With DoD grant, Cornell to enhance semiconductor supply chain resilience

The Brooks Tech Policy Institute has received $3 million from the Department of Defense to establish the U.S. Semiconductor Research Hub, which will assess and improve the resilience of the global network of semiconductor infrastructure.

Former Afghan mayor, now a student, advocates for girls and women

As one of the first female mayors in Afghanistan, Zarifa Ghafari became a target of the Taliban. Now at Cornell, she continues her fight against the oppression of Afghan girls and women.

Professor’s model perfectly predicted Trump victory

A Cornell professor’s election forecasting model correctly picked Trump’s win this year in all 50 states – and would have correctly predicted 95% of states in every election since 2000.

Leaders examine global economic risks in International Business Law certificate program

Celia Bigoness, a clinical professor at Cornell Law School, helps professionals understand how to mitigate risks in the International Business Law certificate from eCornell.

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Cornellians at COP29 advocate for research, collaboration, climate ambition

A small delegation of Cornell faculty, staff and students attended COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in November, where they advocated for cross-cutting partnerships to help countries achieve climate goals.

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Cornell awarded NIH National Center on Climate Change and Health grant

Faculty from the Department of Public & Ecosystem Health in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with the University of Pretoria in South Africa, have received an NIH P20 grant to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health and Equity in a Changing Environment (C-CHANGE).

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A politicized Supreme Court meets a new moment for America

With a panel of Cornell experts, journalist Ann Marimow ’97 discussed the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on ordinary Americans and the workings of American democracy.

Pantry collaboration expands mission to fight food insecurity

To meet a growing need, Enfield Food Distribution is working with a multidisciplinary Cornell team to design and raise funds for a larger, more welcoming facility.

Companies that self-regulate to curb harmful practices increase profits

Companies in China that self-regulate to lessen harmful social practices – an increasingly prevalent strategy – are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds.