Research
Repatriating the Ancestors
Anthropology colleagues are working with tribes to return the remains of ancestors and sacred objects.
Fall 2022
Catalyst for Change
John Berry and his students have discovered a way to produce nitrogen and, in the process, harness energy without greenhouse gases. A patent and funding from the Department of Energy will power further work.
Spring 2022
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Catalina Toma and her students take a deep dive into the dynamics of online relationships and the role of computer-mediated communication in our lives.
Spring 2022
The Artificial Ecosystem
Six things we’ve learned from the AI Terrarium.
Spring 2025
Out of This World
Six things we’ve learned from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Fall 2024
Bridge Builders
Researchers across the College of Letters & Science are tackling the tough questions of our time. But to get results, they need support. That’s where CRISP comes in. The L&S Collective for Research Impact and Social Partnerships bridges the gap between researchers and the industry, community and government partners who will help fuel the next generation of discoveries.
Spring 2026
The Road to Discovery
As the liberal arts college of a major research university, the College of Letters & Science is uniquely positioned to tackle some of the biggest questions facing our society. Take a trip down memory lane with us, as we look back at some of our most notable research discoveries and the winding roads that led to them.
Fall 2025
Putting Down Roots
Thousands of plants live in the Botany Garden and Greenhouse. Here’s what it takes to maintain the collection and why it is such an asset for teaching, research and the community.
Spring 2024
Oh, Florida!
Why is Florida’s unusual architecture the way it is? Anna Andrzejewski turns to the post–World War II era for answers.
Fall 2023
Taking the Long View
Long-term restoration of a biodiversity hotspot hinges on getting seeds to the right place at the right time.
Spring 2023