College of Science and Technology at Temple University

Researchers at CST are helping solve one of science’s longest-standing mysteries: why water behaves differently than almost every other liquid on Earth.

The interdisciplinary team, based in Temple’s Institute for Computational Molecular Science, combined artificial intelligence with quantum mechanical simulations to uncover new insight into water’s unique density behavior. Their findings were recently published in Science Advances.

Beyond helping explain one of water’s defining properties, the research demonstrates how AI can be used alongside fundamental physics to tackle complex challenges across chemistry, materials science and energy research.

Pictured (left to right): Yizhi Song, postdoctoral researcher and first author of the study; Henry Howard, doctoral student; and Yupei Zhang, postdoctoral researcher.

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From collecting more than 1,900 arthropods in the field to presenting research at national conferences, Isabella “Izzy” Miller is using science to better understand climate change and protect local communities. 

The CST Earth and Environmental Science senior found her passion through hands-on research at the , where she studied how tornado disturbance impacts biodiversity and ecosystems.

“I’ve had the space to exercise my curiosity.”

Now, she’s continuing her journey through Temple’s 4+1 Sustainability program with plans to make an impact through environmental communication, conservation and policy work.

One family. Five Temple degrees.

CST biochemistry graduate Julia Kaskey became the fifth member of her family to graduate from Temple, continuing a legacy that started with her parents meeting right here on campus.

She’s setting her sights on medical school and a future career in obstetrics and gynecology or pediatrics. Temple Made runs in the family. ❤️🦉

“The world is a whole lot bigger than I thought.” 

For computer science graduate Cameron Kerestus, studying abroad at became one of the most transformative parts of his college experience.

“During my sophomore year at Temple, I did undergraduate research in the Department of Physics with the brilliant Jeff Martoff,” Cameron said, later going on to work on qubit diagnostics, data visualization and low-level driver implementation.

Now, after interning with Walmart Global Tech, he’s heading to Arkansas full-time to work in payment processing. 

What a great career panel and networking event for CST students.

Thanks to our PSM students and their faculty advisors for yesterday’s capstone presentations. So many amazing research projects.

The Biology Research Showcase was today! Outstanding research and amazing smiles. We hope every student that participated is proud of their hard work.

Last Experience Temple Day of the semester. We will miss our senior + ! Thank you to everyone who stopped by today, we hope you join our community!

Celebrating excellence at last night’s CIS/ACM Awards Dinner!

Hosted by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and the Association for Computing Machinery, the evening recognized outstanding students and faculty across leadership, research, teaching and service.

Shoutout to our awardees:
Noah Peles, Henry Schoemer, Louise Dupont, Salwa Sibay, Kush Patel, Egi Rama, Yatri Patel, Dr. Stephen MacNeil, Michael West, Xinwen (Ellen) Zhang, Qi Zang, Meira Galapo, James Andre McMichaels, Dev Patel, Smiki Satrusalya, Arvin Mefsha

and a special recognition to Gene Kwatny for his lasting impact on CIS.


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