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The age of the mompreneur: Empowering working mothers
In the Keynote “The Boss of Me: Entrepreneurship and Motherhood,” Andrea Ippolito shares insights into what it takes for women to thrive as working mothers in today’s competitive, fast-paced labor market. Read more
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Reed co-chairs US scientific leadership report on biological, climate science
The report co-led by Professor Patrick Reed will help the U.S. realize emerging scientific opportunities by providing strategies for upholding international research leadership. Read more
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Are we there yet? Time slows down on a crowded train
Testing time perception in an unusually lifelike setting – a virtual reality ride on a New York City subway train – an interdisciplinary Cornell research team found that crowding makes time seem to pass more slowly. Read more
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Cornellian-led startup aids parents amid formula shortage
Ithaca-based SimpliFed – a virtual platform providing personalized advice, service and support to parents – is responding to the baby formula shortage by offering free expert advice and hosting a free virtual class to help new parents prepare for feeding their babies. Read more
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Engineering Management Student Wins First-Year Grad Student of the Year Award
Gill Iradukunda recently won the Cornell Diversity Programs in Engineering First Year Graduate Student of the Year Award. These students of the year awards recognize students who have made a significant contribution to DPE, the College of Engineering, and the others by demonstrating initiative and positively contributing to the college’s climate toward diversity. This award is especially significant because Gill is completing his M.Eng. degree remotely from California in the Engineering Management Online Learning Program. Gill is always focused on building community and helping students both... Read more
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Teams take a crack at world food issues at digital ag hackathon
Students from 28 fields across six different schools gathered at the fourth annual Digital Agriculture Hackathon, March 11-13, to find solutions to global food system issues while competing for cash prizes. Read more
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Engineering Management receives record number of applications
Record numbers of students continue to apply to the Cornell Engineering Management program, as seen by a 43% increase in applications to the On Campus program over last year’s record-breaking number. More than 650 students applied for acceptance into the Fall 2022 cohort. There has also been a significant increase in the demographic and geographic diversity of applicants, including many first-generation students. Despite disruptions from the pandemic, the Engineering Management team has engaged prospective students through virtual information sessions, office hours, and other live programming... Read more
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Engineering Management Debuts Among Best Online Programs
After launching only 2 years ago, the Engineering Management Online Learning Program debuted at #6 on the list of Best Online Engineering Management Programs from U.S. News & World Report. The Online Learning Program complements the highly regarded On Campus Program that began at Cornell in 1980. Students in the Online Learning Program earn the same Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree and enroll in classes that are simultaneously offered on Cornell’s main campus in Ithaca, NY. Working professionals are increasingly becoming digital nomads, and the flexible delivery format allows students to... Read more
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Study urges global cooperation to protect water, food security in African river basins
A new study co-authored by Professor Patrick Reed warns about the potential unintended consequences for water, energy and food security in African river basins if global leaders fail to coordinate climate change mitigation policies. Read more