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With a new mapping tool, Princeton engineers have revealed how a factory inside cells builds ribosomes, the machinery responsible for protein synthesis. The system opens the door to treatments and medicines. Image by Holly Cheng

New tool allows researchers to track assembly of cells’ protein-making machines

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A Princeton-led team is creating software to help solve the challenge of integrating renewable energy into the electric grid without sacrificing grid reliability. Photo by Adobe Stock

Risk science brings reliability to changing energy grids

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Rescuers from the National Guard and the Coast Guard operating after Hurricane Ida near Houma, Louisana. Photo by Vincent Moreno, US Coast Guard

Once rare, heatwaves following hurricanes will become more common

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Hurricanes and other climate extremes can cause serious damage to vulnerable energy infrastructure (iStock).

Helping energy systems weather the storm

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Senior thesis spotlight: A ‘high-risk but well-defined’ idea to push the boundaries of quantum computing  

Teaching Awards 2025.

Engineering faculty honored for outstanding teaching, service and mentorship

Cecily Swanson appointed new undergraduate dean in engineering

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Caleb Moellenhoff: New tools for biofuel production

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Michelle DiBenedetto: ‘Bringing the ocean into the laboratory’

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Varun Rao: Computer science challenges ‘deserve interdisciplinary approaches’

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Callista Chong: Building guitars and race cars

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July 31

5:00 pm

eLab Demo Day 2025

September 24

4:00 pm

Reaction-driven Formation of Novel Active Sites on Catalytic Surfaces

December 10

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Predictive Multiscale Modeling of Polymer Formulations

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