Research

Hadley Johnson ’25 has been selected for the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program, a transatlantic partnership between the National Institutes of Health, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge.

Jeff Bary, Sweet Family Chair and professor of physics and astronomy, has made preserving dark skies a personal mission. It has led him to partner with Professor of Geography Mike Loranty as well as students and regional institutions to measure light pollution and identify areas for improvement.

Associate Professor of Epidemiology Bineyam Taye and Angie Zhu ’26 conducted a 2025 study, supported by a grant from the Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute, examining how household food insecurity influences gut microbiome composition of Ethiopian schoolchildren.

Jeff Arigo ’26 took his Colgate cancer research experience to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and came home with a first-place honor.

The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute has announced this year’s awards supporting interdisciplinary research, training, and student-centered scholarship at Colgate.

After a semester of studying and researching ecological theory, students in Professors Catherine Cardelús and Eddie Watkins’ Tropical Ecology course embarked on a three-week expedition across Peru.

What began as a Colgate research paper earned Abrielle Silva ’26 first place at the New York State Economics Association’s 2025 Undergraduate Paper Contest.

Colgate University faculty, staff, and alumni regularly provide their expertise and contribute to national and regional media outlets shaping discussions about vital research and current events.

The grant will support Professor Bruce Hansen’s research exploring the subtleties of human perception and cognition.

Using innovative techniques, Colgate researchers catalogue New York’s beneficial beavers.