Research News
25 July 2025Magnetic Fields and Military Secrets: Summer Research with a Twist
Students blend physics, history and art to create a digital archive of vintage scientific equipment pulled from Eaton Hall’s hidden archives.
Read More10 July 2025Where Does Lake Effect Snow Begin? HWS Students Investigate
Decades of data help reveal the surprising origins of cold air over the Great Lakes.
Read More24 June 2025Conflicting Evidence May Not Change Minds but Strong Evidence Can
With support from her former student co-authors, Assistant Professor Stephanie Anglin’s research reveals that people are more open to changing their beliefs than previously thought—when presented with high-quality evidence.
Read More18 June 2025Investing in Collaborative Summer Research
A 1974 alumnus looks to fund summer research initiatives that challenge students to think across disciplines and explore new ways of understanding.
Read More16 June 2025HWS Faculty Deepen Focus on Asia at National Conference
Four professors from Hobart and William Smith shared research and curricular innovations at the ASIANetwork Annual Conference, advancing conversations on Southeast Asia, India and China’s global presence.
Read More15 May 2025A Bat-Like Robot Design Using Echolocation Could Help Find Disaster Survivors
Faculty and student research in AI and robotics merge to create more effective and cost-efficient methods for search and rescue missions.
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