Klarman Fellow blends physics and math to explore string theory
Richard Nally will spend his three-year fellowship seeking to understand the mathematical structures at the root of gravity and quantum mechanics.
Panelists explore ‘Science of the Very, Very Small’
From a nanoscale “brobot” flexing its muscles to a discussion of the artistry of scientific images, participants at a March 9 event got an up-close look at how quantum science and nanotechnology are shaping our lives.
Meet the neutrinos: Kids’ book introduces mystery particles
Physics researcher Eve Vavagiakis published “I’m a Neutrino: Tiny Particles in a Big Universe,” a picture book introducing children (and adults) to tiny particles that have an outsized effect on the universe.
Radical Collaboration initiative adds AI, quantum, design tech
The universitywide initiative has resulted in the hiring and retention of world-class faculty, millions of research dollars invested, and published research that has helped push science forward and change lives in New York state, the nation and the world.
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Ten A&S faculty honored with endowed professorships
These professorships continue the College’s priority to recognize faculty excellence and accomplishments.
Eanna Flanagan
Edward L. Nichols Professor of Physics and Professor of Astronomy
Astronomy, CCAPS, Physics
James M. Cordes
George Feldstein Professor of Astronomy
Astronomy, Carl Sagan Institute, CCAPS, Physics
Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture Ph.D. Candidate Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition
Bruno Shirley presented his dissertation research in just three minutes to a panel of judges and a virtual audience from across campus and around the world.
Cornell team develops more efficient photocathode
Researchers at Cornell’s Center for Bright Beams, have developed a technique to create a photocathode – a material vital to the performance of some of the world’s most powerful particle accelerators – from a single-crystal alkali antimonides.
Andrej Singer
Assistant Professor and Croll Sesquicentennial Fellow, Materials Science and Engineering
Physics
