Support for future k12 educators from underrepresented populations

Karije Henderson, 2021 Ithaca High School graduate, Ithaca Public Education Initiative board member, and recipient of IPEI's first Aspiring Educators Award discusses his interest in pursing a career in k12 education.

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Hackers can ‘poison’ open-source code on the internet

New Cornell Tech research shows how new blind attacks could compromise everything from email accounts to algorithmic trading.

New EARS model aims to broaden peer support across campus

Cornell’s nearly 50-year-old Empathy, Assistance and Referral Service (EARS) will begin offering a new model of support this fall, including peer mentoring, training and outreach.

Polymer enables tougher recyclable thermoplastics

Cornell researchers created long chains of a polymer with high molecular weight and high tensile strength, resulting in a recyclable thermoplastic that is strong and flexible enough to be used for large-scale applications such as packaging products.

Cornell sees record-breaking year for alumni giving, engagement

More than 66,000 donors gave a record-breaking $839 million in new gifts and commitments to the university for the 2020-21 fiscal year, contributing to transformative Cornell experiences for current and future students.

Mathematician James H. Bramble dies at 90

James H. Bramble, professor emeritus of mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences, died July 20 at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 90.

NYC summer shapes Milstein students’ thoughts about future

Sophomore students in the Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity spent their first summer in person at Cornell Tech, taking part in a series of mentored workshops, guest seminars, group projects, innovation challenges and other activities.

Scientists take step to improve crops’ photosynthesis, yields

A new Cornell-led study describes a significant step toward improving photosynthesis and increasing yields by putting elements from cyanobacteria into crop plants.

Cornell response to COVID-19 Delta variant spike

Provost Michael Kotlikoff, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Opperman and Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi summarize Cornell's decisions on responding to the COVID-19 delta variant spike.