Princeton Center on Science and Technology

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

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

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

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