Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center
@asrc-gc.bsky.social
We envision a world where human, societal, and environmental well-being are vastly improved by interdisciplinary scientific discoveries. Learn more at https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/
The CUNY ASRC Photonics Initiative is hiring a professor! https://bit.ly/49LzOE3
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The CUNY ASRC Photonics Initiative is hiring a professor! https://bit.ly/49LzOE3
Congrats! Andrea Alù, Distinguished Prof. & director of the ASRC Photonics Initiative, his team, & an international group of colleagues were awarded European Research Council (ERC)'s highly competitive Synergy Grant. They aim to revolutionize how data travels through the air. https://bit.ly/43xH9TH
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Congrats! Andrea Alù, Distinguished Prof. & director of the ASRC Photonics Initiative, his team, & an international group of colleagues were awarded European Research Council (ERC)'s highly competitive Synergy Grant. They aim to revolutionize how data travels through the air. https://bit.ly/43xH9TH
Our next Family Night — exploring how the environment affects the brain — is Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP today to join the IlluminationSpace for an exciting evening of hands-on science activities for all ages. https://bit.ly/4qYc5Gu
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our next Family Night — exploring how the environment affects the brain — is Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP today to join the IlluminationSpace for an exciting evening of hands-on science activities for all ages. https://bit.ly/4qYc5Gu
CUNY ASRC researchers — led by Andrea Alù, Distinguished and Einstein Professor of Physics at the CUNY Graduate Center and director of our Photonics Initiative, — and colleagues' recent discovery could revolutionize quantum communication and ultra-compact photonic devices. https://bit.ly/49cq4lT
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
CUNY ASRC researchers — led by Andrea Alù, Distinguished and Einstein Professor of Physics at the CUNY Graduate Center and director of our Photonics Initiative, — and colleagues' recent discovery could revolutionize quantum communication and ultra-compact photonic devices. https://bit.ly/49cq4lT
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the CUNY ASRC for the second Nanofabrication Research Showcase Day! The day will feature presentations by ASRC Nanofab users, an interactive poster session, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with peers. RSVP today. https://bit.ly/499Nkko
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the CUNY ASRC for the second Nanofabrication Research Showcase Day! The day will feature presentations by ASRC Nanofab users, an interactive poster session, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with peers. RSVP today. https://bit.ly/499Nkko
An interdisciplinary team of CUNY ASRC scientists unveil a groundbreaking conceptual model & integrative monitoring framework designed to reveal how climate change stresses life across the planet. This study could transform how detect, understand, & respond to climate threats. https://bit.ly/4p06rBU
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
An interdisciplinary team of CUNY ASRC scientists unveil a groundbreaking conceptual model & integrative monitoring framework designed to reveal how climate change stresses life across the planet. This study could transform how detect, understand, & respond to climate threats. https://bit.ly/4p06rBU
Guest speaker Maria Antonietta Loi joins the CUNY ASRC Photonics Initiative on Oct. 27 for a presentation on the fabrication of 3D superlattices, a promising candidate for the next generation of optoelectronic devices. https://bit.ly/4h1BvP0
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Guest speaker Maria Antonietta Loi joins the CUNY ASRC Photonics Initiative on Oct. 27 for a presentation on the fabrication of 3D superlattices, a promising candidate for the next generation of optoelectronic devices. https://bit.ly/4h1BvP0
The inaugural Roosevelt House Forum event, "The Science-to-Sustainability Dialogue Series," returns tomorrow. Join expert scientists, policymakers, and public and private practitioners for panel discussions on climate change, artificial intelligence, and global health challenges. bit.ly/478Hvkz
October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The inaugural Roosevelt House Forum event, "The Science-to-Sustainability Dialogue Series," returns tomorrow. Join expert scientists, policymakers, and public and private practitioners for panel discussions on climate change, artificial intelligence, and global health challenges. bit.ly/478Hvkz
How do young parasites recognize their own species, and why do some, but not other, hosts accept foreign eggs in their nests? Explore this mystery with Dr Mark E Hauber, executive director of the CUNY ASRC, on Oct. 20 at our latest “Interdisciplinary Seminar Series" talk. https://bit.ly/48u1QTH
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How do young parasites recognize their own species, and why do some, but not other, hosts accept foreign eggs in their nests? Explore this mystery with Dr Mark E Hauber, executive director of the CUNY ASRC, on Oct. 20 at our latest “Interdisciplinary Seminar Series" talk. https://bit.ly/48u1QTH
A team of scientists led by Prof. Andrea Alù, Einstein & Distinguished Prof. of Physics @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social & director of the ASRC's Photonics Initiative, discovered a groundbreaking way to control sound & vibrations using a phenomenon originally developed for electronics. bit.ly/43klI8i
October 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A team of scientists led by Prof. Andrea Alù, Einstein & Distinguished Prof. of Physics @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social & director of the ASRC's Photonics Initiative, discovered a groundbreaking way to control sound & vibrations using a phenomenon originally developed for electronics. bit.ly/43klI8i
Brains, crystals, lasers — oh, my! 😱 Join us on Oct. 28 for a spooky night of fun science activities for all ages and trick-or-treating throughout the CUNY ASRC. RSVP to attend. bit.ly/4pWKPrD
October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Brains, crystals, lasers — oh, my! 😱 Join us on Oct. 28 for a spooky night of fun science activities for all ages and trick-or-treating throughout the CUNY ASRC. RSVP to attend. bit.ly/4pWKPrD
Interested in exploring ways to visualize data? Take the first steps toward creating your own maps and visualizing spatial data at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social's Digital Initiatives' Oct. 6 intro-level workshop. No prior experience is necessary. bit.ly/4mPJjoy
October 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Interested in exploring ways to visualize data? Take the first steps toward creating your own maps and visualizing spatial data at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social's Digital Initiatives' Oct. 6 intro-level workshop. No prior experience is necessary. bit.ly/4mPJjoy
Happening today: The CUNY ASRC IlluminationSpace is hosting its first Community Night of Fall from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family (children are, of course, welcome!) for a night filled with activities, snacks, and a tour of our facilities. bit.ly/3ILLyuW
September 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happening today: The CUNY ASRC IlluminationSpace is hosting its first Community Night of Fall from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family (children are, of course, welcome!) for a night filled with activities, snacks, and a tour of our facilities. bit.ly/3ILLyuW
Happening today: Prof. Patrizia Casaccia, director of the Neuroscience Initiative, is hosting a talk with Ella Doron-Mandel, who works at the intersection of neuroscience and cell biology. Explore Doron-Mandel's research on complex matters at 12 p.m. in person or remotely! bit.ly/3VB98gW
September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Happening today: Prof. Patrizia Casaccia, director of the Neuroscience Initiative, is hosting a talk with Ella Doron-Mandel, who works at the intersection of neuroscience and cell biology. Explore Doron-Mandel's research on complex matters at 12 p.m. in person or remotely! bit.ly/3VB98gW
Join Prof. Peter Groffman on 9/24 for a collaborative & expert visioning session about integrating natural climate solutions into renewable energy infrastructure. The event, hosted by and located at the National Wildlife Federation at the Treehouse at Doris Duke Center, is from at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
September 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Join Prof. Peter Groffman on 9/24 for a collaborative & expert visioning session about integrating natural climate solutions into renewable energy infrastructure. The event, hosted by and located at the National Wildlife Federation at the Treehouse at Doris Duke Center, is from at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you registered for the Third Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium? Join us to learn about cutting-edge developments in Bio-Inspired Nanoscience and connect with groundbreaking researchers! bit.ly/4mzyfw9
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
September 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Have you registered for the Third Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium? Join us to learn about cutting-edge developments in Bio-Inspired Nanoscience and connect with groundbreaking researchers! bit.ly/4mzyfw9
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
CUNY Faculty: The ASRC’s Fall 2025 Grants 101 Bootcamp application is now open. Participants will learn how to — or will enhance their ability to — conceptualize research questions and shape the foundations of a competitive proposal. Apply now! Deadline: Sept. 18 bit.ly/3UQ5Beg
August 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
CUNY Faculty: The ASRC’s Fall 2025 Grants 101 Bootcamp application is now open. Participants will learn how to — or will enhance their ability to — conceptualize research questions and shape the foundations of a competitive proposal. Apply now! Deadline: Sept. 18 bit.ly/3UQ5Beg
Registration for the Third Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium is open. Join us to learn about cutting-edge developments in Bio-Inspired Nanoscience and connect with groundbreaking researchers! bit.ly/4mzyfw9
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
August 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Registration for the Third Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium is open. Join us to learn about cutting-edge developments in Bio-Inspired Nanoscience and connect with groundbreaking researchers! bit.ly/4mzyfw9
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 CUNY ASRC 1st Floor Auditorium and Café
A new study led by Professor Adam Braunschweig, CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Initiative, offers a promising path toward the development of the world’s first broad-spectrum antiviral, which could be deployed against a wide range of deadly viruses, including future pandemic threats. bit.ly/4fX9p6X
August 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A new study led by Professor Adam Braunschweig, CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Initiative, offers a promising path toward the development of the world’s first broad-spectrum antiviral, which could be deployed against a wide range of deadly viruses, including future pandemic threats. bit.ly/4fX9p6X
A new study, led by the CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Initiative & co-led by the Neuroscience Initiative, in collab with the Structural Biology Initiative, reveals simple peptides can mimic nature’s protein protection strategy. The findings could lead to refrigeration-free vaccine storage. bit.ly/45CT2Jk
August 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A new study, led by the CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Initiative & co-led by the Neuroscience Initiative, in collab with the Structural Biology Initiative, reveals simple peptides can mimic nature’s protein protection strategy. The findings could lead to refrigeration-free vaccine storage. bit.ly/45CT2Jk
A new study, led by the CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Initiative & co-led by the Neuroscience Initiative, in collab with the Structural Biology Initiative, reveals simple peptides can mimic nature’s protein protection strategy. The findings could lead to refrigeration-free vaccine storage. bit.ly/45CT2Jk
August 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A new study, led by the CUNY ASRC Nanoscience Initiative & co-led by the Neuroscience Initiative, in collab with the Structural Biology Initiative, reveals simple peptides can mimic nature’s protein protection strategy. The findings could lead to refrigeration-free vaccine storage. bit.ly/45CT2Jk
FloodNet NYC, a partnership between CUNY, NYU, & NYC, is changing how we monitor floods using low-cost, solar-powered sensors that track water levels in real time. This innovative project is now serving as a model for flood-monitoring initiatives in Brazil & Puerto Rico. bit.ly/3IPUe3e
July 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
FloodNet NYC, a partnership between CUNY, NYU, & NYC, is changing how we monitor floods using low-cost, solar-powered sensors that track water levels in real time. This innovative project is now serving as a model for flood-monitoring initiatives in Brazil & Puerto Rico. bit.ly/3IPUe3e
Join the CUNY ASRC Photonics Initiative on Aug. 25 for an exciting talk with Professor Sergio Carbajo, whose work aims to translate atomic-scale insights into solutions for societal challenges. Save the date! No RSVP required. bit.ly/4oh1wxa
July 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join the CUNY ASRC Photonics Initiative on Aug. 25 for an exciting talk with Professor Sergio Carbajo, whose work aims to translate atomic-scale insights into solutions for societal challenges. Save the date! No RSVP required. bit.ly/4oh1wxa
Calling all Harlem Residents and students! The CUNY ASRC, in collaboration with Harlem community organization, Rozelle’s Work, is hosting a job fair on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us to learn about local career opportunities and job training programs. RSVP at bit.ly/40jkjxe
July 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Calling all Harlem Residents and students! The CUNY ASRC, in collaboration with Harlem community organization, Rozelle’s Work, is hosting a job fair on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us to learn about local career opportunities and job training programs. RSVP at bit.ly/40jkjxe
Communication between researchers and the public is vital to the progress of science and society. That's why it's important to cultivate strong science communications skills. Strengthen yours with this SciComms toolkit for STEM students by STEM students. bit.ly/2Syp3Q3
June 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Communication between researchers and the public is vital to the progress of science and society. That's why it's important to cultivate strong science communications skills. Strengthen yours with this SciComms toolkit for STEM students by STEM students. bit.ly/2Syp3Q3