Cornell scientists have created a new computational method that can identify positions in the human genome that play a role in the proper functioning of cells. The research was published in the Jan.19 edition of the journal Nature Genetics.
Ben Leff ’16 and government professor Peter Enns are co-founders of Reality Check Insights, a company that delivers data insights related to people’s attitudes, preferences and behaviors to media organizations, political groups and others.
Gregory Fuchs, associate professor of applied and engineering physics, has been awarded a three-year grant to develop his pioneering technique for observing tiny magnetic structures, and to apply the technique to explore their little-known properties.
The new Shen Fund for Social Impact will enable students to pursue engineering projects that could benefit society by using technology in innovative ways.
Fifty-two high school junior and senior girls spent a week at the CURIE Academy at Cornell to examine engineering as a possible career, and to do some real engineering on their own.
The Cornell Data Science Training Program is a 12-week, one-credit unofficial course offered through the Cornell Data Science project team and run by students.
Eight faculty members have received Stephen H. Weiss Awards for excellence in their teaching of undergraduate students and contributions to undergraduate education.
Visual content on social media sites present challenges to blind users. Cornell researchers suggest that the technology used on Facebook and other social media sites should be adapted to improve accessibility.