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A cover of a book that is a winding road leading to a tree with mountains in the background
News
Scholars trace purpose through history to today’s insights
Maeve O'Callaghan with a VR headset
Portrait of Zeyu Liu
Profile
Liu designs for intergenerational access and connection
Saurabh Mehta, associate professor of nutritional science (DNS), and David Erickson, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering (MAE) and nutritional science (DNS)
News
Cornell researchers awarded grant to advance tuberculosis diagnostics
A dress designed by Zoe Alvarez ’25, a fashion design major, and inspired by the magnificent riflebird, uses the ultra-black material and other deep-black fabrics
News
Bird-of-paradise inspires darkest fabric ever made
In the News
Ithaca Journal
The New York state phone ban was always a good thing. In Ithaca, it’s starting to work.
KP executive Yazdi Bagli talks to a HCD class
News
Kaiser Permanente executive emphasizes patient-centered care benefits both health and business
News
Study links nutrition to tuberculosis outcomes
Irwin Jacobs speaks at a podium during the CPNH dedication
News
Jacobs Center dedication honors alumna’s commitment to health
close up of hands working on a pocket loom
News
Agile by design: active learning and interdisciplinary study shape future-ready fashion and fiber graduates
Tamer Uyar works with a student in his lab
News
Reusable nanofiber membrane filters water sustainably
Portrait of Sang Leigh in front of some green squares
Profile
Leigh explores ethics and product design in liminal contexts