The Office of Global Science and Technology (GST) unites researchers across disciplines and global campuses to advance their fields, partnerships and impact.

Science & Tech Opportunities

Materials & Technologies

Physics · Chemistry · Engineering

New materials are the fundamental enablers of modern civilization — from fuel-efficient transport to next-generation energy systems. Advances in this space open new industries, drive economic growth, and define the frontier of human knowledge.

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Quantum Institute

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Sustainability

Climate · Technology · Adaptation

Humanity is in a race against time to build systems and societies that can endure. Research in sustainable technologies, materials, and climate adaptation is not optional — it is the infrastructure on which a livable future depends.

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Health, Biology & Human Condition

Medicine · Engineering · Life Sciences

The cost and complexity of human health is one of the defining challenges of our time. Research at the intersection of biology, engineering, and medicine holds the key to making care more effective, accessible, and affordable — for both people and the planet.

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Engineering Health Institute

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EARTH SYSTEMS Institute

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Leadership

The Institute’s leadership combines top experts in climate modeling, engineering, and environmental studies at three powerhouse NYU schools. Navigating our continuously evolving planet requires a collaborative, fast-moving research environment. The Institute is structured for maximum agility to spark innovation, with a leadership team that embodies this forward-thinking, multidisciplinary approach and has already begun putting it into action.

Leadership

Director and Co-Deputy Directors

Affiliated Faculty

Leadership

Director and Co-Deputy Directors

Research Faculty Across NYU’s Schools and Institutes