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 A light sail that could one day propel small spacecraft through interstellar realms is headed to the International Space Station and will be tested by astronauts on behalf of Cornell’s Space Systems Design Studio.

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In search for alien life, purple may be the new green

Faculty awarded for creative, innovative community engagement

Three faculty members elected AAAS fellows

Entrepreneurship Celebration honors alumni, student innovators

Gut muscle vital for absorbing fats forms like scars

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The Future Must Be Created: The Story Of Billie (Carter) Nelson ’49

She was once the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering’s only female student. More than 70 years later, her story is still inspiring others.

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Latest Awards and Honors

Nishimura inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

Ferrari receives Raymond Corp. research grant

CBE's Selivanovitch selected for CAS Future Leaders program

You, Ajagekar paper highly cited

Wen Sun receives Early CAREER Award

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