Fengqi You, Roxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor at the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, was selected to receive the 2021 Sustainable Engineering Forum Education Award by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) to recognize his contributions and accomplishments on sustainability education. Read more
Designing a recycling strategy for a new generation of photovoltaic solar cells will add a strong dose of environmental friendliness to a green industry. Read more
Professor Fengqi You is featured in a Yale Climate Connections article on New York state aiming for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Read more
Professor Susan Daniel has been elected by the Cornell Board of Trustees as the Fred H. Rhodes Professor of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1, 2021. This was announced on June 3, 2021 by Abe Stroock, Gordon L. Dibble '50 Professor and William C. Hooey Director of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with the following message: Dear Members of the Smith School, Hello. I am pleased to pass along the news that the Cornell Board of Trustees has elected Professor Susan Daniel to be the Fred H. Rhodes Professor of Chemical Engineering. Fred “Dusty” Rhodes was the founder of the Smith School... Read more
A breakthrough technology uses nanoscale sensors and fiber optics to measure water status just inside a leaf’s surface, providing a tool to greatly advance our understanding of basic plant biology, and opening the door for breeding more drought-resistant crops. Read more
Professor Yong Joo has been named the Senior Associate Dean for Masters of Engineering Programs. Read more
Madeline Rafa was tapped for membership in the Order of Omega Honor Society. Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of Fraternity & Sorority organizations. It recognizes upperclassmen who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within their respective organization and within the Fraternity/Sorority, campus, and local community. Members share the common goal of recognizing the many outstanding student leaders at their institution. Read more
Mbaba Sow was selected for membership to the oldest senior honor society at Cornell University (founded in 1890) in the Sphinx Head Society’s 131st tapping class. The society is known as a presence committed to leading, serving, and humbly uplifting Cornell University. Mbaba is also a member of Cornell University’s Varsity Football Team. Read more
