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Sprout Awards spring collaborative engineering research
From exploring the mechanics of early-stage bone metastasis to analyzing price formation policies in wholesale electricity markets, Cornell Engineering’s Sprout Awards are funding unique research projects with the potential to grow partnerships across Cornell. Read more
Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastic
Cornell researchers developed a multimodal platform to image microbe-semiconductor biohybrids with single-cell resolution, to better understand how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion. Read more
Interdisciplinary group creating biolubricants to combat arthritis
An interdisciplinary research team received a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints. Read more
Cornellians: With ‘The Diplomat,’ an Actor Alum Sees his Star Rise
Netflix’s hit drama is the latest showcase for Ato Essandoh ’95, veteran of Jason Bourne, ‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Chicago Med,’ and more. Read more
Chen a winner in 2023 Lasker Foundation Essay Contest
Ph.D. candidate Allison Chen addresses theme of ethics in biomedical research in winning essay. Read more
Unused renewable energy an option for powering NFT trade
Unused solar, wind and hydroelectric power in the U.S. could support the exponential growth of transactions involving non-fungible tokens, Cornell Engineering researchers have found. Read more
Allison Godwin Wins AIChE Education Division Award
Prestigious award recognizes outstanding research in chemical engineering education. Read more
Matthew DeLisa Selected for 2023 ACS BIOT Marvin J. Johnson Award in Microbial and Biochemical Technology
Distinguished award recognizes outstanding research contributions to microbial and biochemical technology. Read more
Metaverse could put a dent in global warming
New Cornell research shows the metaverse – a virtual 3D environment in which the physical and digital worlds converge – could have environmental benefits: lowering the global surface temperature by up to 0.02 degrees Celsius before the end of the century. Read more