From dream to startup: Glycobia becomes McGovern Center's first client

A Feb. 9 celebration marked the opening of Cornell's McGovern Family Center for Venture Development, and the arrival of its first client, Glycobia Inc.

Now, the real work begins on the NYC tech campus

On Feb. 3, leaders of the New York City tech campus initiative held an open forum to answer questions, provide updates and reiterate the transformative nature of the project for Cornell as a whole.

Panelists advise students on working for tech startups

A panel of New York City startup executives spoke to Cornell students Feb. 1 to advise on the pros and cons of working for new or established companies. (Feb. 3, 2012)

Portable device will quickly detect pathogens in developing countries

Two Cornell professors are developing a handheld detector that will give health care workers in the developing world speedy results to identify pathogens in the field. (Jan. 30, 2012)

Food safety inspires children to build LEGO machines

A national challenge attracted scores of 6- to 9-year-olds to campus to show off their team-built LEGO contraptions on the theme of food safety Jan. 28. (Jan. 30, 2012)

Eighth student-designed water plant rises in Honduran town

In a few months, nearly every home in Atima, Honduras, will have safe, clean drinking water, thanks to a treatment plant principally designed by Cornell engineering students. (Jan. 26, 2012)

Student-developed filter in Honduras is cause for a party

The stacked rapid sand filter, developed by members of Cornell's AguaClara research team, could well be the reason that Tamara now has some of the best water in all of Honduras. (Jan. 26, 2012)

Four companies to get expert help from JumpStart program

The Cornell Center for Materials Research helps New York state small businesses develop and improve their products through collaborations with university scientists. (Jan. 25, 2012)

New model shows how often to review material for flashcard programs

Cornell computer scientists have developed a mathematical model for the timing of review for flashcards and other educational software. (Jan. 24, 2012)