Married physics researchers share lab, students and the joy of discovery

Married researchers Jie Shan, professor of applied and engineering physics in the College of Engineering, and Kin Fai Mak, assistant professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, are experts on atomically thin materials and share a lab in the Physical Sciences Building.

Helbling lab receives DOD funds to nix nasty chemicals from groundwater

Damian Helbling of civil and environmental engineering has received a three-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to conduct research that may rid groundwater of toxic chemicals.

NYC Cornell students solve tech challenges for Roosevelt Island seniors

Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine students teamed up with Roosevelt Island senior citizens to understand technology solutions that could make their lives a little easier.

Two on faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences

Chemistry professor Hector Abruña and plant geneticist Susan McCouch have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, which recognizes distinguished achievement in original research. 

Materials science master's offers academics along with real-world experience

The new master of engineering program in materials science and engineering gives students a year of classroom instruction along with a co-op work experience that prepares them for the job market.

Three on faculty honored by World Economic Forum

Ilana Brito, Michael Niemack and Marcos Simoes-Costa have been honored by the World Economic Forum as three of its 2018 Young Scientists, which recognizes top researchers under age 40.

Relieving real pain in a virtual world

Andrea Stevenson Won, assistant professor communication, is studying how immersing people in virtual reality can treat real-life pain.

CHESS researchers present user facility projects at D.C. expo

Researchers from the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source showcased Cornell’s X-ray and technical support capabilities in Washington, D.C., April 25.

Martha Haynes tours the heavens in Phi Beta Kappa lecture

Martha Haynes, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Astronomy, led an audience of students and faculty on a “journey across space and time” April 25.