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Cornell’s Scientific Computing Training Series kicks off Oct. 2

The Fall 2024 Scientific Computing Training Series begins October 2, featuring five webinars on Python, JupyterLab, and R, aimed at enhancing research services and scientific collaboration across all Cornell campuses.

Scientist Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award

Britney Schmidt, associate professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences and of earth and atmospheric sciences in Cornell Engineering, has been named a laureate of the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.

Astronomer Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award

Britney Schmidt, associate professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences and of earth and atmospheric sciences in Cornell Engineering, has been named a laureate of the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.

Microscale kirigami robot folds into 3D shapes and crawls

Researchers created a robot less than 1 millimeter in size that is printed as a 2D hexagonal “metasheet” but, with a jolt of electricity, morphs into preprogrammed 3D shapes and crawls.

Diagnostic tool identifies puzzling inflammatory diseases in kids

A Cornell-led collaboration developed machine-learning models that use cell-free molecular RNA to diagnose pediatric inflammatory conditions that are difficult to differentiate.

AI boosts indoor food production’s energy sustainability

Integrating AI into environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed a growing world population.

Keynote speaker: Find success through community

Biological and environmental engineering alumnus Christian Guzman, M.S. ’11, Ph.D. ’16, spoke about the importance of community during the alumni keynote at the 2024 Summer Success Symposium, an opportunity for incoming students.

Faculty invited to apply for 2030 Project Fast Grants on future energy systems

The 2030 Project is requesting proposals for its 2024 Fast Grants. An information session will be held Sept. 9, and proposals are due Oct. 18.

Cornell alum Rachel Dorin will receive American Innovator Award

The TeraPore Technology co-founder and CEO is featured in the 2024 Faces of American Innovation Report along with four other honorees selected to receive the award.

New approach moves cell therapy closer to treating many disorders

The study paves the way for using the novel manufacturing process and quality controls to move cell therapy production further along toward applying it in a clinic.