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News: BME

Here you will find recent and archived news about the Meinig School and our affiliates and partners. For more stories, don't forget to browse our spotlights and annual BME newsletters as well!

Meinig family earns Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award

Three of the four generations of Meinigs who have attended Cornell thus far were on hand to accept the award, which recognizes engineering alumni whose leadership and vision have transformed the world and brought distinction to the College of Engineering and Cornell. Read more

Swelling colloids could fix short circuits in geothermal wells

By: Syl Kacapyr

Swelling colloids – mixtures, such as milk and paint, in which particles are suspended in a substance and which can grow up to 100 times larger under certain temperatures – could be used to fix flow pathways in underground geothermal systems, a problem that has hobbled investment in geothermal energy. Read more

Center for Immunology connects Cornell strengths

Since opening in 2019, the Cornell Center for Immunology has provided a hub that connects the university’s strengths in immunology across multiple departments, colleges and with Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City through seed grant programs, symposia and faculty recruiting. Read more

Genetics affects functions of gut microbiome

New research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding awareness of the role human genetics plays in shaping the microbiome. Read more