Research makes a difference

By Danielle Alio, Office of Communications on Dec. 3, 2014, 2 p.m.

These three Princeton University researchers are striving to improve people's lives through innovations in science and engineering. Their research topics include blood sugar monitoring, computer interaction and genes related to cancer.

In the freshman seminar, "Earth's Environments and Ancient Civilizations," students study how to use global positioning systems (GPS), archaeological and geological data, geophysical technology, and computer programs to seek and examine the buried remnants of lost civilizations. The course included a trip to Cyprus, where students collected data for final presentations about how ancient civilizations altered the landscape and changed the environment — and vice versa.

The Seasons at Princeton .

"The Seasons at Princeton" is a collection of photos showing the Princeton University campus at various points throughout the year. Each photo represents a particular season and moment at the University.

Laser device may end pin pricks, improve quality of life for diabetics .

Princeton University researchers have developed a way to use a laser to measure people's blood sugar, and, with more work to shrink the laser system to a portable size, the technique could allow diabetics to check their condition without pricking themselves to draw blood.

University offers year-round programming for families, children .

Be amazed by a faculty science lecture, explore the University's green spaces, listen to a children's concert, or come and relax in the gallery of our children's library. There's plenty for families to do at Princeton University.

'Art of Science 2014' .

The "Art of Science 2014" exhibit in the Friend Center on the Princeton University campus consists of 44 images and 12 videos of artistic merit created during the course of scientific research. The works, part of a recurring show now in its seventh iteration, were chosen from more than 250 images and 50 videos submitted from over 25 departments across the University. This video offers a cross-section of the artwork on display.

Student venture provides English language education in India .

Hello, Seekho, a phone-based English language learning service in India, was founded by two Princeton students during their sophomore year. As they complete their time at Princeton, Kasturi Shah and Vaasvi Goyal balance student life with startup life.