At a time when the U.S., and much of the world, seems bitterly divided, President Michael I. Kotlikoff offered graduates at Commencement, held May 24 at Schoellkopf Field, some historical perspective – and a reason to be proud: “At Cornell, we’ve tried very hard to maintain a house united.”
Cornell researchers found that by prioritizing the perspectives of white Americans instead of those from underrepresented groups, studies of pandemic disparities likely missed important insights from those most affected by COVID-19.
A team of researchers at Cornell University have made a discovery in fruit flies that could change the way we understand brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in humans.
Cornell researchers have developed a soft robotic device that gently grips and injects living plant leaves with sensors that help it detect and communicate with its environment. The robot can also inject genetic material into the leaves.
The Varian Edge linear accelerator provides state-of-the art, non-invasive radiotherapy treatments. The closest comparable facilities are in New York City, and while approximately 40% of veterinary schools have radiation oncology programs, few have access to such technology. Cornell’s Varian Edge replaces machinery previously installed in 2000.
The Cornell Center for Social Sciences has awarded spring Seed Grants and the inaugural Grant Preparation Funds to support impactful social science research. Faculty can now apply for up to $115,000 in funding, with the next deadline approaching on June 1.
Marina Caillaud, a lecturer of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Cornell Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies offer three ways to protect and maintain bee populations.