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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

To connect with a Cornell faculty member or expert, please contact the Media Relations Office.

Cornell experts available to discuss imminent SCOTUS opinions

May 15, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon issue decisions on several high-stake cases, Cornell University experts are available to discuss ruling implications.

Law and Policy

Humanity marks 20 years in Earth orbit, sets sight on moon

October 27, 2020

Mason Peck, professor of astronautical engineering at Cornell University and former NASA Chief Technologist, comments on the upcoming 20 year anniversary of humanity living in Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station.

Physical Sciences & Engineering
Engineering

As EVs take off, semiconductor demand to rise amidst chip shortage

February 24, 2021

Arthur Wheaton, an expert on the automotive industry, Christopher Ober, a materials engineering expert, and Ron Olson, director of operations for Cornell's Nanoscale facility, comment on a global shortage of semiconductors.

Engineering
Physical Sciences & Engineering
Industrial and Labor Relations

Scientists anticipated Alaska quake, but when and where proved elusive

July 30, 2021

Geoff Abers, chair of earth and atmospheric sciences at Cornell University, comments on an 8.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the southern coast of Alaska.

Engineering
Physical Sciences & Engineering
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Blue Origin test launch marks step towards ‘sustainable space economy’

September 23, 2020

Elaine Petro, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University and a former engineer at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, comments on Blue Origin's latest test launch of its New Shepherd rocket.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Experts on New York City congestion pricing

April 15, 2021

Cornell University experts are available to weigh in on New York City's proposed congestion pricing and its potential impacts on traffic congestion, public transit ridership, greenhouse gas emissions as well as equity implications and health benefits.

New York City
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

With semiconductor shortage, Biden faces ‘billions in manufacturing stoppages’

April 12, 2021

Arthur Wheaton, an expert on the automotive industry, Christopher Ober, a materials engineering expert, and Ron Olson, director of operations for Cornell's Nanoscale facility, comment on a global shortage of semiconductors.

Industrial and Labor Relations
Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Physical Sciences & Engineering
Economics and Business

Incentivized funding key to improving US infrastructure

March 3, 2021

Rick Geddes, professor and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, says the biggest challenge to improving America’s infrastructure is funding.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

NYC outdoor dining heaters ‘vivid reflection’ of renewable energy challenge

October 22, 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced guidance for restaurants planning to provide comfort heating for customers dining outdoors during the fall and winter months. Max Zhang an expert in sustainable energy systems says although electric heaters emit no pollutants onsite compared to natural gas and propane heaters, electric heating actually causes more pollution in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.

New York City
Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Engineering

Scientists critical of E.P.A.’s new air, water protections for poor, but see promise in tech

January 26, 2022

Following an announcement from the E.P.A. that it will bolster enforcement and monitoring of air and water quality in disadvantaged communities, Cornell University scientists, Jerel Ezell, Catherine Kling, and John Albertson offered their critiques of the new approach and signaled what the development could mean for the future of air quality monitoring technology. 

Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Law, Government & Public Policy

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