From Milstein scholar to design tech pioneer

Julia Beitel is pursuing a master’s in Design Technology at Cornell Tech, creating projects that fuse design, sustainability, and technology.

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Seamless tech: ‘OriStitch’ threads computation and 3D textiles

Researchers from the Cornell Bowers have developed OriStitch, a new software and fabrication system that takes simple 3D objects and spins them into a design for a textile version using carefully placed stitches in fabric.

Bird-of-paradise inspires darkest fabric ever made

The color “ultrablack” has a variety of uses, including in cameras, solar panels and telescopes, but it’s difficult to produce and can appear less black when viewed at an angle. A Cornell lab has devised a simple method for making the elusive color.

Gala inspires students to find their fit in fashion industry

A festive black-tie gala brought together fashion industry star power, networking opportunities and Cornell fashion students wearing shimmering gowns and fashion-forward tuxedos.

Bone density builder wins top prize at food hackathon

The weekend event involved more than 150 undergraduate and graduate students from across Cornell.

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At COP30, floating plaza shifts perspective of sea-level rise

At United Nations climate meetings in Brazil, a floating pavilion whose designers include AAP's J. Meejin Yoon offers delegates a "surreal" eye-level view of the water.

‘Fit for Duty’ explores military uniforms’ influence on fashion

Opening on Veterans Day, the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection exhibition traces the interplay of form and function across conflict and couture – while highlighting Cornell’s land-grant legacy of military service.

Certification promotes being ‘age friendly’ as good business

Assisted by Cornell faculty and students, Tompkins County has launched a program to recognize businesses for efforts to welcome patrons across the age spectrum.

Cornell AAP to launch first New York City-based high school summer program

The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning is adding a new summer intensive for high schoolers interested in studying the collective aspirations, methodologies, and processes involved in the design of cities.

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