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Reusable nanofiber membrane filters water sustainably
A Cornell research group has developed a cyclodextrin-based fibrous membrane that in lab testing removed approximately 90% of aqueous triclosan, an antibacterial agent that poses a threat to aquatic organisms.
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![The scaled city, located in the basement of Hollister Hall, seeks to improve the performance of emerging mobility systems, such as connected and automated vehicles, by enabling small motorized cars to interact with their environment as well as other vehicles, some of which are piloted remotely by humans.]()
Mini smart city drives design of safer automated transportation
The Information and Decision Science Laboratory is designing a better – and safer – future for transportation with the help of a 20-by-20-foot “smart” scaled city and a fleet of motorized cars, drones and virtual reality technology.
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![Buses in some Chattanooga, Tennessee, neighborhoods will be included in an AI-powered network designed by Cornell engineers to dynamically recommend efficient routes and modes of travel through a mobile app.]()
Cornell to help revamp Chattanooga public transit with AI power
Cornell researchers are helping to transform portions of Chattanooga’s transit system into a seamless, AI-powered network where buses, shuttles, electric cars and bikes work together to provide the most efficient routes – at the push of a button.
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Study warns of future drought in Italy’s Alpine region
A new study reveals that Italy’s Po River basin is likely to face intensifying drought conditions, with annual river discharge at the basin outlet projected to decrease substantially over the next 75 years.
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For microbes in harsh environments, it’s survival of the meekest
Cornell researchers have found that peaceful microbes are more likely to thrive, and their more aggressive peers perish, if their environment is harsh or experiences violent disruptions.
Welcome Fani Derveni!
Fani Derveni joined the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering as an assistant professor in August 2025. Her research group, the Scalable MetaStructures Laboratory (SCALE Lab), develops and characterizes innovative, scalable (meta)materials toward sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Our Students in Action
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![Cornell's Steel Bridge Project Team at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)’s Student Steel Bridge Competition.]()
Partnership helps Cornell student team build a winning bridge
Cornell undergraduate engineering students put their skills to the test in the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition.
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![With the community, the 2024 Engineers in Action project team built a bridge over the Black Mbuluzi River in Eswatini - connecting 5,400 people to schools, health care and markets.]()
Student team expands impact with water and bridge projects in Eswatini
Six students from Engineers in Action (EIA), worked alongside a team of masons and local community members from Eswatini to install a solar-powered groundwater system and disinfection system for clean water.
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Cornell reestablishes Order of the Engineer ceremony
Students were inducted into the Order of the Engineer during a ceremony at Cornell University lead by Charlie Trautmann after discovering the university’s historical connection to the Order.
Moments From Reunion Weekend
