Research examines intent behind Facebook posts
A Cornell researcher is working with Facebook to find ways to identify content with malicious intent and forged IDs, to help the social media giant rapidly find and remove harmful posts. Read more
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Engineering student part of grand prize-winning team at 2018 Cornell Animal Health Hackathon
The owners of long-haired dogs have an unsavory problem that is not widely discussed, because, frankly, it’s kind of gross: Small clumps of feces get stuck in their dogs’ fur after the dogs defecate.... Read more
Electric vehicles would be a breath of fresh air for Houston
Cornell researchers express hope for the future of Houston’s breathable air: By replacing at least 35% of the city’s gasoline cars and diesel trucks with electric vehicles by 2040, Houstonians could breathe easier. Read more
Greg Morrisett named dean of Cornell Tech
Greg Morrisett, dean of Cornell’s Faculty of Computing and Information Science, has been named the Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced June 7. Read more
Cornell funds projects in NYC visioning initiative
Four new faculty projects have been selected to receive funding for collaborative, cross-disciplinary opportunities for learning and research in New York City. Read more
Industrial methane emissions are 100 times higher than reported, researchers say
A Cornell-Environmental Defense Fund research team has found there is more methane being emitted from the ammonia fertilizer industry than the EPA had estimated for all industrial processes in the U.S. Read more
Industrial methane emissions are underreported, study finds
A Cornell-Environmental Defense Fund research team has found there is more methane being emitted from the ammonia fertilizer industry than the EPA had estimated for all industrial processes in the U.S. Read more
Eighteen receive Engaged Graduate Student Grants
Eighteen Cornell doctoral students from 13 fields of study have received 2019-20 Engaged Graduate Student Grants to support community-engaged research relevant to their dissertations. Read more
Symposium honors nanofabrication pioneer Harold Craighead
Friends and colleagues gathered June 1 to honor engineering professor and nanofabrication pioneer Harold Craighead, who will become an emeritus professor on July 1. Read more
Cracker-sized satellites demonstrate new space tech
Demonstrating a new type of space technology, 105 of the world’s smallest free-flying satellites have just completed orbiting Earth, sending short signals received by a ground station at Cornell. Read more
Early adopters of Canvas share lessons learned
Approximately 30 faculty members gathered May 15 in the Biotechnology Building to share lessons learned after teaching in the Canvas management system for the Spring 2019 semester. Read more