20 Binghamton inventors honored for breakthroughs in cancer vaccines, wearable tech and more
By Katie Liu | May 11, 2026 | Story on BingUNews here The third annual Innovation to Impact Symposium celebrated success stories in innovation for both faculty and student researchers. Twenty Binghamton inventors received recognition for their 2025 patents related to issues such as cancer cell vaccines, treatments easing the side effects of existing regimens […]
Can NJ Be PFAS-Free? New Consortium Launches at NJIT to Eradicate ‘Forever Chemicals’
Written by: Mindy Weisberger One of the most pervasive global pollution problems of the 21st century is a group of human-made chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Used since the late 1930s in consumer and industrial products to repel water and resist stains, these compounds earned the nickname “forever chemicals” because they don’t naturally […]
Igniting FSU: The Trinity of Transformation | ART Network Portal Webinar Series
Webinar Summary for ART Network Portal Apr 30, 2026 11:16 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Quick recap This was an inaugural webinar for the ART Network Portal, featuring Stacey Patterson, Vice President for Research at Florida State University, and Valerie McDevitt, Associate Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, who presented their NSF ART […]
FSU researcher partners with Sunfish, an IGNITE Tallahassee member, to map the Wakulla Springs system
A Florida State University hydrogeologist will leverage technology from Sunfish, an IGNITE Tallahassee member, to map the Wakulla Springs system—generating new insight into Florida’s water supply. This project reflects the strength of Tallahassee’s innovation ecosystem, where university research and startups operate in the same orbit and drive societal impact. Read more here.
Clemson STRIDE Spring 2026 ART Academy pitch competition
We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Spring STRIDE ART Academy, celebrated during our semester Pitch Competition on April 16th. 🧪🔬 ⚗️🧬 This cohort, comprised of over 12 dedicated teams, showcased a broad band of research, ranging from AI-powered innovations to advancements in healthcare and more. The afternoon featured seven compelling pitches […]
Clemson STRIDE Principal Investigator John Ballato- Fiber optics are turning 60 years old this year
Clemson University- STRIDE’s Principal Investigator John Ballato has dedicated over 30 years to the field of fiber optics and was recently featured in Clemson University News to share his expertise on the technology. Fiber optics are turning 60 years old this year, and account for many of the modern day conveniences we may take for […]
Clemson University leads S.C. universities in research activity, recognized by NSF
Clemson University was recently recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the most active research institution in South Carolina. Total research and development expenditures reached an all-time high at $339 million in 2024, the highest expenditure across all South Carolina universities according to the most recent NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey. While the […]
Clemson welcomes STRIDE ART Academy Cohort 4 Spring 26 teams
We are pleased to welcome the members of Cohort 4 to the Clemson University STRIDE- ART Academy Spring 2026 class. This semester, Clemson University STRIDE is proud to host 12 participants representing a diverse range of academic titles, from United Mechanical Endowed Associate Professor, Penney Endowed Distinguished Associate Professor, Tenured faculty, Associate/Assistant Professors to Postdoctoral Fellows. […]
NJIT’s Center for Translational Research Quickens Technology’s Pace to Market
Written by: Tracey Regan Richard Calbi, director of Ridgewood Water, was astonished to discover the extent of PFAS contamination in New Jersey drinking water when the state adopted pollution standards for the industrial chemicals in 2020. “The first thing we did was determine if we were affected and found them in every one of our […]
STRIDE ART Co-PI & STRP awardee both recognized as two of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers
We would like to congratulate Shelia Cotten, Associate Vice President for Research Development (and Clemson University- STRIDE Co-PI) and Matthew Browning, Associate professor and director of the Clemson Virtual Reality and Nature Lab (and Clemson University- STRIDE STRP grant awardee), on being recognized as two of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers. The list is curated by […]