- Mar 27 ,2026
- by Larissa Shepherd
- Human Centered Design
- Human Ecology Building T01
Rethink the Design and Manufacturing of Fibers and Textiles for Functional Applications
Fibers are ubiquitous in daily life, from clothing and electrical cables to optical fibers and even biological systems like mussels. Beyond these conventional roles, fibers and textiles emerge as key enablers in technologies such as wearable electronics, robotics, clean energy, and water purification. Unlocking these advanced applications requires innovations across materials, design, manufacturing, and system integration. In this seminar, Dr. Shou will share some of their progress on scalable tactile textiles for human–environment interactions, advanced
- Jan 17, 2025
- Community Engagement, Technology + Human Thriving
Hochul targets impact of social media use on young people in and out of the classroom in State of the State
- Sep 11, 2025
- by Kaitlyn Serrao, Media Relations
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Net gain: Teens revitalize basketball court as gathering place
Upstate youth are learning advocacy and leadership skills with help from faculty and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Jefferson County.
- Sep 12, 2025
- Holistic Human Health
Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition – what do we do?
- Mar 4, 2026
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Student Life
RBG’s influences featured in ‘Fashioning Justice’ exhibit
Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 was a champion for women’s equality. Her style, and the substance behind it, will be on display in an exhibit, “Fashioning Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 and the Power of Presence.”
- Mar 19, 2026
- Student Life
Materials, machines, mentorship shape student spring runway show
The annual Cornell Fashion Collective Spring Runway Show, on March 21, will feature the work of fashion design majors as well as students from across the university who are looking to broaden their Cornell experience.
- Mar 25, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life’s challenges
Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily – not just intensely – may benefit most.