Team to design 3D-printable mask inspired by animal noses

A multi-institution team, including a Cornell researcher, has received a National Science Foundation grant to design an open-source, 3D-printable medical mask inspired by the nasal structures of animals.

Vice Provost Jonathan Burdick on attracting great students

Jonathan Burdick, Cornell’s vice provost for enrollment, discusses comprehensive enrollment strategies, what “need blind” means, and the challenges the COVID-19 outbreak means for connecting new students with the campus community.

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Cornell and DFA donate milk to regional food banks

For families in western and central New York hurt by severe economic conditions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, relief is on the way – in the form of cold milk, delivered to local food banks.

Digital ‘virus’ helps researchers map potential spread

A team including a Cornell researcher has developed a digital “virus” that could piggyback on contact-tracing apps and spread from smartphone to smartphone in real time, helping policymakers predict COVID-19 spread.

Structure of COVID-19 virus hints at key to high infection rate

A Cornell study of the structure of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reveals a unique feature that could explain why it is so transmissible between people. 

Water equity: Public ownership can safeguard communities

More communities can protect their residents from water shutoffs, through oversight or publicly owned water utilities, according to a new policy research paper co-authored by Mildred Warner, professor of city and regional planning.

COVID-19 impact: William Jacobson on the securities market

William A. Jacobson, an expert in securities arbitration, says it’s tough to compare the current economic downturn to earlier ones, due to its health-related roots and wide-ranging scope.

As infections slow, leaders plan for reopening campuses

Planning committees are assessing options for reopening Cornell's campuses amid hopeful signs that the spread of COVID-19 is slowing, university leaders said April 29 during a virtual staff forum hosted by the Employee Assembly.

President, provost to advise NY’s safe reopening strategy

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack and Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff are playing a vital role in helping New York state plan for reopening safely as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.