Advancing Science through Collaboration
We catalyze interdisciplinary STEM research, collaboration, and education for the public good and further STEM outreach across CUNY, greater New York, and beyond. Our integrated research environment spans diverse scientific initiatives, driving innovation to society’s most pressing scientific challenges.
Featured News
November 14, 2025
ASRC Photonics Initiative Aims at Creating a New Age of Wireless Communication
An $11.4 million international collaboration aims to revolutionize how data travels through the air—using structured surfaces to process radio signals faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Our Initiatives
The CUNY ASRC unites leading researchers across five critically important areas of science to address complex questions with profound implications for scientific discovery and societal well-being. Each initiative distinguishes itself nationally and internationally through pioneering research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and training opportunities for the next generation of innovators.
Outreach
The IlluminationSpace Hub brings CUNY science directly to our surrounding NYC community. We engage young people in STEM learning, build lasting partnerships with local organizations, and create opportunities for those traditionally underrepresented in science to discover their potential.
By the Numbers
$31 million
In research awards in 2024-2025.
16 lab facilities
With a variety of instruments to facilitate research.
226 team members
Researchers and support staff dedicated to scientific progress.
3,000+ visitors
Welcomed to the ASRC’s IlluminationSpace.
Latest News
- November 14, 2025
ASRC Photonics Initiative Aims at Creating a New Age of Wireless Communication - November 12, 2025
Scientists Make Dark Exciton States Shine, Unlocking New Frontiers for Nanotechnology - November 10, 2025
A Novel Climate BioStress Model and Sentinel System Seeks to Track Global Climate Impacts - October 13, 2025
Twisting Sound: Scientists Discover a New Way to Control Mechanical Vibrations in Metamaterials - August 27, 2025
New Research Makes First Broad-Spectrum Antiviral
Upcoming Events
- January 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am
Epigenetics Core Presents: Hands-on Bioinformatics: Exploring Single Cell RNA-Seq - January 15, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Neuroscience Spring 2026 Seminar Series – Anna Orr - February 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am
Photonics Initiative Seminar: Rainer Hillenbrand - February 9, 2026 @ 11:00 am
Photonics Initiative Seminar: Itai Cohen - February 19, 2026 @ 11:00 am
Photonics Initiative Seminar: Javier Garcia De Abajo
Join our Research Community
Explore ways to get involved – from becoming a facility user to graduate programs and postdoctoral positions – learn about opportunities to help advance science.
