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The Council on Science and Technology fosters education, research, and intellectual exchange that deepen and broaden understanding, experience, and appreciation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Council partners with engineering, mathematics, natural sciences, the arts, humanities, and social sciences to explore and promote the relation of STEM with culture and the course of public affairs.

Do you know a STEM Star? The CST STEM Star Award recognizes students, staff, and faculty from all disciplines who, in pa...
03/30/2026

Do you know a STEM Star? The CST STEM Star Award recognizes students, staff, and faculty from all disciplines who, in partnership with and/or supported by the CST, have made significant contributions to supporting our mission of advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) literacy across University and beyond. We are now accepting nominations. To nominate a colleague or fellow student, and to learn more about last year's winners, visit:
https://cst.princeton.edu/opportunities/stem-star-award

We’re making glass today behind Lewis Library today with Pezz Glassworks. Participants enjoyed a short lecture on the sc...
03/27/2026

We’re making glass today behind Lewis Library today with Pezz Glassworks. Participants enjoyed a short lecture on the science of glassmaking before making their own beautiful glass orbs. Come and check it out! We are here until 3:45!

Attention all undergraduates! The application for the Gregory T. Pope Prize for Science Writing is now open. The Gregor...
03/26/2026

Attention all undergraduates! The application for the Gregory T. Pope Prize for Science Writing is now open. The Gregory T. Pope Prize for Science Writing is granted to an undergraduate student who has shown a keen interest in science and demonstrated an outstanding ability to communicate that enthusiasm to a wide audience through journalism.
Raphaela Gold (English '26), was the recipient of the 2025 Pope Prize for her submission“On Umwelt”. For more information and to read Raphaela's and other submissions, visit:
https://cst.princeton.edu/pope-prize

Students in Princeton University VIS 249 / STC 249 Beyond Transparency: Glass as Material and Muse, co-taught by Lewis ...
03/19/2026

Students in Princeton University VIS 249 / STC 249 Beyond Transparency: Glass as Material and Muse, co-taught by Lewis Center for the Arts Martha Friedman (VIS) and Vivian Feng (CST), traveled to the Corning Museum of Glass for an immersive, hands-on exploration of the material in action. Through demonstrations of historical glassblowing techniques, a behind-the-scenes conservation lab tour , and studio time where students created fusion glass art and crafted paperweights, the trip perfectly connected glass as a material learned in the classroom to real objects through the lenses of history, art, and innovation. Read more: https://cst.princeton.edu/news/2026/students-visit-corning-museum-glass

Over fall break, students in Princeton University first-year seminar FRS 114: The Glass Class, embarked on an unforgetta...
11/07/2025

Over fall break, students in Princeton University first-year seminar FRS 114: The Glass Class, embarked on an unforgettable study trip to Venice, Italy, led by Vivian Feng from the CST and Gisella Gisolo from the Office of International Programs. The group immersed themselves in the rich world of Venetian glass art, culture, and history through guest lectures and guided visits to renowned museums and landmarks, glass mosaic tile factory, and a historic glass furnace in Murano. A highlight of the trip was the opportunity to learn and work at a Murano glass school, where students received hands-on training in techniques such as glass fusion, millefiori work, and bead-making.
Read more and visit the student travel blog:
https://cst.princeton.edu/news/2025/immersion-venetian-glass-world-frs-114-glass-class-traveling-venice

Students from Princeton University first-year seminar, FRS 177: "The Socratic Scientist" spent fall break in Athens, Gr...
11/01/2025

Students from Princeton University first-year seminar, FRS 177: "The Socratic Scientist" spent fall break in Athens, Greece, exploring how science, society, and ethics have been intertwined since ancient times. 🏛️
From the Ancient Agora to the University of Athens, they reflected on how inquiry and ethics shape scientific progress. A visit to the Alexander Fleming Biomedical Sciences Research Center with alumnus Dr. George Skretas *06 offered insight into global bioscience innovation, and the trip concluded with a symphony at the Herodeon Theater—thanks to hosts Alexia Inglessis ’11 and Ismini Inglessis ’13.
https://cst.princeton.edu/news/2025/frs-177-explores-science-society-and-ethics-athens

The Princeton University first-year seminar “The Oldest Science: An Overview of Ancient Astronomy Around the World” spe...
10/31/2025

The Princeton University first-year seminar “The Oldest Science: An Overview of Ancient Astronomy Around the World” spent fall break in Peru, exploring ancient Incan sites and learning how modern descendants continue to preserve their traditions. Led by Erin Flowers, astrophysicist and Assistant Director of STEM Education at the CST, the class began their journey in Cusco, traveled through the Sacred Valley of the Incas—with some stargazing along the way—and concluded at the breathtaking Machu Picchu.
https://cst.princeton.edu/news/2025/frs-155-explores-peru

We were thrilled to honor Raphaela Gold (English '26), recipient of the 2025 Gregory T. Pope Prize for Scientific Writin...
10/20/2025

We were thrilled to honor Raphaela Gold (English '26), recipient of the 2025 Gregory T. Pope Prize for Scientific Writing for “On Umwelt” in recognition of her demonstrated dedication to and passion for science writing.
The Gregory T. Pope Prize for Science Writing is granted to an undergraduate student who has shown a keen interest in science and demonstrated an outstanding ability to communicate that enthusiasm to a wide audience through journalism.
Congratulations, Raphi!
Find her beautifully written submission here:https://cst.princeton.edu/news/2025/raphaela-gold-26-honored-2025-pope-prize-winner

What makes a movie, a movie? Friday's RadLab, led by film enthusiast Giovanni Nigro '28, is for passionate film buffs wh...
10/20/2025

What makes a movie, a movie?
Friday's RadLab, led by film enthusiast Giovanni Nigro '28, is for passionate film buffs who seek a deeper understanding of the art on how every part contributes to the meaning and message of a film.
Led by film enthusiast Giovanni Nigro '28. Friday, October 24th 5-6:30 in the Princeton University StudioLab.
https://cst.princeton.edu/events/2025/radlab-goes-movies

The CST hosted "STEM & Beyond: Charting an Interdisciplinary Journey", a panel showcasing the opportunities when STEM in...
10/16/2025

The CST hosted "STEM & Beyond: Charting an Interdisciplinary Journey", a panel showcasing the opportunities when STEM intersects with the humanities, arts, and other fields. The panel, from a wide range of fields, shared formative experiences, discussed the application of disciplinary methods in new contexts, and reflected on the challenges of navigating interdisciplinary careers. Students gained practical insights and advice for charting their own interdisciplinary paths.
https://cst.princeton.edu/news/2025/stem-%C2%A0beyond-charting-interdisciplinary-journey

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