ITHACA, New York, Jan. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * $1.5M grant boosts postdoctoral research across 4 colleges * The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation awarded Cornell a $1.5 million grant to support postdoctoral researchers in key areas of the natural sciences. The funding will reach four colleges across the university, strengthening vital talent pipelines that drive scientific innovation and research. "Postdoctoral researchers are an essential part of academic more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Jan. 16 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Colorado School of Mines establishes nation's first quantum systems engineering bachelor's degree By Erich Kirshner Colorado School of Mines is launching a new bachelor's degree in quantum systems engineering, creating the first baccalaureate degree of its kind in the U.S and a critical bridge for building the workforce needed to transform quantum breakthroughs into real-world technologies. More than hal more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Jan. 16 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Building the workforce for today's--and tomorrow's--quantum jobs By Jen A. Miller In 2025, physicists all over the world celebrated the Year of Quantum Science and Technology, recognizing the impact of 100 years of quantum mechanics. Just about all modern technologies rely on quantum mechanics, such as computers, smartphones, GPS or MRI machines, to name a few. At the foundation of quantum mechanics is a more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Efficient cooling method could enable chip-based trapped-ion quantum computers * Quantum computers could rapidly solve complex problems that would take the most powerful classical supercomputers decades to unravel. But they'll need to be large and stable enough to efficiently perform operations. To meet this challenge, researchers at MIT and elsewhere are developing trapped-ion qua more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Jan. 16 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Experts: AI should be key retention tool in SC State academics Spring Faculty Development Institute highlights ethical, practical uses of artificial intelligence Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer * Faculty members at South Carolina State University learned how they can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as a partner -- not a replacement -- in retaining students and enhancing learn more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * He's been knighted by Italy, and now has another feather in his cap * European Physical Society honors professor's groundbreaking contributions to the physics of complex networks. Northeastern professor Alessandro Vespignani earns the European Physical Society's top award for helping to lay the foundation for physics models of contagion. by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert January 15, 2026 Years of rese more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers awarded Hill Prize in Engineering for light-driven ammonia synthesis * Naomi Halas, University Professor Rice University's highest academic distinction and Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been awarded the 2026 Hill Prize in Engineering, presented by the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST). Halas shares the honor with more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * The Next Generation of Ocean Explorers Chart 2026 Expedition Early-career scientists at Rutgers lead an ambitious expedition to study ocean mixing and its role in sustaining life and regulating the Earth's climate By Kitta MacPherson Long before they even leave port, Rutgers oceanographic research colleagues Joe Gradone and Corday Selden are thinking about their packing list. It won't include beach c more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * UM-Dearborn recognized for community impact UM-Dearborn is again recognized as a community engaged campus by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The designation, earned by 237 campuses nationwide in 2026, acknowledges the university's engagement and impact in Dearborn, across southeast Michigan and throughout the state. UM-Dearborn was first awarded this elective more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * University Scholars Tackle Environmental and Energy Challenges Through Advanced Research * Two University of Connecticut students are leveraging the University Scholar Program to pursue ambitious, interdisciplinary research projects that address pressing environmental and energy challenges-from microplastic pollution in soil ecosystems to artificial intelligence-driven inspection of solar infrastru more PR