Researchers at Syracuse University share a passion for exploration and a pursuit of knowledge that can impact the world. Three leaders in their respective fields share insights about their efforts to break new ground. Biomedical and chemical engineering professor Shikha Nangia discusses her work in studying the blood-brain barrier using theoretical and computational techniques. A pioneer in the use of virtual reality for journalism, Newhouse professor Dan Pacheco explores new technologies shaping the future of media. And evolutionary biologist Scott Pitnick, a member of the university’s Center for Reproductive Evolution, talks about mapping genomes to phenomes and characterizing complex traits across hundreds of species. His work can shed light on the genetics of disease in humans.