Electrochemical reaction powers new drug discoveries

A Cornell-led collaboration is flipping the switch on traditional synthetic chemistry by using electricity to drive a new chemical reaction that previously stumped chemists.

Infant heart-assist device gets new life with $4.7M grant

After being defunded by a company with rights to its intellectual property, development of a pediatric heart-assist device has been revived at Cornell with the help of a $4.7 million defense department grant.

Commercialization fellows working on market-ready tech

Cornell has announced its 2020 cohort of Commercialization Fellows, who will spend a fully funded summer and semester exploring market viability for new technologies, including novel robots and a vaccine delivery system.

Researchers control elusive spin fluctuations in 2D magnets

A Cornell team developed a new imaging technique that is fast and sensitive enough to observe critical spin fluctuations – which are highly correlated electron spin patterns – in two-dimensional magnets.

Summer program aims to lower barriers for CS majors

A new summer program, held virtually from June 1-22, aimed to boost the numbers of computer science majors from underrepresented backgrounds.

Cornell leaders offer guidance on Phase 4 reopening

Provost Michael Kotlikoff and Vice President And Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Opperman said the Ithaca and Geneva campuses will be cleared for Phase 4 reopening June 26.

(Virtual) Things to Do, June 26-July 31

Virtual events and resources at Cornell include a panel discussion on protests and democracy, a series of staff forums, virtual tours of Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Fall Creek gorge, and a new online gallery of art students' senior thesis projects.

Law School’s new online master’s teaches language of law

The Master of Science in Legal Studies, a 20-month program offered primarily online, aims to help full-time business professionals navigate the legal regulations and issues impacting their industries.

Cornell earns STARS platinum sustainability rating

Cornell has earned a platinum sustainability rating – the top status – from an international group that tracks environmental stewardship for over 1,000 college campuses.