Bryan Isacks, geophysicist who helped shape theory of plate tectonics, dies at 90

Bryan L. Isacks, the William and Katherine Snee Professor of Geological Sciences Emeritus in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering who transformed the understanding of Earth’s surface, died Sept. 9 in Ithaca. He was 90.

AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use

Two new initiatives involving artificial intelligence in Cornell classrooms will encourage experimental and balanced use, while exploring ways to deploy AI that align with the teaching needs and strategies of individual academic fields.

Lynah’s ‘Great Wait’ reimagined for a new generation

Cornell Athletics will bring back a modified version of “The Great Wait” on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the traditional kickoff to student season ticket sales.

Now at Cornell, legendary designer’s collection inspires the next generation

For the first time in over a decade, garments from Ralph Rucci’s haute couture and made-to-order collections have been brought together under one roof as part of the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection, in the College of Human Ecology.

Chemistry professor honored for work on biodegradable polymers

Geoffrey Coates was named a co-winner of the prestigious Balzan Prize for his work transforming renewable feedstocks and recovered carbon dioxide into high-performance, degradable and recyclable materials.

Good vibes: Phones promote shared space, not silos, in Arts Quad installation

“Vibe Coating” integrates green-screen technology and AI to visualize participants' prompts as an immersive, continuously changing environment.

Cornell Unplugged encourages mindful tech use, social connection

New event asks the community to decrease technology use, increase face-to-face interaction and consider that every AI chat, doomscroll and text message has a water, energy and carbon footprint. 

Cornellians to address AI, NY energy future at Climate Week NYC

Cornell and global leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC Sept. 20-27 to discuss some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, including harnessing AI’s power while mitigating its negative impacts.

Podcast celebrates Cornell earning #4 ranking in entrepreneurship

This month's Startup Cornell podcast featured a conversation between two campus leaders of Cornell's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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