Research at risk: Building our future in space

A simulator - with real, hovering spacecraft - would have allowed researchers, companies and government agencies to test crucial space technologies, but a stop-work order from the federal government has halted construction. 

Smarter, faster AI models explored for molecular, materials discovery

Cornell researchers are demonstrating how artificial intelligence – particularly deep learning and generative modeling – can accelerate the design of new molecules and materials, and even function as an autonomous research assistant.

Cornell prepares for 2025 Commencement, Convocation

Cornell will hold two Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025 and their guests on Saturday, May 24, at Schoellkopf Field.

Seventeen receive awards recognizing inclusive excellence

The Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognized members of the graduate community for their impacts on advancing access, engagement and belonging through service and leadership.

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Physicist Brad Ramshaw awarded $2M as Brown Investigator

Brad Ramshaw, associate professor of physics, has been named to the 2025 class of Brown Investigators. Each investigator, recognized for curiosity-driven research in chemistry or physics, will receive up to $2 million over five years.

Study offers insight into balancing climate solutions and crop yields

A computer model analysis showed that global adoption of regenerative farming practices to improve soil health can benefit either greenhouse gas mitigation or crop yields but rarely both.

Stars or numerals? How rating formats change consumer behavior

Researchers in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business found that consumers tend to overestimate fractional star ratings and underestimate fractional Arabic numerals. In either case, the ratings can be misleading.

Roper Center announces 2025 student fellows advancing public opinion research

The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2025 student fellows. This year’s cohort includes the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellow and three Kohut Fellows. These emerging scholars will advance data-driven research by contributing original scholarly work that uses Roper iPoll’s extensive survey archive.

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Changemaker Award goes to SPIF and Zoe Learner Ponterio

The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways say Ponterio’s support “has been invaluable." 

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