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Q&A with 2024 Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus John Hopfield

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Q&A with 2024 Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus John Hopfield

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | November 1

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield to learn about his background in physics, time on campus, and life after winning the Nobel Prize. Hopfield was awarded the prize alongside Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries that have led to the development of machine learning and artificial neural networks.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield to learn about his background in physics, time on campus, and life after winning the Nobel Prize. Hopfield was awarded the prize alongside Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries that have led to the development of machine learning and artificial neural networks.

Q&A with Coleen Murphy, director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, on aging

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Q&A with Coleen Murphy, director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, on aging

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | October 21

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Colleen Murphy one year after her book’s publication to discuss her interest in aging, groundbreaking research in the field, and the future of longevity science.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Colleen Murphy one year after her book’s publication to discuss her interest in aging, groundbreaking research in the field, and the future of longevity science.

Professor Emeritus John Hopfield awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

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Professor Emeritus John Hopfield awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | October 9

Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”

Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”

A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

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A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi and Julian Hartman-Sigall
| NEWS | 07/18/2023

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

Seyedsayamdost Lab discovers first pathway for Selenium insertion into natural products

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Seyedsayamdost Lab discovers first pathway for Selenium insertion into natural products

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | 03/23/2023

In a study titled “Biosynthesis of selenium-containing small molecules in diverse microorganisms,” published in the journal Nature, Princeton researchers in the Department of Chemistry reported on the discovery of a new pathway in selenium metabolism. Their discovery marks a huge step in understanding selenium metabolism in almost 20 years.  

In a study titled “Biosynthesis of selenium-containing small molecules in diverse microorganisms,” published in the journal Nature, Princeton researchers in the Department of Chemistry reported on the discovery of a new pathway in selenium metabolism. Their discovery marks a huge step in understanding selenium metabolism in almost 20 years.  

Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

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Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | 01/26/2023

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

Princeton mathematics professor June Huh and Melanie Matchett Wood GS ’09 named 2022 MacArthur Fellows

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Princeton mathematics professor June Huh and Melanie Matchett Wood GS ’09 named 2022 MacArthur Fellows

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | 10/13/2022

June Huh, a professor in the mathematics department, and Melanie Matchet Wood GS ’09 won the 2022 MacArthur Fellowship. Huh was recognized for proving mathematical conjectures and Wood for her work on number theory. 

June Huh, a professor in the mathematics department, and Melanie Matchet Wood GS ’09 won the 2022 MacArthur Fellowship. Huh was recognized for proving mathematical conjectures and Wood for her work on number theory. 

Former Princeton economics professors Ben Bernanke and Philip Dybvig awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

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Former Princeton economics professors Ben Bernanke and Philip Dybvig awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

Bhoomika Chowdhary and Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | 10/12/2022

Two former Princeton professors have been awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Bernanke is currently a distinguished senior fellow with the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institution. He served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014. Dybvig is a Professor of Banking and Finance at the Olin Business School of Washington University in St. Louis.

Two former Princeton professors have been awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Bernanke is currently a distinguished senior fellow with the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institution. He served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014. Dybvig is a Professor of Banking and Finance at the Olin Business School of Washington University in St. Louis.

“A coordinated regulatory dance”: Levine lab identifies new elements involved in genome organization

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“A coordinated regulatory dance”: Levine lab identifies new elements involved in genome organization

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | 08/02/2022

Levine’s team’s work could have critical implications in treating a host of human diseases, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and diabetes.

Levine’s team’s work could have critical implications in treating a host of human diseases, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and diabetes.

Princeton mathematician June Huh wins 2022 Fields Medal, becomes first recipient of Korean descent

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Princeton mathematician June Huh wins 2022 Fields Medal, becomes first recipient of Korean descent

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
| NEWS | 07/09/2022

Huh becomes the 13th Princeton-affiliated individual to win the Fields Medal. Previous winners include current faculty members Charles Fefferman and Manjul Bhargava GS ’01, who received the Medal in 1978 and 2014, respectively.  

Huh becomes the 13th Princeton-affiliated individual to win the Fields Medal. Previous winners include current faculty members Charles Fefferman and Manjul Bhargava GS ‘01, who received the Medal in 1978 and 2014, respectively.  

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