Research Features is a showcase of research programs and interdisciplinary activities that comprise the Cornell research enterprise. The features span the spectrum from nano to astro, and aim to highlight research in each college and school.
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On the ground and in the lab, Integrated Pest Management develops and demonstrates innovative, integrated ways to deal with pests. For farmers: better ways to ... more
A hush descends on campus from mid-December through the first weeks of the new year as faculty, staff, and students take a well-deserved break. Nevertheless ... more
Cornell has launched an ambitious campaign to set the standard for interdisciplinary collaboration in areas of critical social importance ... more
Cornell has a rich tradition of scholarship and research in the humanities. The Society for the Humanities was established 40 years ago to advance ... more
The Johnson School faculty generates critical knowledge and innovative ideas that guide today's business leaders and ... more
Carrying the name of its founder and celebrated scholar, Mario Einaudi, the Einaudi Center for International Studies provides new iniatives and support to ... more
The College of Engineering has identified six strategic areas of research focus for the next decade: Nanomaterials, Nanodevices, and Nanoscience; Systems Biology and ... more
Cornell researchers perfect and introduce wine grapes that produce high-quality varietal wines in the East. Cornell labs provide analysis of NYS grape juice and ... more
The Institute for the Social Sciences was created to foster collaborations among Cornell social scientists around such cutting-edge topics as evolving families, networks, and contentious ... more
Cornell researchers generate intellectual property and innovations that can positively impact the economic vitality of companies and communities. Through technology licensing and venture creation, ... more
The College of Human Ecology engages in cutting-edge research related to human health, including tissue regeneration (textiles and apparel), brain function (human development), respiratory diseases ... more
Cornell researchers discover truth in the adage, and are inventing new ways to keep your doctor away with apples. Other research examines how to develop, grow, and protect apples ... more
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs engage outstanding undergraduates in hands-on research, lectures, lab visits, and recreation activities in areas ranging from Astronomy to ... more
VIVO transcends campus, college, and departmental boundaries to provide an integrated view of the life sciences at Cornell. VIVO users can browse and search for faculty, research, educational ... more
The Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the School of Hotel Administration conducts research significant to the hospitality industry and builds important links between the academic and industry communities. ... more
The devastating impact of the Asian tsunami can be measured in scientific and human terms. Cornell researchers headed a scientific delegation to student effects in Sri Lanka. Graduate students developed ... more
Resources for research: do you need everything ever written on your topic or just the most respected sources? ... more
When biologists, physical and computer scientists, and engineers work together with tools such as DNA sequencing, supercomputers, and nanotechnology, revolutionary discoveries happen ... more
Cornell plays a big role in the science of the very small. Faculty across four colleges participate in multidisciplinary research centers and have access to ... more
Astronomical research at Cornell spans the universe. From Arecibo's "giant eye in the jungle," to the Spitzer Space Telescope, to the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, to the Cassini ... more