Cornell Atkinson awards catalyze solutions in food, climate, clean energy

Atkinson Venture Fund awards have distributed $21.7 million to 223 projects spanning every college on Cornell’s campus over 15 years.

Kanvas Biosciences harnesses the power of the microbiome

Company was launched through the Center for Life Science Ventures with technology licensed through the Center for Technology Licensing.

‘Stealthy’ lipid nanoparticles give mRNA vaccines a makeover

A new material developed at Cornell could significantly improve the delivery and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines – used to fight COVID-19 – by replacing a commonly used ingredient that may trigger unwanted immune responses in some people.

Electric buses don’t like the cold, study finds

In collaboration with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, researchers found that a pilot fleet of seven electric buses consumed up to 48% more energy in cold weather.

New trustees set to join Cornell Board in July

At its May 23 meeting, the Cornell Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and reelected six current trustees to four-year terms. They all join recent alumni- and student-elected trustees.

New technique turns ‘noisy’ lasers into quantum light

Scientists have discovered a way to convert fluctuating lasers into remarkably stable beams that defy classical physics, opening new doors for photonic technologies that rely on both high power and high precision.

Students win summer awards to work on startups

The programs provide students with summer funding up to $6,000.

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New SEMI M.Eng. pathway trains systems engineers for careers in tech

The Cornell Systems Engineering M.Eng. program has developed the Semiconductor, Manufacturing, and Industrial (SEMI) Engineering pathway that features specialized courses for the semiconductor industry, as well as leading-edge approaches in operations, controls, planning and optimization.

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Cornell graduates aim to ‘lead from the front’ as military officers

During a May 23 ceremony in Statler Auditorium, more than 25 members of Cornell’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps Tri-Service Brigade were commissioned as second lieutenants or ensigns in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force.