Computing & Information Sciences

Prescription drug identifier takes top prize at Cornell Cup

A device that uses image processing to instantly identify a prescription drug took top honors at the first Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel, May 4-5. (May 10, 2012)

Robots learn to pick up oddly shaped objects

Cornell researchers have created an algorithm to guide autonomous robots in grasping odd shapes. (May 8, 2012)

'You're gonna need a bigger quote!': What makes movie lines memorable

By applying computer analysis to a database of movie scripts, Cornell researchers show what linguistic features make a statement stand out.

Researchers demonstrate new way to control nonvolatile magnetic memory devices

Cornell researchers have demonstrated a new strategy for making energy-efficient, reliable nonvolatile magnetic memory devices, which retain information without electric power. (May 4, 2012)

Engineering students feature game-playing, ball-launching robots at Cornell Cup

Student engineers will play host to 22 university teams vying for cash prizes at the inaugural Cornell Cup USA, presented by Intel, May 4-5 in Walt Disney World. (April 26, 2012)

Speakers echo language style of superiors, especially if they need something

Computer analysis of online discussion and Supreme Court arguments shows how speakers unconsciously adjust to those with power. (April 23, 2012)

'PULSE' throbs with entrepreneurial activity

PULSE, a showcase of student-run startups, was held April 7 in Sage Atrium. After that event, students were invited to the grand opening of PopShop, a co-working space at 206B Dryden Road. (April 9, 2012)

Robotics expert is part of $10M automated programming project

Cornell robotics researcher Hadas Kress-Gazit is part of a five-year, $10 million National Science Foundation project to make computer programming faster, easier and more intuitive.

To convince people, come at them from different angles

Research on Facebook shows that people base decisions not on the number of requests they receive, but on the variety of social contexts the requests come from. (April 2, 2012)