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Rain or shine, it’s always a great day to celebrate our community! From balloon art to ice cream and cotton candy, and learning about our student organizations, the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s Community Block Party was a blast. ☔️🎟️🍦

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Welcome home, Cornellians! ❤️

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As an undergraduate researcher, Edward Lee ’26 is already changing the game in quantum computing.

“One of the current limitations to quantum information processing is that qubit control is difficult to scale,” he says. “State-of-the-art implementations take up a lot of space with signal generating equipment for just a couple dozen qubits, and more than a million are required for useful, error-free computation!”

To tackle this challenge, Edward took the lead on developing QuASI, an open-source software library that acts as a “digital twin” for qubits, simulating quantum system dynamics to help speed up the process of designing and scaling qubit control schemes.

According to his advisor Mohamed Ibrahim, Edward is “remarkably dedicated, hardworking, and self-motivated. During his training in my lab, he enriched his expertise in multiple areas, including analog circuit design, signal processing, and quantum computing.” Edward gained valuable experience in the lab through hands-on research, collaborative team meetings, and an opportunity to present his work at the American Physical Society Global Physics Summit.

“Research offers a unique opportunity to explore the edge of your field with quite a lot of flexibility, particularly at a university like Cornell,” Edward says. “For students starting undergraduate research, embracing the uncertainty of research and understanding that any progress, no matter how small it feels, could be adding a new layer to the field’s collective knowledge has kept me motivated.”

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Happy giving day—send us a gift with link in bio ❤️

Help us travel to rural villages in Eswatini to install the Manzimbongolo suspension bridge and the Monyovu school clean water system.

Cornell University Engineers In Action (CUEIA) students seek to combat rural isolation and protect public health in the Kingdom of Eswatini through sustainable infrastructure design and implementation. CUEIA works alongside professional mentors to design, optimize, and implement our two yearly projects: one pedestrian footbridge and one clean water system.
#eswatini #cornell

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It’s giving day! Help SWE accomplish our goals this semester by donating any amount. Link in bio!

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What an incredible day celebrating this historic moment with our Cornell Duffield Engineering community! We are tremendously grateful to David A. Duffield ‘62, MBA ‘64, for supporting our students and faculty in continuing to do the greatest good.

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As an undergraduate researcher, Yiwei Yan ’25 studied how breast cancer cell growth is regulated in bone by investigating how bone mineral content and tumor-secreted factors influence the growth of mesenchymal stem cells.

Her findings showed that a reduced mineral environment and the presence of tumor-secreted factors may lead to “remodeling” in these cells, promoting cancer progression. This result contributes to an improved understanding of the tumor microenvironment and opens potential pathways for therapeutic intervention.

“Beyond the lab, speaking with cancer survivors has grounded my work in a broader context and reminded me why this research matters. It’s reinforced my commitment to pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, with the ultimate goal of translating discoveries into improved patient care.”

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We had a great time at the Office of Inclusive Excellence Community Block Party last week! Students, staff, and faculty enjoyed lawn games, ice cream, and other treats on the quad while connecting with some of our amazing student organizations! 🍦🍿🎉

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Have you ever wondered how research works at Cornell Engineering? We’ve put together a video guide to help you get to know us! Visit the link in our bio to see our labs, meet our faculty and students, and learn why research matters. Engineering students work in a lab

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Henry Wolf ’25 works for the Planetary Habitability and Technology Lab. “We design and build underwater robots capable of operating below ice shelves, and we use them to collect data from polar oceans while building the foundations for a future Europa subsurface probe.”

As an undergraduate researcher, Henry has had the opportunity to design hardware for the Icefin robot, including an under-ice charging station to increase the length of their dives. “Taking Icefin to Cayuga Lake and running mock deployments are some of my favorite experiences with the Lab. It’s really satisfying to see my designs working on real hardware, collecting useful data, and on such a short timescale.” Henry plans to pursue a Ph.D. in robotics and continue challenging himself to push his skills to their limit.

In addition to undergraduate research through the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Henry says that Student Project Teams have been instrumental to his learning. “The Autonomous Underwater Vehicle project team quickly taught me how to engineer real hardware, while also inspiring me to further pursue underwater robotics. No other school has a student team culture as rich as ours.”

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We are developing engineers who are prepared to shape the future. Our students graduate with hands-on experience and leadership training that empowers them to tackle global challenges.

Show your support today at the link in our bio. Every gift adds up to make a huge difference in the lives and experiences of Cornell students! 🐻✨❤️

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Zaina and Asher began working together as undergraduate students in the Donnelly Lab studying vertebral bone from individuals undergoing spine fusion surgery. They found that the material properties of the vertebral bone may predict which patients will have successful outcomes, and which will require revision surgery. Their research experience led both Asher and Zaina to pursue graduate education and to continue their work in the lab, both as researchers and as mentors to new students.

“Cornell has a very well-rounded materials program, especially in regards to research. The community is welcoming and supportive,” said Zaina. “In the Donnelly Lab, I am able to engage in many different aspects of research including study design, bench work, and data analysis. Each project has been unique in its own regard and skill set.” Zaina

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