- Mar 10, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Student Life, CHE in NYC
Kristen Cho ’27 blends academics and industry to chart her future
Kristen Cho is a strategically minded content creator majoring in fashion design management. She spent her first year studying public relations at another university and building connections with content creators before transferring to Cornell.
Last summer, Cho interned for Allure Korea. Her relationship with the magazine — combined with Cornell’s proximity to New York City — has opened doors for her at New York Fashion Week.
She recently spoke with us about her journey
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- Mar 9, 2026
- by Holly Hartigan, Cornell Chronicle
- Student Life
Student dance showcase opens a window to China
In Rhythms of China performance, student dancers will blend traditional folk dances with contemporary influences on March 13 in Bailey Hall.
- Mar 2, 2026
People are 'washing' their clothes in the snow, but does it actually work?
Fran Kozen and Larissa Shepherd, experts in the Department of Human Centered Design, explain the tradition and limits of snow washing wool in the snow.
- 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