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Electron microscopy shows ‘mouse bite’ defects in semiconductors
A Cornell-led collaboration used high-resolution 3D imaging to detect, for the first time, the atomic-scale defects in computer chips that can sabotage their performance.
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Underwater 3D printing could transform maritime construction
An interdisciplinary collaboration has developed a way to 3D-print concrete underwater – a technique that could transform on-site maritime construction and the repair of critical infrastructure.
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Global atlas will track human and climate impact on river systems
A new Cornell-led project will create a global record that shows how river systems around the world have changed under human influence over the last 75 years.
Latest Awards and Recognition
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Brock named Hollomon Award winner
Joel Brock, the Given Foundation Professor of Engineering, received the 2026 Acta Materialia, Inc.
April 13, 2026
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Ibrahim receives NSF CAREER Award
Mohamed Ibrahim, assistant professor, has received an NSF CAREER Award for his proposal, “CAREER: Efficient…
April 13, 2026
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Estroff elected AAAS Fellow
Lara Estroff, chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Herbert Fisk…
March 26, 2026
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Hassani receives early career award
Mostafa Hassani, assistant professor, received the MPMD Early Career Leaders Professional Development Award from The…
March 23, 2026
