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Robotics Takes Center Stage at the NYC Mayor’s Cup

The event brought high school teams to Columbia for a full-day robotics experience.

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Alexis Abramson’s first love was the study of heat—how to use it, conserve it and eliminate waste.

When is learning possible? For Moïse Blanchard, a postdoc at the Data Science Institute, the question is mathematical.

During her postdoc at the Data Science Institute, Shir Raviv has explored how to align algorithms with public values.

Columbia STAR program founder Daniel Yahalomi (GSAS'25) discusses the importance of community-driven STEM education initiatives.

On May 13, Acting President Shipman visited labs across disciplines that are advancing bold solutions to today’s most urgent challenges.

The research draws on data from a man who exposed himself to the venom of some of the most lethal snakes.

The team's discoveries have changed their approach to finding new therapies.

The cities include not just those on the coasts, but many in the interior. Houston is sinking fastest.

Martin Chalfie and Michael Harris were recognized for their accomplishments in biology and math.

A study of starlings in Africa shows that they form long-term social bonds similar to human friendships.

Novel materials could eventually power electric vehicles and more, say Columbia researchers. 

A new tool uses machine learning to analyze nursing data, allowing healthcare providers to deliver life-saving care faster.