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The University of Notre Dame will confer an honorary doctor of engineering degree on Mary Boyce — @MechCU prof. and dean emerita of Columbia Engineering— at its 2026 Commencement. She'll also deliver the Graduate School Commencement keynote on May 16. bit.ly/4dnxmU9

Hearing aids amplify all incoming sound, and so struggle with noisy surroundings. Brain-controlled hearing tech from @NimaMesgarani, @infinivishal & team could lead to a new generation of hearing systems that help people single out a voice in a crowd. Read more: zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/brain-controll…

Three Columbians were elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Membership in the academy is considered one of science’s highest honors. news.columbia.edu/news/three-col…

Professor Laramie Jensen’s interest in inorganic and analytical chemistry led her to the ocean. And then to the North Pole. news.columbia.edu/news/decoding-…

Is that solar panel pointing in the right direction? In cities, it’s difficult to know. Columbia Engineers have developed a new system that uses a 360° image to forecast the energy a panel in a given location and orientation would generate. Learn more: bit.ly/4vE2wPH

Professor @jcolinhill was recognized by @brkthroughprize for advances in cosmic microwave background and supernovae cosmology. news.columbia.edu/news/professor…

A study co-authored by @Columbia faculty offers new insights into how individual trees – and consequently forests – regenerate after devastating hurricanes. fas.columbia.edu/news/even-afte…

New research pairs human genome data with Epstein–Barr virus sequencing—revealing hidden host–virus interactions that influence cancer risk. ow.ly/7CYZ50YJZTx

Happy #EarthMonth! This #ColumbiaBeautifulPlanet 📷 features rock, ice, and sky in Greenland, "an ancient place holding the secrets of our planet, our memories" (@Cryocity, LDEO). Share yours! For more #EarthDay photos and resources: earthday.columbia.edu

The first-ever Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026) has just concluded at @Columbia. It’s been a full day of riveting discussions about the challenges and opportunities in responsible AI. Thank you to the leaders from industry, academia, and government joined us.

How do brains change with age? By analyzing brain activity throughout the lives of mice, @ItamarKahn @GaganWig @ezra_wn & team found that the rodent’s brain ages similarly to that of a human. Studying mice could therefore be a powerful way to learn more about how our brains decline as we grow old. zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/understand-how… @Columbia @UT_Dallas #neuroscience

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (@aaas) honored three @Columbia faculty members for scientific excellence and service to their communities. news.columbia.edu/news/three-col…

Calling all Columbia researchers! Join us for From Theory to Practice: IICD Workshop Series: a hands-on workshop led by Dr. @khanh_n_dinh . 📅 Date: April 9, 2026 🎓 Eligibility: Open to Columbia graduate students, postdocs, and research staff Register > bit.ly/4rpY2Zr

With AI, it’s now possible for researchers to predict the three-dimensional structures of proteins directly from their amino-acid sequences. columbiamed.link/41pEud2

New @Columbia University research reflects a growing understanding of how the gut can drive behaviors across species. news.columbia.edu/news/cells-mos…

What leads to Alzheimer’s disease? A new Columbia Mailman–led study analyzes nearly 10M patient records to see how health conditions, lifestyle, and environment interact over time to shape dementia risk—aiming to spot risk earlier and improve prevention. @CUEpidemiology @ColumbiaMed ow.ly/M6A550YvUGo

Spectrum NY1 News recently featured @ColumbiaBME @ColumbiaUEIL & Dr. Stergios Zacharoulis @ColumbiaMed, highlighting their ongoing collaboration applying innovative focused ultrasound methods in the clinic. Summary: bit.ly/4dhG2wW Full segment: bit.ly/4bjYdzn

Oleg Gang and his chemical engineering lab at @Columbia's @CUSEAS aren’t building Art Deco architecture; their landmarks are incredibly small devices built from nanoscopic building blocks that arrange themselves. engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/nee…

Columbia deans, professors, and students gathered on Wednesday in Low Library for a high-level discussion of how AI is shaping University teaching and learning. news.columbia.edu/news/columbia-…

Calling grad students & postdocs! Join a FREE 5-day workshop on #cancerresearch methods, July 6-10. Learn about data integration & optimal transport. Apply by April 10. Email iicdoutreach@columbia.edu for info or visit >> bit.ly/IICDWorkshop20…