"We strive for excellence and deliver research that makes a difference."
Robert A. Buhrman, Senior Vice Provost for Research
The strategic plan for research at Cornell can be summed up simply: Be the best at what we undertake to do. The research enterprise supports university research priorities: the New Life Sciences; cross-college collaborations; and enabling research areas--computing and information sciences, genomics, advanced materials, and nanoscience. We build on our strengths when creating programs, recruiting faculty, purchasing equipment, and supporting interdisciplinary programs. Cornell research is committed to knowledge transfer and engages in technology transfer and economic development activities that benefit local, regional, national, and international constituents.
Research News
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'Cornell Dots' get USDA approval for clinical trials in humans
Brightly glowing 'Cornell Dots' to aid in diagnosing, treating cancer
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Physicists use magnets to study mechanics of 'crackling'
Understanding crackle patterns useful in predicting earthquakes
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Mothering styles can predict nature of adult relationships
Relationship with mother at 18 months linked to adult experiences
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Vaccine blocks cocaine high in mice; human trials to come
Approach could also stop addiction to heroin, nicotine
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Nano exhibit explores car's societal, environmental impact
AAP hosts exhibit exploring design, efficiency, impact of Tata Nano
Cornell Sustainability Efforts
Cornell is uniquely poised to address problems in sustainability, through faculty research, teaching, and outreach activities. Students are active in sustainability projects throughout campus and around the world. A campus-wide commitment to sustainability has resulted in 19 initiatives to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
- Gateway to Cornell sustainability resources
- Discover Cornell's sustainable campus
- Cornell Cooperative Extension: Energy and Climate
More Research Features
Research Gateways
The Life Sciences webpage serves as a portal for news and events; academic programs; research endeavors; and facilities, lab and partner agencies.
- Research Centers, Institutes, Labs and Programs
- More than 100 interdisciplinary research centers flourish at Cornell
- Life Sciences at Cornell
- Links to academic programs, research, events, and collaborations in the multi-disciplinary initiative
- CALS Research Portal
- Information about researchers, grants, projects, events, and facilities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- CIS Research
- Focuses on research in computer science, operations research, human computer interaction, and the social sciences of computing
- Engineering Research Portal
- Information about research, events and partnership opportunities in the College of Engineering
- Undergraduate Research
- Resources, advice, and organizations for undergraduate researchers at Cornell
Corporate Gateways
Environmentally-friendly photoacid generators exploit a novel class of counter ions. Contact CCTEC regarding technology D-3398.
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Orchestrates the technology transfer process and manages invention disclosures, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licenses
- Office of Technology Development, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Performs the technology transfer activities of the Weill Cornell Medical College
- Office of Economic Development
- Provides a web clearinghouse for economic development initiatives and resources; partner in Cornell's EDA University Center
- Small Business Development: Cornell's Research Serves the Region and Beyond
- Directory of more than 100 small businesses illustrates how technology transfer supports business development in the region
The Research Division
- Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Shapes Cornell's research agenda, coordinates large-scale research activity, and negotiates with external sponsors
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Manages intellectual property, licenses technology, and promotes economic development
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Administers sponsored programs, helps prepare grant proposals, and negotiates awards
- Center for Animal Resources and Education
- Ensures animal welfare and facilitates research and teaching; provides animal care and vet services
- Office of Research Integrity and Assurance
- Manages Cornell's research compliance programs, supports IRB, IACUC, and IBC committees
- Research Administration Information Services
- Provides administrative, technical, and training support for research IT systems
Publications
- Connecting with Cornell and The Report
- Cornell research highlights and annual statistics, published by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Research Newly Funded
- Monthly report of sponsored awards
- Cornell Chronicle
- Daily news from Cornell University
- CALS News
- Research updates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Cornell Engineering Magazine
- Research activities of the College of Engineering
- Human Ecology Magazine
- Research news from the College of Human Ecology
- Ezra Magazine
- Cornell's quarterly magazine
- Cornell Alumni Magazine
- Features high-impact research news
Contact
Office of the Vice Provost for Research
222 Day Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-7200
email: vp_research@cornell.edu
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