uses of data and digital technologies in social research, has been appointed interim director of Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy.
By the Office of Engineering and Communications
First posted on July 1, 2019 on the Princeton University Engineering website
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