News
The future of cities
October 01, 2019
Our choices about how we build and reshape urban areas over the coming decades will determine a lot about the long-term health of society and this planet.
The Livable City
October 01, 2019
As humanity becomes more urbanized, maintaining health and happiness in crowded environments becomes critical. Clean air, clean water, and efficient transit systems are essential parts of the solution.
The Moving City
October 01, 2019
Transportation into, out of, and within cities has been one of the key enablers of urban growth. As cities grow larger and more complex, ensuring that people, goods, and information flow smoothly will become all the more important.
The wired city
October 01, 2019
In cities of the future, infrastructure will be electronic as well as physical. The sensors and networks that support business, leisure, and everyday life will face much greater demand and scope.
The Sustainable City
October 01, 2019
The very structures of cities play an important role in urban environments, from influencing residents’ energy needs to affecting local climates and ensuring resilience against natural hazards. Developing new structures and maintaining existing ones are important challenges.
The Built City
October 01, 2019
Structures are cities’ building blocks, and as cities grow and change, the role of structures must change as well. In some cases, it means protecting and modifying existing buildings; in others, it means designing new structures to meet emerging needs.
Computer science students honored with Siebel Scholar awards
September 27, 2019
The Siebel Scholars Foundation has awarded Siebel Scholars fellowships to five Princeton University graduate students in computer science.
Princeton announces initiative to propel innovations in quantum science and technology
September 26, 2019
Princeton University has announced the creation of the Princeton Quantum Initiative to foster research and training across the spectrum from fundamental quantum science to its application in areas such as computing, sensing and communications.
Algorithms could stop an ‘internet of things’ attack from bringing down the power grid
September 24, 2019
Princeton researchers have developed algorithms to protect against potential attacks that would spike electricity demand from high-wattage devices such as air conditioners — all part of the “internet of things” — in an effort to overload the power grid.
Princeton computer scientist to lead NSF directorate
September 23, 2019
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Princeton University computer scientist Martonosi to serve as head of the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, one of seven top-level divisions within the NSF.