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Digital ‘virus’ helps researchers map potential spread
A team including a Cornell researcher has developed a digital “virus” that could piggyback on contact-tracing apps and spread from smartphone to smartphone in real time, helping policymakers predict COVID-19 spread. Read more
Team to design 3D-printable mask inspired by animal noses
A multi-institution team, including a Cornell researcher, has received a National Science Foundation grant to design an open-source, 3D-printable medical mask inspired by the nasal structures of animals. Read more
Yongjin Cho’s paper is Editor’s Pick in Applied Physics Letters
Yongjin Cho, research associate in electrical and computer engineering, is the lead author of a new paper published by the journal Applied Physics Letters. The paper titled “Molecular beam homoepitaxy on bulk AlN enabled by aluminum-assisted surface cleaning” was selected as an Editor’s Pick. ECE Professors Huili Grace Xing and Debdeep Jena are among the paper’s co-authors. The research examines the effectiveness using aluminum to assist in the cleaning of native surface oxides of bulk AlN. “Native surface oxide of AlN substrate has been a major obstacle to the success of high quality sample... Read more
Atkinson COVID-19 grants could inform policy decisions
Cornell Atkinson has announced its first two Rapid Response Fund grants aimed at helping find solutions to issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Long-dead stars can yield clues to life in the cosmos
The next generation of Earth- and space-based telescopes will be able to hunt distant solar systems for evidence of life on Earth-like exoplanets, thanks to a new spectral field guide. Read more
Now accepting M.Eng. in BME applications!
Applications for the Masters of Engineering (M.Eng) program for both fall and spring admission are accepted on a rolling basis. Read more
Cornell engineers help get NYC’s L train back on track
New York City’s L train has resumed full service following an extensive rehabilitation project that finished six months early and $100 million under budget, thanks in part to Cornell engineers. Read more
(Virtual) Things to Do, April 24-May 1, 2020
Virtual events and Cornell resources include selections from the Centrally Isolated Film Festival; a Guy Davis concert rebroadcast on WVBR; a local species survey; a training session for undocumented community allies; and an online version of Cornell Library's Robert Moog exhibition. Read more
Halo Labs raised $12M in Series B Financing
Halo Labs just raised $12M in Series B Financing. The company was co-founded by S.C. Thomas Sze Director of the Sibley School, David Erickson, and former MAE Ph.D. student, Bernardo Cordovez who worked in Erickson's lab. Erickson was a chairman at Halo Labs until 2018. Halo Labs analyzes particles to allow their customers to better their biopharmaceutical products. The company provides researchers with unprecedented insights into the particles present in their processes by leveraging its core scientific competency: optical imaging on membranes. Read more