Cornell emerges as a leader in semiconductor innovation 

Gallox Semiconductors, a startup with Cornell Roots, won the 2025 Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge in the Advanced Computing & Electronics category. A member of the Praxis Center for Venture Development, Gallox is one of several semiconductor startups launched at Cornell.

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Wolf advises US Senate on aging population of American farmers

Professor and ag economist Chris Wolf testified on why farmers are the nation’s oldest workforce and how to encourage younger people to work in agriculture.

Sorin Lerner named new dean of Cornell Bowers

Sorin Lerner, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, has been named dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.

Biodegradable ‘heat bombs’ safely target specific cells

Cornell researchers developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, a technology that could lead to precise and noninvasive diagnostics and therapeutics.

From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research

The all-day conference offers a candid look into the research that concludes many students’ senior year. 

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Nearly 400 longtime staff celebrated at annual service recognition

Staff members were honored at the 69th Annual Service Recognition Event, held June 2 in the Schurman Hall Atrium at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Microbes that extract rare earth elements also can capture carbon

Cornell geochemists and synthetic biologists have collaborated to improve the efficiency of microbes that can dissolve rocks to extract critical minerals while speeding carbon sequestration from air.

Research at risk: Better testing for tick-borne diseases

Unlike some current tests, new testing could provide results even before symptoms occur – and even for unknown diseases.

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.