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Robotic system feeds people with severe mobility limitations

Cornell researchers have developed a robotic feeding system that uses computer vision, machine learning and multimodal sensing to safely feed people with severe mobility limitations, including those with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.

Giannelis honored for support of Cornell infrastructure program

For his support in helping the Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy access critical funding in his role as vice provost, Emmanuel Giannelis received the program's annual award during a ceremony in New York City.

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AI-generated empathy has its limits

Researchers from Cornell Tech, Cornell and Stanford University found that, despite their ability to display empathy, conversational agents such as Siri do poorly compared to humans when interpreting and exploring a user’s experience.

Two academic advisers earn 2024 excellence awards

Members of Cornell’s Professional Academic Advising Community recognized two of their own for their commitment to providing helpful guidance and sincere care to undergraduates.

Cornell helps displaced scholars rebuild lives, careers

From a sociologist accused of treason to a political cartoonist to an Afghan artist, displaced scholars fleeing conflicts in their home countries have found refuge at Cornell, which has hosted more Institute of International Education scholar and artist fellows than any other university in the world. 

Cornell Law School Breaks Through Barriers to Public Service Law Careers

Beginning in June 2024, Cornell Law will increase the salary cap eligible for full reimbursement for federal loans from $80,000 to $120,000 for graduates in public service jobs. Further, Cornell Law will also offer partial reimbursements for those with salaries between $120,000 and $150,000.

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ILR School co-sponsors international strike report

The Labor Action Tracker, a collaboration between the ILR School and the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations, is a co-sponsor of an international strike analysis.

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Speaker: Content moderation is free speech, not censorship

In her decade researching the topic, Kate Starbird, has witnessed the spread of unintentional misinformation and the growth of deceptive, organized disinformation campaigns that have metastasized throughout social media platforms.

Students win DOE solar prize with Agrivoltaic Design Studio

Students won the solar tech prize in the 2024 EnergyTech University Prize competition for their entry “Agrivoltaic Design Studio,” a sustainable farming technique that combines agriculture and solar energy production.

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Experts provide facts about avian influenza for dairy producers

While a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in dairy cattle in nine states – not including New York state – the commercial milk supply continues to be safe, according to a panel of experts.

Students revive classic microchip fabrication with open-source tools

A unique project team enables Cornell undergraduates to use emerging open-source hardware to design, test and fabricate their own microchips – a complex, expensive process that is rarely available to students.

First Black woman NFL coach shares journey through sports

During a May 3 talk, Jennifer King, the first Black woman to coach full time in the NFL, touched on topics ranging from the importance of diversity and representation to the growing opportunities for women in athletics.