International team develops new vaccine distribution model

A new vaccine distribution model expands the concept of vaccine coverage to include vaccinated person-days, which prioritize both the number of people vaccinated and the speed of getting shots into arms. 

Geologists celebrate 40 years of Andes research

A group of Cornell geologists – known as the Cornell Andes Project – came together in early June to celebrate 40 years of research in South America and their collective success in advancing the understanding of plate tectonics.

2023 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator names record cohort

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management unveiled the diverse group of 25 startups that make up the 2023 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator (JSSA), the program's largest cohort to date.

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Lena Kourkoutis, renowned electron microscopy expert, dies at 44

Lena F. Kourkoutis, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’09, an associate professor in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, who was internationally recognized for her advances in cryo-electron microscopy, died on June 24 at the age of 44 after living with colon cancer for two years.

Wildfire smoke downwind affects health, wealth and mortality

Smoke particulates from wildfires could lead to between 4,000 and 9,000 premature deaths and cost $36 to $82 billion per year in the U.S., according to research by Cornell and a university in China.

Inaugural M.Eng. Reunion unites ‘amazing’ engineers across six decades

One year at Cornell can lead to a lifetime of memories – and a fulfilling career – according to attendees at the inaugural M.Eng. Reunion Reception, which brought together more than 75 alumni with a Master of Engineering degree on June 10 in Upson Hall Lounge.

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Kessler Fellows embark on summer internships

The 2023 Kessler Fellows have accepted internships and will spend the summer gaining firsthand entrepreneurial experience. This year’s fellows are working at startups located from Ithaca to Beijing.

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Biomedical engineering symposium showcases research, facilitates collaborations

The “Biomedical Engineering Symposium: Tools to Transform Discovery and Care,” brought together dozens of engineers, scientists and practitioners from across Cornell to share research and foster collaborations, with the goal of building the foundation for new, cutting-edge medical treatments and devices.

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Study unveils policy insights for reshoring EV battery production

A new Cornell study examines the long-term energy and sustainability prospects of increasing domestic electric vehicle battery production.

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