Programs support NSF GRFP applicants

Thirty-six graduate students have been selected as new National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) fellows, joining Cornell’s community of 230 NSF GRFP fellows currently on campus.

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NYC entrepreneurship conference features CEOs, NBA leader

The 2024 Eclectic Convergence conference in New York City, organized by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, is set for Nov. 15.

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Food hackathon to kick off year of weekend events

A year of hackathons kicks off Oct. 25-27 with the Food Hackathon in Stocking Hall, which focuses on finding solutions that address hunger, poor nutrition, food waste and other food-related challenges. 

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How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism

Investors view CEOs more favorably when they respond to shareholder activism in ways that conform to gender stereotypes, according to new research out of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

Waterproof coating is made from upcycled textile waste

A new technique developed in the lab of Juan Hinestroza from the College of Human Ecology could create waterproof coatings for clothes out of discarded textiles – far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings.

Hidden structural states discovered in inorganic nanoclusters

Researchers have uncovered perplexing states in a nanomaterial as it changes its atomic structure, a discovery that could advance materials with tailored properties for renewable energy and quantum computing.

Fused molecules are building blocks for safer lithium-ion batteries

By fusing together a pair of contorted molecular structures, researchers created a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels.

Building deconstruction, reuse would benefit NYS jobs, climate

Transitioning to a circular construction economy in New York state could unlock economic activity, create green jobs and advance climate goals, according to a Cornell-led white paper that provides policy recommendations.

AI-generated college admissions essays sound male, privileged

Researchers at Cornell, Stanford and the University of Pennsylvania found that AI-generated college admissions essays are most similar to essays authored by students who are males, with higher socioeconomic status.

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