Research at the Graduate Center
Master’s and doctoral students at the CUNY Graduate Center conduct original research, working with renowned faculty at our many research centers and institutes.
Master’s and doctoral students at the CUNY Graduate Center conduct original research, working with renowned faculty at our many research centers and institutes.
The Graduate Center provides doctoral and master’s students with ample resources to support their research efforts.

Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)
The ASRC is CUNY’s premier scientific research institute. Located in a 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building in Upper Manhattan, the ASRC fosters collaboration across disciplines and encourages groundbreaking research. Among the extraordinary resources onsite is a 5,000-square-foot cleanroom—the largest in New York City.
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Centers and Institutes
The Graduate Center is home to more than 30 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes focused on areas of compelling social, civic, cultural, and scientific study. These centers also offer student fellowships.
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GC Faculty
The Graduate Center’s faculty has approximately 2,200 members based across CUNY’s campuses, including approximately 140 appointed exclusively at the Graduate Center. Among our faculty are leading researchers in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering. Our faculty members regularly receive prestigious honors and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Humanities Medal, the National Medal of Science, and the New York City Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology.
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Mar 22, 2023
A New Experiment Recreates Soupy Leftovers of the Big Bang
Professor Stefan Bathe leads a team that will study subatomic particles from plasma that existed at the start of the universe.
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Mar 10, 2023
Scientists Demonstrate Time Reflection of Electromagnetic Waves in a Groundbreaking Experiment
The discovery establishes the foundations for revolutionary applications in wireless communications and optical computing.
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Mar 1, 2023
It’s True. It’s Getting Harder to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Neuroscientist Orie Shafer explains why modern living keeps us up at night and how we can get some decent shuteye.
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Feb 10, 2023
Happy Valentines Day! Some Thoughts on Sexual Pleasure Equity from a GC Professor
A psychologist shares her findings and advice on creating strong, satisfying romantic relationships.
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