Innovation News

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Innovation Forum spotlights innovation from STEM to humanities
Oct. 13, 2021
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Princeton’s David MacMillan receives Nobel Prize in chemistry
Oct. 6, 2021
Syukuro Manabe
Princeton’s Syukuro Manabe receives Nobel Prize in physics
Oct. 5, 2021
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Empower 2021 conference looks to increase opportunities for Black entrepreneurs from throughout academia
Oct. 4, 2021
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New Princeton Dean for Research initiatives aim to broaden inclusion in research, innovation and entrepreneurship
Sept. 24, 2021
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With SEAS dean Goldsmith’s support, NJ lands hard-tech HAX accelerator in Newark, helping catalyze regional tech hub
Sept. 20, 2021
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New engineering and environmental studies facilities will support innovative research that benefits society
Sept. 15, 2021
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Designer and inventor Darell Fields and physicist Clifford Johnson named Presidential Visiting Scholars at Princeton
Sept. 15, 2021
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Faculty to lead development of quantum simulators in major NSF-funded effort
Sept. 2, 2021
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New platform speeds up effort to turn crops into fuel
Aug. 30, 2021
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Device that exposes chemical threats brings top honors at OSA congress
Aug. 20, 2021
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Kayothera, cancer therapeutics start-up spun out of Princeton, wins BIO 2021 Start-up Stadium Competition
Aug. 10, 2021
Paul Chirik, Princeton’s Edwards S. Sanford Professor in Chemistry and Yoonsu Park, a postdoctoral research associate in the Chirik lab
Princeton chemists discover a key to greener food production
July 30, 2021
Princeton-led technology for room-temperature vaccines and biological drugs selected as finalist in Science Center QED research accelerator program
July 28, 2021
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Projects that blaze new trails in research will receive Dean for Research Innovation funding
July 22, 2021
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Shared prosperity is key to clean energy transition
July 14, 2021
Spencer Reynolds, Reynolds' 2021 Clio Award, and Rodney Priestley
Vice Dean for Innovation Priestley honored for contributions to grad student professional development
July 1, 2021
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Metropolis Project backs solutions for safer, more resilient cities
June 30, 2021
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Princeton & Mozilla launch technology policy research initiative
June 28, 2021
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Adaptation, thriving and scientific innovation during the pandemic
June 22, 2021
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Study shows how cities can consider race and income in household energy efficiency programs
June 21, 2021
A map of the United States showing where carbon capture pipelines and projects would be in the year 2046 to 2050 under the high biomass (E- B+) scenario
Princeton study finds most Americans are unaware of carbon capture and sequestration technology
June 15, 2021
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Andlinger Center partners with Worley to work towards net-zero emissions
June 10, 2021
Groves Lab Postdoctoral Researcher Micah Nelp
Groves Lab sunscreen prototype wins pitch competition
June 8, 2021
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Andlinger Center celebrates graduates of a pandemic year, awards senior prize for sustainable hydrogen production using lasers
June 7, 2021
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Health tech startup Wellsheet uses machine learning to accelerate quality healthcare delivery
June 4, 2021
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Technique inspired by lace making could someday weave structures in space
June 1, 2021
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Princeton University widens net-zero goals and lays out dissociation process to advance action on climate change
May 28, 2021
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With a mandate to “be bold,” Princeton’s Dean for Research Innovation Funds spark scholarship, educational opportunities and further investments in research
May 21, 2021
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Artificial leaves, floating breakwaters and musical memories are among recipients of 2021 innovation grants
May 12, 2021
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Quantum science, particle physics and nanoscale motors awarded support from Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Tech Fund
May 11, 2021
Gabbie Acot discusses her senior thesis with her advisers Annegret Dettwiler-Danspeckgruber and Branko Glišić
Acot mixes engineering and neuroscience to better understand head injuries
May 10, 2021
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Future entrepreneurs get outside their comfort zone in Energy I-Corps workshop
May 10, 2021
Princeton students’ desire to improve campus tours leads to successful start-up company
May 10, 2021
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Princeton's growing innovation ecosystem featured in Tech Transfer Tactics
May 7, 2021
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Alumni, government and industry are priorities for materials institute
April 30, 2021
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Cryptyx Bio's drug discovery platform: Elegant approach meets entrepreneurial spirit
April 22, 2021
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Building technology opens door to increased ventilation, lower energy costs
April 20, 2021
Research spinoff companies from Princeton University create jobs, add millions to national economy
April 19, 2021
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Materials advances are key to development of quantum hardware
April 19, 2021
Lead author Sophia Gershman, center. Coauthors from bottom right: Philip Efthimion, Yevgeny Raitses, Shurik Yatom, Maria Belen Harreguy and Gal Haspel.
Plasma device designed for consumers can quickly disinfect surfaces
April 14, 2021
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The time is now: Princeton pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2046
April 8, 2021
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Low-cost solar-powered water filter removes lead, other contaminants
March 31, 2021
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Bioengineering takes the spotlight at University's Forward Fest series
March 19, 2021
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Princeton technology could improve COVID-19 vaccines
March 18, 2021
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eLab Summer Accelerator program celebrates 10th year
March 16, 2021
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Detailed view of how hepatitis B virus establishes chronic infection
March 11, 2021
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New Princeton-Techstars bootcamp boosts entrepreneurship for grad students and postdocs
March 10, 2021
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Startup tech emerged from solution to the age-old challenge of packing spheres
March 10, 2021
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Spacing COVID-19 vaccine doses has benefits, but long-term outcomes will depend on immune responses
March 9, 2021