Graduate students spark public interest in electricity
Josue San Emeterio and other physics graduate students enjoy bringing the magic of science to local audiences.
Read moreJosue San Emeterio and other physics graduate students enjoy bringing the magic of science to local audiences.
Read more<p>Imagine walking through the Northwest wilderness, camera phone at the ready, hoping to catch at least a faint glimpse of Bigfoot, and instead returning home with an Ansel Adams-quality picture of the mythical beast as he lumbers past you.</p><p>That’s kind of what a team led by physics professor ...
Read moreThe grant will provide CHESS with enhanced capabilities, making it a leading synchrotron source in the U.S.
Read moreUntil last week, if students in Itai Cohen’s research group wanted to perform advanced measurements on a fluid – such as applying both rotation and sinusoidal oscillations to gauge whether the flow disruption was hydrodynamically or contact-mediated – they’d have to drive 330 miles east.
Read more"Knowledge Is PowerThe mission of Oculus Education is to empower communities through VR’s ability to positively impact learning and to support equitable access for all. To accomplish that goal, we need to understand how VR can have the greatest impact on learning outcomes across a variety of scenari...
Read morearXiv.org, the scientific pre-print database, has surpassed 1 billion downloads.
Read moreThe concept of “valence” – the ability of a particular atom to combine with other atoms by exchanging electrons – is one of the cornerstones of modern chemistry and solid-state physics.
Read moreCraig Wiggers, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel with 25 years of service, is director of administration for the physics department and says he loves Cornell’s welcoming, supportive environment.
Read more<p>Six Cornell faculty members — including four in the College of Arts & Sciences — have been recognized by the university for excellence in their teaching of undergraduate students and contributions to undergraduate education.</p>
Read moreProvost Michael I. Kotlikoff has launched a task force to recommend new approaches to enhance and accelerate the diversity of the Cornell faculty.
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