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Report: Jewish left-wing activist Soros funding tent city at Princeton University
Pro-Palestine protests at Princeton University is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.
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Revolutionizing robot safety through photonic computing
Two projects — one that maps the function of the brain’s neuronal network in unprecedented detail and another that combines robotics and light-based computer circuits to create safe self-driving vehicles — have been awarded funding through Princeton’s Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund.
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University dedicates Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute at Venture Forward event
At an event dedicating the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, Princeton University emphasized its commitment to innovative research in the life sciences and engineering, informed by collaboration with Princeton’s world-class experts in the humanities, ethics and policy.
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DeLue and Singer receive Behrman Award for the humanities
Princeton professors Rachael DeLue and Peter Singer have been honored with the University's prestigious Howard T. Behrman Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities.Rachael DeLue, the Christopher Binyon Sarofim '86 Professor in American Art, was described by a colleague as "one of the great humanists in our University community" who advocates forcefully for the importance of the humanities at Princeton. Another colleague emphasized the centrality of humanities at Princeton and praised DeLue's impactful presence in the classroom and her dedication to mentoring...
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New associated faculty program fortifies institutional ties between PPPL and Princeton
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University have solidified their partnership through a new associated faculty program aimed at enhancing research collaborations and scientific innovation.Emily Carter, PPPL’s senior strategic advisor for sustainability science and associate laboratory director for Applied Materials and Sustainability Sciences, expressed the importance of attracting scholars from various disciplines to diversify the Lab's research portfolio. Carter highlighted the collaborative opportunities the...
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Porchfest 2024: University and Town Come Together for Community Music Festival
The third annual Princeton Porchfest took place on Saturday, April 27, bringing together the University and local community for a day of music and festivities. The free festival, presented by the Arts Council of Princeton with support from Princeton University, featured 15 neighbor-volunteered porches throughout town and on campus, transformed into mini-stages where audiences could enjoy various performances."Each April, Porchfest is an opportunity for the campus and community to enjoy a wide range of great performances, hang out with friends, and to shop or grab a bite...
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Elke Weber receives BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Cognitive psychologist Elke Weber has been awarded a Frontiers of Knowledge Award in humanities and social sciences from the BBVA Foundation. The foundation recognized Weber "for her research on environmental decision-making and the factors that motivate action against climate change."Weber, the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor of Energy and the Environment and professor of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University, was commended for her influential role as a policy adviser and her ability to draw on insights from various disciplines to enact beneficial actions...
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Renowned Sociologist and Critic of IQ Tests Remembered in Memorial Service
Howard Francis Taylor, a prominent figure in the field of sociology and a leading critic of IQ tests, passed away at the age of 83 last spring. Taylor's impact on the academic world will be commemorated in a memorial service scheduled for this Friday.Throughout his career, Taylor challenged the prevailing notions surrounding IQ testing and its implications on race and intelligence. Colleague Paul DiMaggio described Taylor as a pioneer in the critique of IQ testing, noting his meticulous statistical arguments that questioned the validity of such assessments.Elijah...
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Buckyballs in space: Weichman combines astrochemistry and spectroscopy to identify complex space molecules
Princeton's Marissa Weichman, an assistant professor of chemistry, is leading a team of researchers in a groundbreaking study to identify new buckyball-like molecules in space. Weichman explained that these molecules play a crucial role in driving the chemistry of planets, stars, and galaxy formation, emphasizing the significance of their research in understanding the origins of life.Weichman's lab has developed a device to measure the light absorption of fullerenes, geodesic hollow "carbon cages" that are the largest group of molecules identified in space. The team aims...
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Matthew Desmond's Princeton course 'Poverty, by America' field-tests promising solutions in collaboration with community partners
Princeton University professor Matthew Desmond is leading a thought-provoking seminar titled "Poverty, by America," where students are encouraged to tackle questions about American poverty head-on from multiple perspectives and field-test real solutions with community partner organizations. Desmond, the Maurice P. During Professor of Sociology, emphasizes the importance of engaging with the issue of poverty from diverse viewpoints, including those with lived experiences of poverty.Desmond's course is part of the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES), which...
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Princeton Alumni Awarded Prestigious Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships
Recent Princeton graduates Yuno Iwasaki and Ananya Agustin Malhotra have been named recipients of the 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a merit-based graduate school program for immigrants and children of immigrants. The fellowship, which aims to support individuals with the potential to make significant contributions to the United States, selected 30 fellows this year from a pool of 2,323 applicants.Yuno Iwasaki, who graduated in the Class of 2023, shared her excitement about the opportunity, stating, "I will use the grant to support my work towards...
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Princeton's French theater troupe L’Avant-Scène celebrates 20th anniversary with performances, eminent guest speakers
A weekend of festivities is planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of L’Avant-Scène, Princeton University’s French Theater Workshop, from April 18-20. Florent Masse, professor of the practice in French and Italian and founder of the program, has led Princeton undergraduate and graduate students in performing full-length plays in French for the past two decades.The celebration includes a revival of L'Avant-Scène's first full production, Georges Feydeau’s farce “Le Dindon,” which was first staged on campus in 2004. The play will run at the Wallace Theater in the Lewis...
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Princeton Grad Student Julian Chehirian to Exhibit at the Venice Biennale
Princeton grad student Julian Chehirian, along with his collaborators Lilia Topouzova and Krasimira Butseva, will be showcasing their work at the 60th Annual Venice Biennale which opens on April 20. The exhibition pavilion representing Bulgaria will feature their multimedia installation titled "Neighbours: Forms of Trauma (1945-1989)." Chehirian's mother, who returned to live in Sofia, Bulgaria, will be attending the Biennale's opening, adding a personal touch to the event."Neighbours" aims to shed light on a chapter of Bulgarian history often overlooked, focusing on the...
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Senior Shane Patrick awarded Barry Scholarship for study at Oxford
Senior Shane Patrick has been awarded the John and Daria Barry Scholarship for study at the University of Oxford. The scholarship, established in 2019, "is awarded to the leading students of the United States of America in recognition of their dedication to the pursuit of truth," as stated by the Barry Scholars announcement.Patrick, a Near Eastern studies major, will pursue an MPhil in Islamic Studies and history at Oxford. Reflecting on this opportunity, he expressed his enthusiasm by saying, "I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue developing as a scholar of...
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Genrietta Churbanova selected as Princeton valedictorian, John Freeman named salutatorian
Genrietta Churbanova, an anthropology major from Little Rock, Arkansas, has been named the Princeton Class of 2024 valedictorian. John Freeman, a classics major from Chicago, has been selected as the salutatorian. The Princeton faculty accepted the nominations of the Faculty Committee on Examinations and Standing at its April 15 meeting.Commencement for the Class of 2024 will take place at Princeton Stadium on Tuesday, May 28. Churbanova and Freeman are expected to give remarks at the ceremony.Churbanova, described by her department as "a brave, caring and brilliant...
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NJ AI Summit Highlights Extraordinary Opportunity for AI Innovation
The recent New Jersey AI Summit held at Princeton University on April 11 brought together 600 leaders from academia, business, and government to discuss the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its implications for the state. The summit aimed to pave the way for New Jersey to play a leading role in the responsible development of AI technology.Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration at the summit, stating, "I am delighted to see it come to fruition today." New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy...
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Ella Weber awarded Truman Scholarship for public service
Princeton University junior Ella Weber has been awarded a Truman Scholarship, a prestigious honor that provides funding for graduate studies in public service, leadership training, and internship opportunities within the federal government. Weber, a member of the Class of 2025, is among the 60 recipients selected nationwide.Weber, who is majoring in Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), hails from Crookston, Minnesota, and is a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. She intends to use the scholarship to pursue a J.D. with a...
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Seven Princeton faculty members receive 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
Seven Princeton faculty members have received 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships, the largest faculty cohort since 2017. The recipients include Angela Creager, Rebecca Lazier, Jan-Werner Müller, Robert Pringle, Kim Lane Scheppele, Anna Shields, and Corina Tarnita. Additionally, graduate alumni Jenann Ismael *97, Roy Scranton *16, and Julia Wolfe *12, along with undergraduate alumnus Vincent Lloyd from the Class of 2003, were also honored with Guggenheim Fellowships.According to the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation press statement, these Princetonians are part of a group of 188...
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Princeton Employees Recognized for Service, Achievement, and Management Growth
Princeton University recently held its annual Service Recognition Luncheon to honor the dedication and accomplishments of its employees. The event celebrated 502 honorees who reached service milestones in 2023, as well as recognized six staff members who received the President's Achievement Award and two employees who were honored with the Donald Griffin ’23 Management Award.Vice President for Human Resources, Romy Riddick, expressed her appreciation for the hard-working Princeton staff members, stating, "As Princeton staff members, your roles are vital to supporting the...
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Grad alum Avi Wigderson wins Turing Award for 'groundbreaking insights' in computer science
Princeton graduate alumnus Avi Wigderson has been honored with the prestigious 2023 A.M. Turing Award by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his exceptional contributions to the mathematical foundations of computation. The Turing Award, often likened to the "Nobel Prize of Computing," recognizes individuals who have made significant advancements in the field of computer science.Wigderson, currently serving as the Herbert H. Maass Professor in the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Mathematics, obtained his Ph.D. from Princeton in 1983. His remarkable...