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Stats Section
200+
Interdisciplinary centers, institutes and programs engaged in research
$1.61B
Invested in Cornell research (FY24)
50+
Cornellians honored with Nobel Prizes for contributions to knowledge and society
3,200
Full-time jobs provided by Cornell start-ups since 2020
40,000+
New food products brought to market with help from Cornell AgriTech
$768M
Economic impact generated by Cornell Tech, its alumni and startups in NYC (FY24)
Research Section

Research for our Planet

Cornell research teams are pursuing partnerships to tackle complex global challenges that affect us all – from protecting the world’s water systems using snail-inspired robots to scoop up microplastics – to minimizing waste and optimizing poultry health using upcycled brewers’ grain.

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Purpose-Driven Science

Purpose-Driven Science

Cornell researchers seek to create knowledge, deepen our understanding of the world, and apply findings for lasting impact — from local to global scales.

Twin space enthusiasts reach for the stars
Twin space enthusiasts reach for the stars
“Cornell really encourages you to work with your peers, and with that, students can create and pursue things that haven’t been done before, just out of their sheer will to do something cool.”
—ASHLEY PADRES ’26, CORNELL ENGINEERING
A History of Progress

A History of Progress

From inventing chicken nuggets to exploring the solar system and unlocking DNA sequencing, Cornell research has propelled society forward since our founding in 1865.

Wilson Synchrotron

1967

Innovation underground

At its opening, the Wilson Synchrotron is Cornell’s largest single construction and the world’s largest particle accelerator.

Explore the History of Research at Cornell
A Culture of Collaboration

A Culture of Collaboration

From Ithaca to New York City and across the state, Cornell scholars combine their disciplinary expertise through more than 200 centers, institutes, programs, and laboratories.

CHESS
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS)
Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Sustainability
Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
Materials Research
Cornell Center for Materials Research
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Cornell Innovation and Research

An Engine for Innovation

Working across a network of public and private partners and entrepreneurs, Cornell accelerates translation of ideas and research into products, technologies, and companies with real-world impact and drives regional and state economic growth.

Center for Life Science Ventures › Center for Regional Economic Advancement › Center for Technology Licensing › Cornell Tech Runway Startups Program › Entrepreneurship at Cornell › Praxis Center for Venture Development ›
Cornell Matters Section

| Cornell matters.

Due to federal funding cuts, more than 140 research projects at Cornell have been halted and more are at risk. Stand with Cornell staff, faculty, students, alumni, and friends as we work to safeguard Cornell’s research and preserve its positive impact on local economies, health care, and our changing climate.

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