Microscale kirigami robot folds into 3D shapes and crawls

Researchers created a robot less than 1 millimeter in size that is printed as a 2D hexagonal “metasheet” but, with a jolt of electricity, morphs into preprogrammed 3D shapes and crawls.

Diagnostic tool identifies puzzling inflammatory diseases in kids

A Cornell-led collaboration developed machine-learning models that use cell-free molecular RNA to diagnose pediatric inflammatory conditions that are difficult to differentiate. 

Keynote speaker: Find success through community

Biological and environmental engineering alumnus Christian Guzman, M.S. ’11, Ph.D. ’16, spoke about the importance of community during the alumni keynote at the 2024 Summer Success Symposium, an opportunity for incoming students.

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AI boosts indoor food production’s energy sustainability

Integrating AI into environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed a growing world population.

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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Cornell alum Rachel Dorin will receive American Innovator Award

The TeraPore Technology co-founder and CEO is featured in the 2024 Faces of American Innovation Report along with four other honorees selected to receive the award.

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New approach moves cell therapy closer to treating many disorders

The study paves the way for using the novel manufacturing process and quality controls to move cell therapy production further along toward applying it in a clinic. 

Galelli to advance integration of human actions in hydrologic models

New research led by Cornell aims to advance the study of hydrologic processes in river basins impacted by dam operations.

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NSF-funded postdocs to research education across disciplines

Engaging with a whole set of mentors will allow the CIDER postdocs to approach questions about student learning and experiences across disciplinary boundaries and use techniques from multiple fields.

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