Many paths led 'beta' class to Cornell Tech

Members of Cornell NYC Tech's inaugural class were all attracted to the program's startup feel, and they all wanted to take part in a trailblazing master's degree program.

Game design showcase combines innovation, whimsy

Students and community members flocked to Carpenter Hall May 11 to try out brand new computer games developed by students in the Game Design Initiative.

Hod Lipson briefs Congress on 3-D printing

Hod Lipson, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, brief a Congressional committee on the impact of 3-D printing technology on manufacturing April 24.

NSF, Intel and GE help retain Cornell engineers

Cornell’s College of Engineering has received a five-year, $908,000 grant from a joint National Science Foundation, Intel and GE program called Graduate 10K+.

NYC Council says 'yes' to Cornell Tech

On May 8, with final approval from the New York City Council, Cornell NYC Tech completed the land use review process for its new campus.

Alumni experts on game-changing tech innovations

Alumni experts and several faculty members addressed 470 Cornellians and friends April 30 at the "A New Wave of Innovation" event, in Mountain View, Calif.

Alan Alda to offer science communication tips

Actor, director and writer Alan Alda will visit campus May 21-24 to lead a workshop for scientists on communicating science, with a public lecture May 22.

Exercise could reduce bone tumor growth

Biomedical researchers report that mechanical stimulation of cancerous bone, in making bone stronger, seems to make tumors weaker.

In 'last lecture' Schneider advises 'give it your all'

In his 'last lecture' April 30, engineering lecturer David Schneider told of the role positive thinking has had in his career, which has taken him to NASA, Disney, Columbia and Cornell.