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‘Little Rhody is about to become big Rhody’ when it comes to biotechnology

August 21, 2026

Members of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology convened in Providence to learn about biotechnology capabilities and potential at Brown University and parter organizations across the state.

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Science and Technology

Skye Rosario: Inspiring others to shoot for the Moon

July 30, 2026

Driven to inspire future space enthusiasts, Brown University student Skye Rosario is designing and installing a new lunar science exhibit at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium this summer.

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Birds’ flying ‘V’ formation saves energy with flatter flaps, new research shows

July 21, 2026

A study by Brown University researchers provides new insights, which could have implications for engineered systems, into the aerodynamic advantage birds experience when flying in a “V” formation.

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Researchers develop automated system to accelerate outbreak detection and disease surveillance

July 21, 2026

New workflow developed by Brown University researchers compresses hours of manual lab labor into a single automated process, unlocking reliable genetic sequencing for local public health labs.

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Video: Amid World Cup fever, mechanics expert at Brown explains the science of soccer

July 8, 2026

In a series of short videos, Brown University engineering professor Roberto Zenit explores the physics of soccer as the World Cup tournament rolls toward its conclusion.

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Physics-informed AI could accelerate development of controlled-release drug patches, bandages

July 6, 2026

By baking fundamental physical laws into neural networks, researchers have created a model that predicts drug-release timelines using a fraction of the usual lab data.

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News and Events

Student-led tape art mural offers a space for healing, reflection

May 20, 2026

In partnership with the Brown Arts Institute and renowned Tape Art artists, a team of Brown students led the creation of a temporary mural in the University’s Barus and Holley building.

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News and Events

Brown’s National Labs Day spotlights collaboration in AI-enabled science

May 15, 2026

A daylong conference brought scientists from the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories to Brown to explore new collaborations and research pathways for faculty and students.

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Health and Medicine

Measuring squishiness and stiffness of cells just got faster, easier and more reliable

April 23, 2026

Researchers from Brown, in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, developed a new approach to measuring cell elasticity, a factor of emerging importance in human health.

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News and Events

Brown engineering dean elected AAAS Fellow

March 25, 2026

The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society has honored Tejal Desai for contributions to the field of biomedical engineering.

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Science and Technology

Brain computer interface enables rapid communication for two people with paralysis

March 16, 2026

Implantable device research from the BrainGate clinical trial enables communication through rapid typing for a patient with ALS and a patient with a spinal cord injury.

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Brown University professor John Donoghue wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

February 3, 2026

Donoghue was awarded the prize, considered among the most prestigious honors in engineering, for pioneering work in developing brain-computer interfaces, which enable the restoration of voluntary communication and limb function in people with paralysis.

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The shape of things to come: How spheroid geometry guides multicellular orbiting and invasion

January 26, 2026

In research that could shed light on the growth and formation of complex tissue architectures, Brown University engineers show how cells orbit and reconfigure their surroundings to venture outward from confined spheroids.

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New strategy addresses persistent problem in next-generation solid-state batteries

January 6, 2026

Brown University engineers showed that applying a temperature gradient across a solid-state electrolyte blocks destructive dendrite growth, offering a practical solution to a major barrier in battery technology.

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Research provides new design specs for burgeoning sodium-ion batteries

November 20, 2025

A study provides new guidance for designing sodium-ion batteries, which are emerging as a less expensive and more environmentally friendly complement to lithium-based batteries.

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News and Events

Generous gift to fund Prince Lab renovation at Brown, creating the Lassonde Innovation and Design Hub

September 18, 2025

Support from the Lassonde Family Foundation will enable a reimagined campus hub in the School of Engineering complex for Brown makers, engineers, entrepreneurs and artists to innovate and create.

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New research suggests path toward more durable smartphones and flexible electronics

September 9, 2025

Researchers from Brown University’s School of Engineering have discovered new details about how destructive cracks form in flexible electronic devices — and how to prevent them.

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Shaky cameras can make for sharper shots, new research shows

September 4, 2025

A new imaging technique turns motion blur into an advantage, using a jiggling camera and a clever algorithm to create super-resolution images sharper than would be possible with a steady camera.

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Health and Medicine

Topping-off ceremony at Brown celebrates future laboratories for integrated life sciences research

August 20, 2025

On schedule for completion in 2027, Danoff Laboratories will convene scientists to solve complex health and medical challenges and spur economic growth in Providence’s Jewelry District.

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Student Life

Madeline Federle: This aspiring astronaut is studying bubble behavior in zero gravity

August 20, 2025

To better understand how bubbles behave in space, Brown University doctoral student Madeline Federle goes to perilous and occasionally nauseating lengths.

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From the Lab: Brown engineers tackle brain injuries with innovative wearable technology

June 24, 2025

A collaborative team led by the School of Engineering’s Haneesh Kesari works to better prevent, detect and understand traumatic brain injuries by designing tools like sensor-equipped helmets and harnesses.

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News and Events

New research uncovers surprising physics of ‘marine snow’

June 20, 2025

Engineering scholars at Brown University uncovered unexpected dynamics in how organic particulates sink in the ocean, a process that plays a key role in marine nutrient cycling.

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News and Events

Brown joins federal lawsuit challenging reductions to Department of Defense grant funding

June 16, 2025

Legal action aims to block funding limits that would jeopardize Brown’s work to support national security and American scientific innovation through research in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry.

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Health and Medicine

New opioid testing techniques could lead to better therapies

June 16, 2025

Brown University engineers partnered with public health experts to create new diagnostic techniques that could help to deliver better, patient-centered care to adults and newborns alike.

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Science and Technology

With potential implications for mechanical systems, study reveals physics of ‘nick shot’ in squash

June 12, 2025

A new study, born out of an interest in using science to explain the everyday world, shows how competing forces conspire to keep the ball from bouncing, making it impossible for an opponent to return.

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Science and Technology

Targeted nanoparticles show promise for more effective antifungal treatments

May 12, 2025

In an advance that could lead to better treatment of troublesome fungal infections, Brown University engineers have developed a nanoscale drug delivery system specially targeted to fungal cells.

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Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore people’s vision

April 16, 2025

A team of Brown University researchers has identified a promising new approach that may one day help to restore vision in people affected by macular degeneration and other retinal disorders.

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Researchers develop new design and fabrication method to make lightsails for interstellar travel

March 27, 2025

In a potential step toward sending small spacecraft to the stars, researchers have developed an ultra-thin, ultra-reflective membrane designed to ride a column of laser light to incredible speeds.

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Student Life

Eva Erickson: Blending science, sports and the ultimate test of survival

March 20, 2025

Whether she’s captaining the men’s club hockey team or participating as the first openly autistic cast member on “Survivor,” the Brown graduate student in fluid and thermal science finds success in authenticity.

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Brown hosts National Academy of Engineering symposium on neurotechnology, neural engineering

March 15, 2025

The symposium focused on the ways in which engineering research can be brought to bear in better understanding the nervous system and treating injury and disease.

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Brown launches new master’s degree program in sustainable energy

March 13, 2025

Combining cutting-edge science, technology and engineering education with economic and policy instruction, the on-campus program will prepare students to be change-makers in the global transition to renewable energy.

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Health and Medicine

Brown experts discuss: What did the world learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?

March 11, 2025

Eight scholars from Brown University looked back at the pandemic with an eye toward how its lessons can help the United States and other nations prepare for the next global health crisis.

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Science and Technology

Researchers show how AI tools can be tuned to reflect specific political ideologies

October 22, 2024

As large language models play an increasing role in public discourse, a new study led by Brown researchers raises important ethical questions about the potential ways AI tools can be adapted by users.

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Health and Medicine

Putting pressure on mini-brains helps to model compression injuries

October 16, 2024

A research team led by Diane Hoffman-Kim, an associate professor of neuroscience and engineering at Brown, found a way to use cortical spheroids to study a type of brain injury that develops over time.

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Arts and Humanities

Gone but not forgotten: Beloved elm tree from Brown sees new life in the form of handcrafted art

October 2, 2024

Eiden Spilker and others from the Brown Design Workshop are repurposing wood from a treasured American elm into sculptures and keepsakes for the Brown community.

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Science and Technology

At inaugural technology and society symposium, a focus on sustainable energy solutions

September 19, 2024

A daylong conference brought together experts from Brown’s School of Engineering and beyond to spark collaborations in renewable energy, carbon capture and energy-efficient technologies for a sustainable future.

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Health and Medicine

Brown unveils design for signature life sciences research facility in Providence

September 12, 2024

Renderings for Danoff Laboratories show a state-of-the-art facility for integrated research ranging from molecular-level science, to biotech innovations, to patient therapies and interventions.

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News and Events

Brown names William A. and Ami Kuan Danoff Life Sciences Laboratories in recognition of generous gift

September 12, 2024

A planned state-of-the-art facility for integrated life sciences research, Danoff Laboratories in Providence’s Jewelry District will convene scientists to solve complex, interconnected health and medical challenges.

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Student Life

Photos and video: A lively beginning to the academic year

September 5, 2024

During a week of welcome events, Brown’s campus buzzed with the unmistakable spirit of new beginnings as the Fall 2024 semester kicked off.

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News and Events

Photos: Incoming students get step up in engineering pre-orientation program

August 27, 2024

With an emphasis on community and inclusion, the inaugural Brown Summer Transition Engineering Program is preparing incoming undergraduates to thrive in engineering before their studies officially begin.

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Science and Technology

Brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to ‘speak’ again

August 14, 2024

In a clinical trial and study supported by Brown scientists and alumni, a participant regained nearly fluent speech using a brain-computer interface that translates brain signals into speech with up to 97% accuracy.

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Health and Medicine

Q&A with Brown biochemist on RNA, the molecule causing global excitement among scientists

August 13, 2024

Juan Alfonzo, the director of Brown’s new RNA Center, discusses the formerly “forgotten cousin” of DNA and explains what the center is doing to maximize RNA’s potential.

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Brown ranks among Top 100 universities nationally in new patents issued

June 4, 2024

As Brown researchers work to turn discoveries into therapies, services and devices that can benefit people, the University was recognized as one of the top schools in the nation for utility patents granted in 2023.

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Local high schoolers gain design, engineering skills and ‘maker’ mindsets at Brown Design Workshop

June 4, 2024

Educators from Blackstone Academy Charter School in Pawtucket partnered with Brown’s makerspace to launch a new science class, empowering teens to design and create, and sparking interest in engineering.

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Science meets art in Brown engineering course, as students capture the beauty of fluid mechanics

May 7, 2024

Using the scientific principles behind fluid mechanics, students in a School of Engineering course produced stunning imagery brought to life via high-speed photography.

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News and Events

Graduate student speakers will offer insights at Commencement on navigating setbacks to reach goals

May 7, 2024

As Brown celebrates its 256th Commencement, Nadia Tsado and Deanna Stueber will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.

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Science and Technology

Brown’s National Labs Day showcases research ties with national labs, opens door for new partnerships

April 19, 2024

The daylong conference brought together scientists, engineers and technical experts from Brown and the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories to strengthen existing partnerships and enable new collaborations.

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Could new technique for ‘curving’ light be the secret to improved wireless communication?

April 9, 2024

In a breakthrough that could help revolutionize wireless communication, researchers unveiled a novel method for manipulating terahertz waves, allowing them to curve around obstacles instead of being blocked by them.

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Health and Medicine

New technique for predicting protein dynamics may prove big breakthrough for drug discovery

March 27, 2024

A novel AI-powered method developed by a team of Brown University researchers offers a fast, cost-effective way to understand protein structures in multiple dimensions, making it a useful tool for pharmacology.

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Health and Medicine

Open for leading-edge science: New Brown wet labs open at Point 225 in Providence

March 26, 2024

The sixth floor of 225 Dyer St. has been outfitted with much-needed life sciences lab space to welcome Brown University researchers and encourage innovation and collaboration.

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