Mixing physical, virtual worlds to drive home climate urgency

The Communal eXtended-Reality (CXR) system is a cutting-edge blend of the physical and digital worlds in which virtual scenes are overlaid onto the real world, designed to engage communities in new ways. 

Two doctoral students receive Qualcomm Innovation Fellowships

A team of two Cornell information science doctoral students received 2024 Qualcomm Innovation Fellowships, selected as one of 16 winning teams from 55 initial project teams for their proposal on wearable technology.

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Brevity is money when using AI for data analysis

A new computational system called Schemonic, developed by Cornell researchers, cuts the costs of using large language models such as ChatGPT and Google Bard by combing large datasets and generating what amounts to “CliffsNotes” versions of data.

Faculty invited to apply for 2030 Project Fast Grants on future energy systems

The 2030 Project is requesting proposals for its 2024 Fast Grants. An information session will be held Sept. 9, and proposals are due Oct. 18. 

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Eight early-career professors win NSF development awards

Researchers studying artificial intelligence training data and treatment of swelling linked to breast cancer are among the eight Cornell assistant professors who recently received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

Kotlikoff to new students: Embrace the ‘freedom and responsibility’ of Cornell

First-year and transfer students gathered Aug. 25 at Schoellkopf Field for New Student Convocation, where they were encouraged to pursue their ambitions while upholding the shared values of the community.

CSMore: A springboard for computer science success

Now in its fifth year, CSMore is a program designed to give prospective computer science majors a head start on future classes, a chance to develop fundamental skills and a community to support them along their journey.

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Committee to recommend final expressive activity policy

The committee of faculty members, students and staff is in the process of reviewing the university’s interim expressive activity policy and will recommend a final policy early in the fall semester.

Digital artist creates dreamscapes in pixels, neurons

An architecture and computer graphics alum returned to Cornell this summer to draw images from landscapes – and memories.