Columbia Science

Research and solutions to real-world problems from @Columbia University.

[Columbia Engineering @CUSEAS]

The University of Notre Dame will confer an honorary doctor of engineering degree on Mary Boyce — @MechCU prof. and dean emerita of Columbia Engineering— at its 2026 Commencement.
She'll also deliver the Graduate School Commencement keynote on May 16. https://t.co/kAYn0EKBbO

[Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @ZuckermanBrain]

Hearing aids amplify all incoming sound, and so struggle with noisy surroundings. Brain-controlled hearing tech from @NimaMesgarani, @infinivishal & team could lead to a new generation of hearing systems that help people single out a voice in a crowd.

Read more: https://t.co/6ikORROkSb

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

Three Columbians were elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Membership in the academy is considered one of science’s highest honors.

https://t.co/eYuajeMx0B

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

Professor Laramie Jensen’s interest in inorganic and analytical chemistry led her to the ocean. And then to the North Pole.

https://t.co/0bq0TutkXv

[Columbia Engineering @CUSEAS]

Is that solar panel pointing in the right direction? In cities, it’s difficult to know. Columbia Engineers have developed a new system that uses a 360° image to forecast the energy a panel in a given location and orientation would generate. Learn more: https://t.co/5xexbwh6jk

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

Professor @jcolinhill was recognized by @brkthroughprize for advances in cosmic microwave background and supernovae cosmology.

https://t.co/qUwVTuPTwO

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

A study co-authored by @Columbia faculty offers new insights into how individual trees – and consequently forests – regenerate after devastating hurricanes.

https://t.co/wzwg366lrc

[ColumbiaPublicHealth @ColumbiaMSPH]

New research pairs human genome data with Epstein–Barr virus sequencing—revealing hidden host–virus interactions that influence cancer risk. https://t.co/AR8VVyLbS1

[LDEO @LamontEarth]

Happy #EarthMonth! This #ColumbiaBeautifulPlanet 📷 features rock, ice, and sky in Greenland, "an ancient place holding the secrets of our planet, our memories" (@Cryocity, LDEO). Share yours! For more #EarthDay photos and resources: https://t.co/gP3MLnxCf9

[The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @DataSciColumbia]

The first-ever Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026) has just concluded at @Columbia. It’s been a full day of riveting discussions about the challenges and opportunities in responsible AI.

Thank you to the leaders from industry, academia, and government joined us.

[Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @ZuckermanBrain]

How do brains change with age? By analyzing brain activity throughout the lives of mice, @ItamarKahn @GaganWig @ezra_wn & team found that the rodent’s brain ages similarly to that of a human. Studying mice could therefore be a powerful way to learn more about how our brains decline as we grow old.

https://t.co/xVEsLUKETC

@Columbia @UT_Dallas #neuroscience

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (@aaas) honored three @Columbia faculty members for scientific excellence and service to their communities.

https://t.co/b7VMei0Vsj

[Columbia - Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics @Cancer_dynamics]

Calling all Columbia researchers! Join us for From Theory to Practice: IICD Workshop Series: a hands-on workshop led by Dr. @khanh_n_dinh .
📅 Date: April 9, 2026
🎓 Eligibility: Open to Columbia graduate students, postdocs, and research staff
Register > https://t.co/F2roAqiPh2

[Columbia Medicine @ColumbiaMed]

With AI, it’s now possible for researchers to predict the three-dimensional structures of proteins directly from their amino-acid sequences.
https://t.co/5EX2f2UWP4

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

New @Columbia University research reflects a growing understanding of how the gut can drive behaviors across species.

https://t.co/9J41uxrkAH

[ColumbiaPublicHealth @ColumbiaMSPH]

What leads to Alzheimer���s disease? A new Columbia Mailman–led study analyzes nearly 10M patient records to see how health conditions, lifestyle, and environment interact over time to shape dementia risk—aiming to spot risk earlier and improve prevention. @CUEpidemiology @ColumbiaMed https://t.co/0N5VOj8tEv

[Columbia Engineering @CUSEAS]

Spectrum NY1 News recently featured @ColumbiaBME @ColumbiaUEIL & Dr. Stergios Zacharoulis @ColumbiaMed, highlighting their ongoing collaboration applying innovative focused ultrasound methods in the clinic.

Summary: https://t.co/RMoTVJY2Rk
Full segment: https://t.co/lhwEQz4ywq

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

Oleg Gang and his chemical engineering lab at @Columbia's @CUSEAS aren’t building Art Deco architecture; their landmarks are incredibly small devices built from nanoscopic building blocks that arrange themselves.

https://t.co/LxUKdkox8G

[Columbia Science @ColumbiaScience]

Columbia deans, professors, and students gathered on Wednesday in Low Library for a high-level discussion of how AI is shaping University teaching and learning.

https://t.co/6C2fmRQO6j

[Columbia - Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics @Cancer_dynamics]

Calling grad students & postdocs! Join a FREE 5-day workshop on #cancerresearch methods, July 6-10. Learn about data integration & optimal transport. Apply by April 10. Email [email protected] for info or visit >> https://t.co/b4xpnLaazi