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Better Together: Peer Mentors@Vet
By Veterinary Peer Mentors
Mentors are upper-year students who work with the Office of Student Services to foster an environment that supports first-year students’ transition to Cornell.
Mentors are upper-year students who work with the Office of Student Services to foster an environment that supports first-year students’ transition to Cornell. Veterinary Peer Mentors Did you have a mentor as a student? If not, did you wish you did? Support the College of Veterinary Medicine Peer Mentors! One of the top veterinary colleges in the world, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell has a long history of graduating highly regarded veterinarians, thanks to the rigorous and challenging DVM curriculum. But the stressful environment of the vet college experience can be an adjustment for any student. One tool to help first-year students adjust is the Peer Mentors. Mentors are upper-year students who work with the Office of Student Services to foster an environment that supports first-year students’ transition to Cornell. Having made the adjustment themselves one to two years earlier, mentors are an invaluable resource as they offer advice based on their personal experience. All first-year DVM students are assigned a Peer Mentor. Incoming students are typically contacted by mentors during the summer before they are scheduled to begin their studies. Peer Mentors host various events which offer opportunities to build community, decrease stress, encourage networking, and openly encourage discussion of both academic and personal challenges. Mentors receive extensive training in communication, mental health resources, and conflict resolution; and collaborate with faculty and staff throughout the school year to tailor both college-specific and campus-wide resources to individual students. In return, the students who serve as Peer Mentors gain leadership, communication, and advocacy experience as they work closely with incoming students on a smooth transition to a demanding program and enhance student well-being and belonging. Funds raised will allow the group to create new community-building and other programs for new students. Support the Peer Mentors program—because healthy and included students of today are caring, well-qualified, and invested veterinary professionals in your community tomorrow. They will also carry on the tradition of accomplished, engaged, and proud Cornell alumni. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Public Health Student Leadership: The Future in Their Hands
By Master, Public Health Program
Contributing to this crowdfunding project supports students in the Cornell Master of Public Health Program.
Contributing to this crowdfunding project supports students in the Cornell Master of Public Health Program. Master, Public Health Program Become a leader for change! Help develop student leaders in Public Health at Cornell. The Cornell Master of Public Health Program graduated its first cohort in May 2019, less than a year before a global pandemic changed lives forever. Founded on three pillars (Sustainability, Equity, Engagement) and utilizing an engaged-learning approach, the program develops the skills students need to make an impact on the health and well-being of people and planet. And, by working with community partners, public health students turn theory into practice while preparing to become future leaders in the field. Support of this crowdfunding project helps develop students’ leadership skills as part of GraPH (Graduate Students in Public Health) and the Student Advisory Committee (SAC). You will be facilitating the development of public health students through mentorship, hands-on experiences, and targeted training programs. Funds raised will be utilized by student leaders for programming and community-building events, such as mock interviews, resume, grant writing, and budgeting skill workshops, crisis simulation, community partnerships, local public health advocacy, guest lectures, and networking. Developing outstanding public health professionals is more important than ever. In an increasingly challenging time for public health, your gift will transform these students' professional skills—thereby affecting the greater good they can do in the world—while also building the foundation for their future engagement as proud Cornell alumni. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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ALMA (Aprendizaje, Liderazgo, Motivación y Autoestima)
By ALMA
This bold new initiative is designed to cultivate leadership, creativity, and community through intentional programming and mentorship.
This bold new initiative is designed to cultivate leadership, creativity, and community through intentional programming and mentorship. ALMA Above: 25-26 AY ALMA Co-Chairs, Nessa (left) & Isabela (right). ALMA (Aprendizaje, Liderazgo, Motivación y Autoestima) is a bold new initiative under Cornell’s Latinx Student Empowerment program, designed to cultivate leadership, creativity, and community through intentional programming and mentorship. When individuals feel supported and equipped, they lead with confidence, and they transform the spaces they touch. Above: ALMA board members during their bi-weekly meetings. Your gift powers programs that go beyond inspiration, they deliver skills, guidance, and networks. Through leadership circles, storytelling workshops, speaker events, and a creative showcase, participants gain the confidence to lead and the connections to thrive. Guided by experienced staff with expertise in public policy, advocacy, and institutional leadership, ALMA ensures students learn not only how to speak up, but how to navigate systems and influence change. Above: ALMA 25-26 AY Co-Chair, Nessa, presenting on their leadership development program for the Laidlaw Scholars program. Networking is not a luxury; it’s a lifeline. ALMA creates spaces where emerging leaders connect with faculty, alumni, and community partners, building relationships that open doors to internships, policy fellowships, and professional opportunities. Every dollar you give directly supports program materials, guest speakers, travel stipends, and event logistics, so cost never stands between a student and a transformative experience. Above: ALMA member 24-25 AY, Kimberly, receiving the Perkins Prize Award for their sorority, Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. Tom Perkins (far left), Vice-President of Student and Campus Life, Dr. Ryan Lombardi (far right). Why ALMA, why now?Cornell’s student community thrives on programs that foster belonging and leadership. ALMA was launched by a dedicated student board and staff team with the support of a grant from the President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW)* to create programming that elevates voices and builds confidence. Each member of the ALMA board is a proven campus leader, holding key positions and bringing a depth of experience to every event and series. This initiative responds to a clear need: students are asking for spaces that strengthen leadership, visibility, and connection. Your support ensures these opportunities don’t just exist; they flourish! Above: ALMA board members at a reception with guest speakers for the Gender Equity Resource Center's Real Talk. Guest speakers: Danya Contreras ’13 (bottom, far right) and Michelle Reiss ’20 (top, far right). What your gift makes possible 1) Leadership & mentorship Intimate leadership circles, peer mentorship, and skills labs focused on public speaking, advocacy, and leading with confidence, all coordinated by a team that guides student organizations and fosters growth across campus. 2) Storytelling & visibility Workshops and a creative showcase that amplify student voices and celebrate diverse perspectives, creating visibility and inspiring dialogue across the Cornell community. 3) Community & belonging Open events that connect participants with campus networks and collaborative programs, building bridges through shared experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. 4) Access & opportunity Travel stipends for conferences and speaker engagements, ensuring that financial barriers never prevent students from accessing leadership development and transformative opportunities. Above: ALMA 24-25 AY Co-Chairs, Alejandra ’25 (left) & Kassandra ’25 (right) at the Presidents Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) Symposium. Who we serve Undergraduates are at the heart of ALMA’s mission, with open, public events that also welcome alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader Cornell community. Programs are hosted in partnership with the Latinx Student Empowerment office and across campus networks—creating a ripple effect of collaboration and shared growth. Above: ALMA 25-26 AY Co-Chair, Isabela, hosting a dinner (Taste of Perú) with Contigo Perú, a student organization at Cornell University. Our $7,500 goal is just the beginning foundation to launch this vision. It is not a limit, but a first step toward something greater: expanded leadership retreats, more travel stipends, and deeper mentorship opportunities. When you give beyond the base goal, you help us break barriers, not build them. You create momentum that carries participants further than we imagined. Above: Study with ALMA: A highly anticipated event featuring preliminary exam prep and thoughtful care packages. Give today to help us cultivate leadership, creativity, and community. Together, we’ll ensure every individual who shows up with a dream leaves with the skills, guidance, and connections to lead with purpose, and the confidence to change the world. Above: Graduating Cornell students taking their graduation photos provided by the Latinx Student Empowerment Office. Above: Co-chair Nessa (left) hosting the La Asociación Latina Premios (Award Ceremony). Above: ALMA 24-25 AY Co-chair, Kassandra '25 (bottom left) cooking for a community event. *Membership PCCW is open to all alumni regardless of identity. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Fund the Academic and Professional Success of NSBE
By NSBE, Cornell Chapter
We mentor students, champion academic excellence, and create pathways to careers in STEM.
We mentor students, champion academic excellence, and create pathways to careers in STEM. NSBE, Cornell Chapter Cornell NSBE is more than a student organization, it’s a movement dedicated to building and uplifting the next generation of Black engineers. Every year, we mentor students, champion academic excellence, and create pathways to careers in STEM. But we can’t do it without you. Your gift directly supports our hands-on outreach programs—from organizing community service events with elementary schools, to visiting high schools to inspire future engineers, to hosting workshops that help students navigate college and career challenges. It funds travel for our members to attend the annual National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Convention, where they connect with top employers like Apple, SpaceX, Microsoft, and Boeing, and return with fresh ideas, motivation, and professional opportunities. Every dollar you give helps us strengthen our community. It sends a student to a national conference who might not otherwise be able to afford it. It provides materials for our mentorship programs and high school outreach. It even helps us continue our postcard project—handwritten notes that remind our members and supporters that they are seen, valued, and part of something larger than themselves. Cornell NSBE’s mission is rooted in visibility, opportunity, and belonging. With your support, we can continue to break barriers, amplify voices, and build a lasting legacy of excellence in engineering. Your voice matters. Your outreach matters. Together, we can shape the future of STEM, one student, one story, and one act of generosity at a time. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Social Impact Giving
By ECornell
Provide scholarships that remove financial barriers for underserved learners who would not otherwise have access to Cornell’s certificate programs.
Provide scholarships that remove financial barriers for underserved learners who would not otherwise have access to Cornell’s certificate programs. ECornell In a joint endeavor between eCornell and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukrainian citizens and refugees have the opportunity to complete Cornell certificate programs in critical topics including AI Strategy, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Public Sector Leadership and Python Programming. So far, the collaboration has granted scholarships to 150 government employees, working adults, university faculty and students from Ukraine and the country’s refugees located around the world. By offering targeted programs in a flexible format, we empower the people of Ukraine facing significant obstacles, challenges and instability in their lives or communities to develop new skills and prepare them to rebuild a brighter future. Meet Anna – Rebuilding hope in Ukraine When war disrupted her life, Anna found purpose through perseverance. While her fiancé defends their country, she dedicates her days to supporting the Ukrainian military and helping children in frontline areas rediscover creativity and hope. Through her studies with Cornell, Anna has built the leadership and project management skills to strengthen her community even amid crisis. Her story is a powerful reminder that learning can spark resilience in the most uncertain times. Want to make an impact?Your donation helps fund scholarships, learning resources, and outreach programs that make education possible for underserved populations in Ukraine. Each contribution helps transform access into empowerment—proving that talent is equally distributed, even when opportunity is not. About Social Impact at eCornell: eCornell collaborates with organizations that share our mission to improve lives and society through education. Our goal is simple: Extend the reach and impact of Cornell to underserved audiences, delivering high quality learning opportunities to individuals and groups who might otherwise never be able to access them. Together, we can build a world where education opens doors for all.Learn more about our mission and partners at ecornell.cornell.edu/impact. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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International Graduate Network
By IGPS
We are building a lasting network that connects international students and alumni across generations.
We are building a lasting network that connects international students and alumni across generations. IGPS Who we are In August 2024, a small group of international students realized that Cornell’s international community was fragmented—divided across MBA clubs, Law School organizations, departmental groups, and nationality-based associations, but lacking a single, unified space. Believing in the importance and potential of a truly connected international network, we founded the International Graduate and Professional Students Organization to bring these communities together. Since then we: Created a community of all international graduate students where people can find support for any problem. Organized events for the entire international body that create a sense of belonging. Helped integrate incoming international students. There was no dedicated student led organization on campus serving the needs, voice, and future of Cornell’s international graduate and professional students. So we built one. Our impact so far In under a year, IGPS has grown from 0 to more than 700 members—an unprecedented rate of growth for a new Cornell organization. That growth wasn’t marketing. It was need. In response, Cornell recognized both our scale and our importance and in just one year we got awarded with the highest tier of university funding. That almost never happens. Why did it happen? Because we immediately started filling a critical gap: We create spaces where international students feel like they belong. We help each other navigate complex systems (visas, housing, banking, health care, job searches). We organize events that are actually relevant to our lived experience here. And we’ve done all of this with almost no financial margin. Every event we run is full. Nothing goes to waste. The only thing limiting us right now is resources—not energy or ideas. The next step: building the International Graduate Students-Alumni Network Community doesn’t end at graduation. For international students, graduation is when the real pressure starts. Work authorization. First jobs. Visas. Relocation. Culture shock. Career decisions that have immigration consequences. Our next phase is to build a living, intergenerational network that connects current international students with international alumni working in the U.S. and around the world—people who have navigated this path and are now in industry, research labs, finance, tech, government, startups, you name it. This network will do three things: Mentorship: Real conversations about how to get that first job offer and what pitfalls to avoid as an international hire. Access: Warm introductions, not cold applications. People helping people. Continuity: Today’s students become tomorrow’s alumni mentors, so the ladder never disappears. That is the long-term vision: a stable, active, Cornell-backed professional network for international graduate and professional students. Where your donation goes right now To launch this network, we’re taking the first concrete step: bringing a cohort of current IGPS members to New York City to meet Cornell alumni in person and build real connections that will become a foundation of our network. Your support will allow us to: Bring a select group of international graduate and professional students to New York City for a full day of guided conversations with Cornell international alumni working across multiple industries. Host structured Q&A sessions on topics like "Securing the first job position," "Work authorization nuances," "Networking in the industry." Most importantly: begin establishing a real network between students and alumni—genuine relationships, real faces and names, and mentors who are ready to guide and support international students for years to come. In other words: your donation helps lay the foundation for a long-lasting professional support system that will last for generations and change lives of countless international students at Cornell. Why this matters Every international student currently in IGPS will, in a few years, be an alum themselves. We want them stepping into that role not disconnected and on their own, but already inside a structure that lets them give back. That is what you’re helping us build: an active supportive network of international students and alumni. How you can help Give. Your contribution directly funds student access to alumni mentorship and career guidance, and directly accelerates the creation of a permanent support network for international Cornell talent. Share. Tell friends, peers, colleagues, and Cornell alumni who care about global students and equitable opportunity. Get involved. Are you an international Cornell graduate or professional school alum? Do you work in industry and want to mentor, give a talk, review CVs, or host a session? We would love to hear from you. We are already planning career panels, information sessions, CV/resume reviews, and practical workshops on navigating life and work in the U.S. as an international professional.If you are interested in any collaboration with us, please email us at igps-org@cornell.edu One last thing IGPS is now one of the most diverse and fastest-growing communities at Cornell. We’ve built belonging. We’ve built support. Now we’re building legacy. Your donation today becomes part of the foundation of a stable, active network of international students and alumni that will live for generations helping uncountable number of people to build their careers, lives and legacies at Cornell and in the United States. Thank you for helping us make sure that international students at Cornell don’t just arrive—they succeed, they stay connected, and they lift the next generation. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Emerging Markets Institute Club
By EMIC
We bring together students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds who share a common goal: to learn, analyze, and exchange ideas about emerging markets.
We bring together students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds who share a common goal: to learn, analyze, and exchange ideas about emerging markets. EMIC Our Team and Impact: We bring together students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds who share a common goal: to learn, analyze, and exchange ideas about emerging markets. Our members represent over 25 different majors, many of the most relevant emerging markets, and 6 of Cornell’s undergraduate schools. Our focus is on learning, collaboration, and community. Over 25% of S&P 500 company revenues come from emerging markets, which may be surprising from an index made primarily of U.S. and other developed country equities. At EMIC, our goal is not only to help our members learn about emerging markets, but also to raise awareness within the Cornell community of the importance of emerging markets. Emerging markets are central to the future of global growth. Understanding them means understanding global opportunity, innovation, and policy challenges, which is essentially for anyone who wants to think about finance, business or investing on a global scale. Our Work: EMIC is the only economics club focused on emerging economies. Founded 4 years ago, we are a rapidly growing club with over 50 members. Our mission is to educate and connect students interested in emerging economies through learning, discussion, and collaboration on global issues. Thomas Riveros broke down Bolivian inflation into two components: cyclical inflation (demand driven) and acyclical inflation (supply driven) within his broader research project In prior years, we have been research-focused and students have addressed economic, social, and policy questions in formal, full-length research papers. This year, we launched two new initiatives. Our first new project promotes discussion of emerging markets research, policy, and economic phenomena through an online blog and organized on-campus events. Check out EMI and EMIC blog posts here: https://business.cornell.edu/article-categories/blog/ As a research focused club, we use our funds on database subscriptions such as FDI Markets, and sources like Bloomberg Business News to conduct our research and write our online articles. We also fund our public campus events and travel to present our research at the EMI conference, where we have the opportunity to learn about research conducted by students outside Cornell, introduce the club, and hear from leading experts about the state of emerging markets. Last year, we connected with Ivan Duque (president of Colombia), Mark Mobius (emerging markets investor), and several Corning executives. This semester has been one of growth and innovation — we’ve launched 2 major new projects, expanded our reach, and most importantly, we’ve made remarkable progress engaging the Cornell community and sparking new student interest in emerging markets. We’d love your support as we keep pushing forward and growing. Visit the links below to learn more! https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornell-emic/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/emic_cornell?igsh=MWE2bnA3NWxkOGJsNw== As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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AfroTech Professional Development Conference Scholarships
By URMC
Support Underrepresented Minorities in Computing (URMC) students as they reach for new heights in tech!
Support Underrepresented Minorities in Computing (URMC) students as they reach for new heights in tech! URMC Support Underrepresented Minorities in Computing (URMC) students as they reach for new heights in tech! Your donation today goes directly toward sponsoring our members’ attendance at AFROTECH. Please donate now to help students access life-changing networking, mentorship, and career development at these national events. Every contribution opens doors, builds confidence, and inspires the next generation of innovators in tech. Together, let’s ensure URMC members have the opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive at AFROTECH! Your generosity will make an immediate and lasting impact. Thank you for empowering the future of computing. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Statistics Graduate Society
By Statistics Graduate Society
Cornell Statistics Graduate Society (SGS) is the official graduate student organization for the Statistics and Data Science field at Cornell University.
Cornell Statistics Graduate Society (SGS) is the official graduate student organization for the Statistics and Data Science field at Cornell University. Statistics Graduate Society Project description Cornell Statistics Graduate Society (SGS)Established in Spring 2016, the Cornell Statistics Graduate Society (SGS) is the official graduate student organization for the Statistics and Data Science field at Cornell University. Led by PhD students, SGS is dedicated to enhancing the academic, social, and professional experiences of graduate students. We advocate for student needs within the Department of Statistics and Data Science, the Graduate School, and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. SGS is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive community for all. About the project: Building a Student Ambassador Program We are launching a Student Ambassador Program to strengthen the connection between prospective and current graduate students in Statistics and Data Science at Cornell. This initiative is designed to demystify the graduate school experience, promote diversity and inclusion, and provide personalized guidance to applicants navigating the admissions process. Our fundraising goal is $2,500, which will directly support the following components: Mentorship program: Pairing current graduate students with prospective applicants to offer insights, encouragement, and advice. Informational resources: Creating accessible guides, FAQs, and videos that explain the application process, research opportunities, and student life. Virtual & in-person events: Hosting info sessions, Q&A panels, and informal meetups to foster community and transparency. Ambassador training: Developing training materials to ensure ambassadors are well-prepared to represent the program and support prospective students effectively. Technology tools: Investing in platforms that facilitate virtual mentoring, scheduling, and communication. Why it matters Graduate school can be an intimidating journey, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds or those unfamiliar with the academic landscape. By building a structured and sustainable ambassador program, we aim to: Increase transparency in the admissions process Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment Empower current students to give back and lead Support prospective students in making informed decisions Strengthen the long-term community within our field As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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BigRed//Hacks
By BigRed//Hacks
BigRed//Hacks is Cornell’s largest student-run hackathon organization, bringing together students from across the country and around the world.
BigRed//Hacks is Cornell’s largest student-run hackathon organization, bringing together students from across the country and around the world. BigRed//Hacks BigRed//Hacks is Cornell’s largest student-run hackathon organization, bringing together students from across the country and around the world. Our mission is to provide hackers with a foundation to create projects that go beyond what they can build in an academic setting. Forty-eight hours, hundreds of participants, workshops, networking events, and thousands of dollars in prizes on the line, we encourage builders to go beyond convention and create something truly innovative to present to judges and peers. Support our cause! With your support, we can provide essential resources that make BigRed//Hacks possible. Your generosity directly enhances the hacker experience and helps us fund hacker meals, WiFi, hosting websites, travel reimbursements, prizes, and more. With your contribution, we’ll be able to welcome more students, offer greater support to first-time hackers, and create an even more inspiring, inclusive, and impactful environment for all participants. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Endowed Director of First Amendment Clinic
By Cornell First Amendment Clinic
You can ensure that the Clinic is able to expand its reach and extend its impact by taking on more cases throughout the country.
You can ensure that the Clinic is able to expand its reach and extend its impact by taking on more cases throughout the country. Cornell First Amendment Clinic An endowment to ensure essential freedoms For the last six years, under Mark Jackson’s leadership, Cornell’s First Amendment Clinic has successfully advocated for clients across the political spectrum to protect their fundamental free speech and free press rights. Now, you can ensure that the Clinic is able to expand its reach and extend its impact by taking on more cases throughout the country—wherever the right to free speech and a free press is being threatened. Join us as we launch a $1 million campaign to support the First Amendment Clinic, with the intent to endow The Mark H. Jackson Directorship upon his vacating the role—honoring Mark’s lifelong commitment to free speech and ensuring the clinic’s work lives on. Your gift creates a permanent foundation for the Clinic’s growth, supporting its essential work–not just today–but for a new generation of legal advocates and trailblazers. _______________________________________________________________________________ Create an enduring impact By supporting the endowment, you are permanently securing the Clinic’s capacity to: PROTECT free speech rights across the political spectrum The First Amendment Clinic stands as a fiercely nonpartisan defender of of free speech and a free press. We take on cases regardless of viewpoints or beliefs where there is a genuine threat to fundamental Constitutional freedoms. Our diverse casework includes: Challenging library book bans and anti-protest statutes. Supporting students' rights to express conservative political viewpoints. Defending local journalists against costly defamation suits. EXPAND our reach: More cases, more defenders The Clinic's resources and expertise are in extremely high demand. The endowment will provide the dedicated resources necessary to: Increase capacity to handle more pressing First Amendment cases nationwide. Provide valuable, hands-on training in complex Constitutional litigation to more students. Build a larger, more connected network of principled First Amendment defense attorneys. ENSURE an informed citizenry The health of local journalism is vital to democracy. Through its legal support of journalists, the Clinic is ensuring that the public has access to accurate and essential information needed to make informed decisions and hold public officials accountable. FOSTER sustainable, impactful journalism The Clinic provides a unique and holistic approach to legal support for journalists, including aiding in their access to information and helping them create sustainable media enterprises. Through its groundbreaking Local Journalism Project, the Clinic not only protects and defends journalists but also provides them with a full range of legal services to sustain their underlying business models, ensuring local news can thrive as an essential pillar of democracy. _______________________________________________________________________________ The Clinic in action "As someone who has litigated in this field for more than 35 years, I can say that the Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic maintains one of the broadest and most active First Amendment litigation practices not just in New York State but in the entire country. It is making a major impact on First Amendment law nationally and locally. At the same time, it is providing hands-on, real-world training to its students that is invaluable to their professional development." —Michael Grygiel, Co-chair, Greenberg Traurig, LLP's National Media and Entertainment Litigation Group “The First Amendment is central to our democracy, because without freedom of speech, thought, press, and assembly—the political freedoms that we cherish cannot be meaningfully exercised. That’s why I am so pleased that our First Amendment clinic is a national leader in training our students and also in direct impact for deserving clients.” —Jens David Ohlin, the Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law “The Clinic had the most profound, most tangible effect on my readiness to practice law, from writing appellate briefs to orally arguing at the trial and appellate levels. Everyone in the clinic is so serious about the higher principles of First Amendment law that were at stake in the cases we took on. We pursued it vociferously, no matter what our personal political viewpoints might be. That’s why the Clinic attracts the greatest diversity of students in terms of background and ideology, from all ends of the spectrum.” —Matthew Hornung ’24 _______________________________________________________________________________ Your support matters: Secure the cornerstone of democracy Free speech isn't partisan—it's the cornerstone of our democracy. When this cornerstone is under attack from all sides, we need bold, principled defenders more than ever. Your gift today is the first step in establishing a permanent endowment that will expand our capacity to take on more vital cases, give more students transformative legal experience, and, most importantly, train the next generation of principled advocates for free expression. Join us in protecting that vision—for today, and for years to come. _______________________________________________________________________________ Supporting our project If you would like to make a gift via check, corporate match, or securities, please visit: https://community.lawschool.cornell.edu/alumni/give/ways-to-give/. For more information on this project or to make a larger gift, please contact Lynne Haberstock at lth7@cornell.edu or 607.255.2077. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide
By CCDPW
CCDPW engages in advocacy, research, public education, and targeted litigation on behalf of the estimated 30,000 people worldwide facing execution.
CCDPW engages in advocacy, research, public education, and targeted litigation on behalf of the estimated 30,000 people worldwide facing execution. CCDPW Defending human rights for women and gender-diverse people The Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide (CCDPW) is a nonprofit dedicated to exposing discrimination in the judicial system and defending women and gender-diverse people facing extreme sentences. We know from our research that intersectional gender bias is real and weaponized inside courtrooms. The ubiquity of this discrimination makes it invisible and accepted, but we are here to change that. For years, CCDPW has engaged in advocacy, research, public education, and targeted litigation on behalf of the estimated 30,000 people worldwide facing execution. Our work focuses on women and gender-diverse people, but the victories we win are beneficial to all incarcerated people as we work to bring equality and fairness into deeply flawed systems. We fight for total abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, in every country on earth. When we fight, we winIn January of 2025, we celebrated a monumental victory. In its decision in Andrew v. White, the Supreme Court of the United States recognized for the first time in its history that irrelevant gender stereotypes involving women’s sex lives and mothering skills have no place in a criminal courtroom. In Ms. Andrew’s case, prosecutors presented evidence detailing her intimate relationships (including one that took place twenty years before trial), the outfits she wore, and even her style of underwear. In closing argument, they dangled multiple pairs of Ms. Andrew’s underwear before the jury, arguing that it was not the sort of underwear a grieving widow would wear. Ms. Andrew’s case is now before a federal court of appeals. In June, one of our former colleagues and clinic students, Nathalie Greenfield JD '21–who began working on Ms. Andrew’s case as Professor Babcock’s law student–argued Ms. Andrew’s case. As we await the federal court’s decision as to whether Ms. Andrew will receive a new trial, we are reaching out to women in prisons around the country to educate them about this groundbreaking decision. We are training trial and appellate lawyers how to fight back against gender bias and raise these issues in the courts. We are energized by this victory, but it is only the first step toward justice for Ms. Andrew and others who were convicted after unfair trials. Capital punishment is an affront to human rights Women are sentenced to death for killing their abusers after lifetimes of gender-based violence in courts across the world. A study by CCDPW researchers found that at least 96% of the women on death row in the United States had survived at least one form of gender-based violence. In places like Tanzania, women are sentenced to death even when acting in self defense because the penal code makes the death penalty mandatory for murder. In Uganda, women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and trans individuals are given death sentences for consensual same sex relationship under the anti-homosexuality act. In Iran, women are being executed for standing up for basic human rights. While these contexts and judicial systems vary, the thread that unites them is the incompatibility of capital punishment to exist in societies that truly value freedom, the possibility of rehabilitation, and human rights. If we want to make global abolition a reality, its imperative we understand the stories, lives, and experiences of the most marginalized members of the global death row population, people who until now have been left out of the broader advocacy movements challenging capital punishment. To tackle this complex issue, we are training capital defense lawyers, conducting research to enlighten policy makers and courts, and working directly with women and gender diverse individuals to tell their stories. This year, we also launched our Freedom Clinic training series for defense teams, with a diverse faculty of artists, organizers, and public defenders. Every participant who provided post training feedback shared that the Freedom Clinic increased their understanding of intersectional gender biases in the criminal legal system. Every participant who completed a post training survey also shared that they would recommend the Freedom Clinic to their colleagues. We need your help to get marginalized people at risk of execution the justice they deserve. Join us in this struggle and support our efforts to eradicate capital punishment forever. Together, we can uplift human dignity and make state execution a relic of the past. CCDPW was part of the legal team that helped save Melissa Lucio, an innocent women on death row in Texas, from execution in April 2022. We continue to fight for her release, despite the fact that a court found her to be actually innocent and recommended her sentence be overturned. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Veterans Law Practicum
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The Veterans Law Practicum at Cornell Law School delivers life-changing legal help to veterans across upstate New York.
The Veterans Law Practicum at Cornell Law School delivers life-changing legal help to veterans across upstate New York. Veteran's Law Practicum Every year, Veterans Day, we pause on November 11—Veterans Day—to thank those who served. At Cornell Law School, our students live that commitment year-round through the Veterans Law Practicum—providing free legal help to veterans in need, from securing benefits to restoring dignity through discharge upgrades. Now, this vital work is at risk. The recent loss of $250,000 in VA funding has forced staff cuts and threatens to shut down the program entirely after this year. Your support can keep it alive—and ensure that the veterans who defended us have someone to defend them. “I am deeply grateful for the dedication of the students and professor of the Veterans Law Practicum. The time they invested and the patience they showed throughout this process has truly helped to heal me and my family. With their support, I was able to upgrade my discharge status with the VA and am now eligible for the full range of VA benefits and disability compensation. I sincerely appreciate everything they’ve done to help make this happen.” —Alberto Gomez, veteran, United States Marine Corps Our promise The Veterans Law Practicum at Cornell Law School delivers life-changing legal help to veterans across upstate New York. Launched in the fall of 2023, the Practicum fills a critical gap in access to justice—fighting for veterans in benefits appeals, discharge upgrades, and housing matters that determine their stability and dignity. Guided by a full-time attorney, Cornell law students provide hands-on legal assistance and representation, ensuring that those who served our nation finally receive the care, benefits, and respect they’ve earned. “As the daughter of two Air Force veterans, I came to law school knowing I wanted to give back to those who served. The Veterans Law Practicum at Cornell Law has not only given me the opportunity to help veterans get the benefits they're entitled to, but it has also reinforced my drive to become a public interest lawyer.” —Jasmine Crain, J.D. '26 Real lives, real aid, real impact Since its launch in 2023, the Veterans Law Practicum has drawn 48 passionate Cornell Law students committed to serving those who served us. This fall, 15 students are already partnering with veterans across upstate New York to tackle urgent issues like homelessness, housing insecurity, and access to vital benefits. The Practicum takes cases related to: Service-connected disability compensation Discharge upgrades Securing benefits that improve economic security and overall well-being In just over two years, the Practicum has completed 251 intakes, opened 164 cases, and helped 142 veterans gain life-changing support, including the following success stories: After enduring military sexual assault, an Army veteran went AWOL to escape her abuser—only to be issued a less-than-honorable discharge that barred her from VA benefits for two decades. With our help, she finally won her appeal. The VA has now recognized her trauma and rated her 100% disabled for PTSD related to military sexual trauma, restoring her access to full benefits, care, and long-overdue justice. After 10 years of denial, a Marine Corps and Afghanistan veteran with a less than honorable discharge and finally secured full eligibility for VA benefits. With our help, the VA recognized that his PTSD—not misconduct—caused his discharge, restoring the justice and stability he earned through service. After nearly 50 years, a Vietnam-era Navy veteran with service-related schizophrenia finally won $777,000 in retroactive VA benefits thanks to Cornell Law students who proved his 1976 claim was wrongly dismissed. Their work delivered long-overdue justice and transformed a lifetime of waiting into a moment of victory. “As a disabled veteran, I was drawn to Practicum's focus on service. Transitioning from active duty to civilian life is a continuous challenge for veterans, and help from the VA is often obscured without legal expertise. VLP has given me expertise, exposure, and an identity. The opportunity to provide meaningful direct legal services to other veterans has prepared me for a meaningful career of pro bono service in support of other veterans.” —Zach Mann, J.D. '27, veteran, United States Coast Guard Every gift counts But this progress is now at risk. The recent loss of $250,000 in federal VA funding threatens to end the program just as its impact is growing. With your support, we can keep this lifeline open and ensure no veteran faces their legal battles alone. Your gift today would direct funds to areas that would: Fund more staff attorneys and summer fellows to extend our impact all year long Provide greater financial stability to enable the practicum to file higher-impact affirmative litigation to protect the rights of veterans Every gift impacts a life—both of our student learners and the veterans we owe so much to. “When we talk with clients there is a feeling of relief that there is something that can be done about what’s happened to them. They know that there is someone who will be there to walk them through it and give them direction and options.” —Daniel Imakyure, J.D ’24, pictured with Michael Gabel (KIA in 2007, Afghanistan), served in the United States Army before attending Cornell Law School. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Ivy Native Council Conference
By NAISAC
The Native American and Indigenous Students at Cornell Club is thrilled to be hosting the Ivy Native Conference for the first time in seven years!
The Native American and Indigenous Students at Cornell Club is thrilled to be hosting the Ivy Native Conference for the first time in seven years! NAISAC The Native American and Indigenous Students at Cornell Club (NAISAC) is thrilled to be hosting the Ivy Native Conference (INC) for the first time in seven years! INC is a four-day event that brings together students from across the Ivy League and greater New York area to celebrate and deepen their knowledge of Indigenous studies. This April, we are excited to bring students, speakers, and community members to Cornell's campus for collaboration and learning. This year’s conference theme is “Plants & Our People: Rooted in Indigenous Community." We will be bringing speakers from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences in hopes of expanding collective ethnobotanical knowledge, traditional food sovereignty, and preservation of Indigenous cultures. We will be joined by Haudenosaunee drummers and dancers in recognition of Cornell’s presence on their traditional homelands and as a celebration of our first time in many years hosting this event. Help us make it happen. A conference of this scale requires a large financial investment. With your support, we can make our conference unforgettable. Your gifts will help us cover the numerous expenses needed to host this conference, such as breakfasts, dinners, speaker fees, speaker housing, drummers, dancers, workshop supplies, and merchandise. Without your support, we will not be able to uplift the Indigenous voices representing the many tribes of Turtle Island. Gifts of all sizes are deeply appreciated. Contact us To learn more about our group and this conference, visit our Instagram, or contact our co-chairs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornellnaisac/?hl=en Krissia Tuzroyluk '26: krt46@cornell.edu Paige Peters '27: pep65@cornell.edu With questions regarding crowdfunding logistics, please contact Paige Peters '27 at pep65@cornell.edu As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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From the Hill....World - Amplify Cornell Speech and Debate!
By Speech & Debate
The Cornell Speech and Debate Society is the Ivy League's sole speech and debate society maintaining an open, no-try-out membership policy.
The Cornell Speech and Debate Society is the Ivy League's sole speech and debate society maintaining an open, no-try-out membership policy. Speech & Debate Why support the Cornell Speech & Debate Society? In a world increasingly in need of conscientious dialogue and discourse, The Cornell Speech and Debate Society, as the Ivy League's sole speech and debate society maintaining an open, no-try-out membership policy, is a beacon of intellectual inclusivity. Thanks to your donations and contributions, we can uphold our unwavering commitment to accessibility, ensuring that every aspiring speaker and debater, regardless of financial background or experience, can access world-class instruction and transformative opportunities in forensics. Being strongly committed to Ezra Cornell’s vision of “... any person ... any study" by fostering equity and inclusivity through financially sponsoring tournament attendance, we believe developing world-class debaters is about the journey, not the starting point. Through teamwork, international competition, quick thinking inspired by shared energy, and advocacy beyond Cornell, we support our students’ growth into the speakers and debaters they want to be. Over the past few years on the world stage, we’ve created new partnerships in China, India, and Vietnam, won the North American Championships in debate, and have topped the AFA National Championship in speech, and continued our long-standing community service programs, such as training through the National Prison Debate League, on-campus advocacy training, and in our many international programs. With an increasingly global world and many national and international championships to win and communities to engage, we need YOUR support to back our From The Hill To The World initiative, which aims to allow any aspiring speaker and debater to represent Cornell on the global stage! Above: Policy Debate Team at United States Military Academy in Westpoint - October 2025 To uphold this mission, we must continue providing our members with access to the most distinguished competitive forums worldwide. Each tournament represents not merely a competition, but an investment in developing tomorrow's thought leaders and esteemed advocates. Your generous support is essential in keeping our vision of excellence and accessibility alive. Every gift, no matter the size, helps uphold our proud legacy and supports the democratic ideals of open dialogue and effective communication. The following programs are made possible by your generosity: 1. Global empowerment: Cornellians teach debate to students and adults in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, South Africa, China, Vietnam, South Korea, and India—and in the Constitution State, Connecticut! 2. Local service: We’ve worked with everyone from incarcerated individuals to high school students to senior citizens, including programs with the National Prison Debate League and Ithaca High School. 3. Informing the campus: We’ve taught debate skills to ROTC cadets, hosted major intellectuals speaking on everything from the future of money to the midterm elections, and moderated campus political debates. 4. Speech & debate tournaments: Cornell speech and debate competitors made it to elimination rounds in multiple tournaments and achieved top results both domestically and internationally. Please donate today and join us in our journey to democratize speech and debate! Above: BP/Worlds at Harthouse InterVarsity in Canada Our programs all have one thing in common: a learning experience impossible anywhere else but open to all. Whether it’s raising awareness on campus, competing globally, or teaching speech and debate to others, the Cornell Speech and Debate Society fosters lasting community connections that transcend state and national borders. Our members gain not only the ability to advocate for themselves but also the fulfillment of passing that skill on to others. Your support helps this impactful work thrive, and with your donation, you can see the transformative growth of the students you’re empowering. Pictured below, Cornell Speech and Debate members in previous years: Above: Speech Team at Alabama State! Above: Armands Revelins and Sam Nelson at Cornell International Debate Camp! Above: Lead Camp Counselor and current CSDS Treasurer, Esmeralda Alverde Duarte, with Cornell International Debate Camp Students - Summer 2025 Above: Director Sam Nelson as part of our outreach missions in Africa Above: The participants of Cornell's International Debate Camp Above: English Worlds team competing at the World Universities Debating Championships in Vietnam Above: Cornell Speech Team with their trophies from OCHO IE Above: Spanish Worlds team competing in CMUDE in Medellín, Colombia Above: Policy debate team wins big at Suffolk University Support the Cornell Speech and Debate Society’s global achievements and outreach by donating today! Your generosity directly impacts hundreds of students, who are deeply grateful for your support. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Fashion Collective - 42nd Annual Runway Show
By Cornell Fashion Collective
We're a student-run organization that provides members of the Cornell community with an outlet to express their creativity in fashion and fashion management.
We're a student-run organization that provides members of the Cornell community with an outlet to express their creativity in fashion and fashion management. Cornell Fashion Collective ABOUT US The Cornell Fashion Collective is a student-run organization that provides members of the Cornell community with an outlet to express their creativity in fashion and fashion management. Each spring, our organization presents a professional runway show with over 2,000 attendees, showcasing the talent of students who design apparel and manage the show's operations. We offer both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to practice design, demonstrate their talents, and learn how to produce a large-scale fashion event. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to present an engaging, professional runway show that provides a platform for students to collaborate, express their creativity, and inspire our community. WHAT CFC MEANS TO OUR MEMBERS “The Cornell Fashion Collective truly introduced me to the world of fashion at Cornell. I remember watching the show my first year and thinking, 'This is something I need to be part of.' Since then, I’ve seen every facet of this organization—from design to production to leadership—and I can honestly say that the creativity, passion, and dedication of every member make CFC something special. I’m so proud of the different sides of this collective and how they come together to create something larger than any one person’s vision. CFC has taught me the importance of collaboration and strong leadership, as well as the power of fashion to tell stories and bring ideas to life. Above all, it has shown me how creativity can unite people and inspire confidence, expression, and community. CFC isn’t just a club to me—it’s a space that has shaped my growth as both a creator and a leader, and one that continues to remind me why I fell in love with fashion in the first place.” —Sophia Peck '26 | President “Cornell Fashion Collective has given me a deep understanding of the work and collaboration behind producing a fashion show. It has also connected me with talented and passionate students across all different majors and backgrounds. From joining as a freshman to serving as Marketing Coordinator and now Creative Director, I’ve grown tremendously through each role. CFC has shaped not only my leadership and creative skills but also my confidence in guiding a team and contributing to something larger than myself. So excited for this year's Spring Runway to come to life!” —Dani Mendell '28 | Creative Director “The Cornell Fashion Collective holds a very special position in my life. It has given me, along with hundreds of other students, an opportunity to push myself creatively, showcase my design work, and gain critical experience in the fashion industry. I have experienced the club as a designer and an e-board member, and it is truly magical what we, as students, can accomplish throughout a single school year. One of my favorite things about CFC is the relationships it harbors. There is a very welcoming and inclusive environment within the club, and as we come together to achieve a common goal, the collaboration and creative development fosters amazing, close-knit relationships. When we work together, we collectively improve. Not only does the Cornell Fashion Collective continue to improve year-by-year, but we do it through teamwork, artistry, and passion. I cannot wait to see what this spring will bring!” —Alexis McMurray '26 | Levels 3/4 Design Director, Level 4 Designer PAST SHOWS 41st CFC Runway Show; 2025 40th CFC Runway Show; 2024 39th CFC Runway Show; 2023 38th CFC Runway Show; 2022 37th CFC Runway Show; 2019 IN THE PRESS "An Exploration of Design: Cornell Fashion Collective" "Dressing to Impress: Cornell Fashion Collective Prepares for 41st Annual Spring Runway Show" "41st annual fashion show embraces ‘... any person ... any study" "Spring Runway Show Celebrates 40th on March 2""Fashion show spotlights innovation, rigor, growth""Ryan Lombardi Struts the Runway in CFC Fashion Show""Fashion Show Embodies Labor of Love for Student Designers" Visit our website to learn more: https://www.cornellfashioncollective.org/ As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Take a Break with ELSO
By ELSO
With your support, we will offer multilingual post-graduates an afternoon of good food, good company, and good fun.
With your support, we will offer multilingual post-graduates an afternoon of good food, good company, and good fun. ELSO Graduate students, professional students, and postdocs (post-graduates) are facing many challenges: cuts to research funding, loss of access to research data, a shrinking job market. Multilingual international post-graduates and those who were born outside of the U.S. face even more challenges. These students and postdocs need a break! Even one afternoon free of work and worry, an afternoon among friends and supportive community members, can make a real difference. The English Language Support Office (ELSO), Cornell’s writing and speaking support program for post-graduates, wants to provide this break. With your support, we will offer multilingual post-graduates an afternoon of good food, good company, and good fun. We are planning a social event in the graduate student lounge (Big Red Barn), with: Pizza, snacks, and desserts Games that encourage socializing Raffled prizes This event, “Take a Break with ELSO,” would happen right before spring break, a time when post-graduates feel freer to take some time off. The event would be planned for 100 postgraduates and hosted by ELSO faculty and graduate tutors. Funds will be used to rent the space, pay tutors, and purchase food, raffle items, and other materials. Cornell has a long history of being a place where any student from any place can study. This value of inclusion is more important now than ever. Support this event so that we can show our international and multilingual resident postgraduates how much they are valued at Cornell. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Caucasus Heritage Watch
By Caucasus Heritage Watch
Caucasus Heritage Watch (CHW) is a research initiative that uses satellite imagery to monitor and document threats to cultural heritage in the Caucasus.
Caucasus Heritage Watch (CHW) is a research initiative that uses satellite imagery to monitor and document threats to cultural heritage in the Caucasus. Caucasus Heritage Watch Who we are Caucasus Heritage Watch is an innovative research initiative centered at Cornell and Purdue Universities. Our mission is to document and monitor abuses of cultural heritage in war zones in the Caucasus using high-resolution satellite imagery. Focused on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, we harness satellite technology to bear witness to destruction, damage, and emerging threats to cultural heritage in this complex world region. Our team brings together decades of archaeological expertise in the South Caucasus. Drs. Lori Khatchadourian (Cornell), Adam T. Smith (Cornell), and Ian Lindsay (Purdue) have spent their careers studying the region's deep history, using both excavation and advanced geospatial technologies to understand historic landscapes. When war broke out in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020, we responded to the crisis by applying our archaeological skills. Husik Ghulyan (Cornell), a political geographer with extensive expertise in mapping, GIS, and satellite image analysis joined our team, bringing crucial skills in spatial analysis. The problem Political violence tears human societies apart, creating unfathomable losses and enduring scars. When cultural heritage is targeted, not only are human connections to the past disrupted, but communities are deprived of the fundamental human right to cultural life. The 30-year conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has cost thousands of lives and caused numerous waves of forced displacement. Since the 1990s, war and ethnic hatred have also inflicted irreversible harms to the region’s rich cultural heritage. Our research team has systematically documented the impacts of war on the region's medieval and modern cultural sites, from monasteries and churches to mosques and mausoleums. In one forensic investigation, we documented a state-sponsored program of cultural erasure that targeted all traces of Armenian cultural heritage in the Nakhchivan region of Azerbaijan. In another major investigation, we showed how Armenian authorities of the unrecognized Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh failed to protect mosques, mausolea, and historic Azerbaijani cemeteries from widespread damage and, in some cases, destruction. Since founding CHW in 2020, we have conducted thirteen satellite monitoring missions and produced eight detailed reports. Even as active hostilities have ended and peace negotiations between the conflict parties are underway, Armenian cultural heritage in Azerbaijan remains at risk. Today, over 500 Armenian medieval and modern sites in Karabakh are under threat, endangered by Azerbaijan's policy of zero tolerance for Armenian cultural remains. UNESCO has not been permitted to visit the region, and independent researchers cannot conduct assessments on the ground. What can be done to save monuments that testify not only to centuries of Armenian cultural life in Karabakh but also to a history of coexistence? Our solution CHW uses high-resolution satellite imagery to systematically monitor the condition of Armenian cultural heritage in Azerbaijan, producing verifiable evidence that can be used in a court of law and by publics seeking truth and reconciliation. We conduct two monitoring missions each year, keep watch of over 500 endangered sites. Through our website, reports, social media, scholarly publications, and presentations in public fora, we bring concerning impacts on cultural heritage to the attention of policy makers, journalists, legal experts, stakeholders, and researchers as they unfold. The public can follow our research as it unfolds by viewing the dashboard on our website. Your impact We are aiming to raise $10,000 to help protect these endangered sites. While the actual cost of satellite monitoring is much more than this (approximately $50 per site), your contribution of any amount will help us sustain our vital monitoring work. Here are examples of what different donation levels can help achieve: $50 = Helps monitor one heritage site in our next mission (Spring 2026) $100 = Helps monitor one heritage site over the course of one year (two missions) $200 = Helps monitor a cluster of historic monuments $500 = Supports monitoring of a historic district Every donation, regardless of size, brings us closer to our goal of keeping watch over these irreplaceable monuments. Whether you can give $5 or $500, your support matters in our mission to preserve cultural heritage. Join our mission By supporting this project, you'll become part of our heritage protection team. We provide: Regular monitoring reports with satellite evidence Updates on our findings on social media. Follow us on Facebook, X, and Bluesky. Act now Through regular surveillance, we seek to deter further cultural erasure in the Caucasus and develop a model for saving threatened heritage anywhere in the world. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Hangovers Italy Winter Tour
By The Hangovers
The Hangovers have been sharing music, energy, and camaraderie with the Cornell community since 1968.
The Hangovers have been sharing music, energy, and camaraderie with the Cornell community since 1968. The Hangovers The Hangovers have been sharing music, energy, and camaraderie with the Cornell community since 1968. As Cornell’s oldest active a cappella group, and the official subset of the Cornell Glee Club, we’re proud to blend musical excellence with a spirit of humor, friendship, and tradition. Whether performing in Sage Chapel or on stages around the world, our goal is always the same: to create performances that move, connect, and inspire. This winter, we’re thrilled to embark on a tour of Italy, bringing our sound to audiences abroad and representing Cornell on an international stage. Touring is at the heart of who we are: it deepens our bonds as a group, allows us to connect with alumni and new listeners, and keeps our decades-long tradition alive. We’d be deeply grateful for your support in making this journey possible. Your generosity helps cover our travel, lodging, and performance expenses, allowing us to focus on what we do best: sharing our music. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring the Hangovers’ sound to life across Italy. Thank you for helping us carry the spirit of Cornell overseas! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Gulf Coast Tour 2026
By Cornell Chorus
The Chorus is excited to travel to the Gulf Coast this spring!
The Chorus is excited to travel to the Gulf Coast this spring! Cornell Chorus The Chorus is excited to travel to the Gulf Coast this spring! We are looking forward to seeing what the area has to offer and sharing our music with audiences who may not typically have the chance to connect with Cornell's students. Our stops include West Palm Beach, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and New Orleans, and we will end our trip with a Return From Tour Concert at our home base in Ithaca, at Sage Chapel. We are especially excited to visit a region that has a rich musical history and to share our music with people. This tour is an amazing opportunity for our members, as they will create memories to last a lifetime and grow closer to other members in the ensemble. We need your help A tour of this scale is a large financial investment, and your support and donations will allow us to make it the most memorable experience possible. Your support will be able to help us cover items such as a member's round-trip airfare, a group dinner, venue rental costs, transportation, and much more that will give our singers a highlight of their college experience. We cannot maximize the incredible potential of this tour without your support, and any contributions you can make will be deeply appreciated. Contact us To learn more about the groups and our tour visit the Chorus website, or contact our tour managers: Eirini Williams '26, Suhana Sharma '28: tour@chorus.cornell.edu With questions regarding crowdfunding logistics, please contact Jillian Parker '27 at gm@chorus.cornell.edu.
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Cornell Orchestras
By Cornell Orchestras
Thank you for supporting the Cornell Orchestras and our mission to promote artistic excellence, collegiality, and a lifelong engagement with music!
Thank you for supporting the Cornell Orchestras and our mission to promote artistic excellence, collegiality, and a lifelong engagement with music! Cornell Orchestras Celebrating music, community, and growth The Cornell Orchestras rely on the generosity of our friends, alumni, and community to sustain our mission of artistic excellence, education, and outreach. Your donation directly supports our students and helps fund essential needs, from performance and rehearsal expenses to guest artist collaborations, instrument maintenance, and future touring opportunities. Your support also helps make transformative experiences possible. Through past fundraising initiatives, we were able to travel to Boston in January 2025, where our musicians performed at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, led workshops with students at Phillips Academy Andover, and participated in masterclasses with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. These experiences deepened our musicians’ artistry and fostered meaningful community connections. Cornell Orchestras performing at Jordan Hall Looking ahead, we aim to continue creating opportunities that inspire both our students and the communities we reach, whether through on-campus performances, outreach programs, or future tours that showcase the incredible dedication of our members. Outreach: Info session at Phillips Andover Academy Cornell Orchestras alumni have cited our past tours to Taiwan, Argentina, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Germany, and most recently Boston, as some of the most impactful experiences of their Cornell careers. We need your support to continue providing this valuable opportunity for our students and communities! Masterclass with the Boston Symphony Orchestra Thank you for supporting the Cornell Orchestras and our mission to promote artistic excellence, collegiality, and a lifelong engagement with music! About the Cornell Orchestras Founded in 1871 as the “University Orchestra,” the Cornell Orchestras is one of the oldest organizations on campus. Composed today of the Cornell Symphony Orchestra and the Cornell Chamber Orchestra, the ensembles are made of approximately 100 young musicians dedicated to performing repertoire from the Baroque to the 21st century. The orchestras present seven concerts per season, which include world premieres, collaboration with guest artists and student soloists, and partnerships with members of our local community. Cornell Orchestras at a community building event As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Glee Club Midwest Tour 2026
By Cornell Glee Club
We are thrilled to sing for our fantastic Midwest alumni base and spread awareness of the Glee Club within the region.
We are thrilled to sing for our fantastic Midwest alumni base and spread awareness of the Glee Club within the region. Cornell Glee Club The Glee Club is excited to announce our upcoming tour to the Midwest in May–June 2026. Our stops will be Rochester, NY; Cleveland and Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL; and Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI. This area hasn’t been visited by the group in the last decade, and we are thrilled to sing for our fantastic Midwest alumni base as well as spread awareness of the Glee Club within the region. This is an incredible opportunity to share the Glee Club with the country, as well as to develop deeper bonds among out members as we explore new cities together. You can make our journey possible! Tours like this are a big financial burden, and are made possible because of help from you, our generous donors! Donations will support the cost of venues, meals, and transportation for members as we put on six concerts over the span of 10 days. Additionally, we will give each student a stipend to spend on tour to help make their experience even more spectacular. With your help, we will be able to focus on preparing the fantastic tenor-bass pieces that we have in store for tour, as well as reaching out to audiences and collaborators across the Midwest. We deeply thank you for your support. Contact us To learn more about the groups and our tour, visit the Glee Club website, or contact our tour managers: Pedro Villa-Forte '27, and Jack Archer '28: tour@gleeclub.cornell.edu As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Philanthropic Leadership
By Professor Ingrando
The Philanthropic Leadership class teaches students to focus on the community around them.
The Philanthropic Leadership class teaches students to focus on the community around them. Professor Ingrando Philanthropic Leadership teaches students to focus on the community around them. Your contribution will help more students learn to: Identify the social issues that matter most Address these issues strategically, with the intention to do the greatest good The course teaches students to: Articulate giving motivations, define criteria for giving, and set contribution commitments Reflect critically on the purpose of philanthropy and non-profit organizations in society Compare types of non-profit boards and board governance Understand the expectations of board members Conduct due diligence on organizational need and impact As a part of their immersive, engaged learning experience, students make real and meaningful grants to Tompkins County nonprofit organizations. Funding for these grants comes from our partner organization, The Philanthropy Lab, and gifts from donors like you! The total amount of funding available depends on course enrollment, an incentive structure, and fundraising. With an enrollment of 39 students in the course and with full participation by the students in the course incentive structure, the class should have $60,000 to donate within Tompkins County this year. The class guideposts for giving are (1) All grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations working in Tompkins County, NY, with at least two years of activity; (2) 20% of our total grant amount will be split evenly among the nonprofits with whom the class conducts site visits (see pic above) or otherwise substantially supported our learning in the course; (3) grants will be for general operating support. The class culminates in a Giving Ceremony in which the class celebrates the work of its grantee organizations. The class earns $500 per student from The Philanthropy Lab in incentive funding if Cornell's president attends. Last year, President Michael I. Kotlikoff attended and he is planning to do so again this year. Donors are invited to join us for the 2025 Giving Ceremony on Thursday, December 4, from 5–6:00 p.m.
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Art Beyond Cornell
By Art Beyond Cornell
We aim to bring new perspectives to Cornell students and institutionalized youth by providing a means of self-expression, communication, and growth through art.
We aim to bring new perspectives to Cornell students and institutionalized youth by providing a means of self-expression, communication, and growth through art. Art Beyond Cornell Art Beyond Cornell is a student-run organization that aims to bring new perspectives to both Cornell students and institutionalized youth by providing a means of self-expression, communication, and growth through art. We volunteer weekly at the MacCormick Secure Center and bring a wide range of art projects to the residents. By sharing these projects with the Cornell community, we hope to cultivate an awareness of the American carceral system, and specifically its consequences for youth, on Cornell's campus. ABC was founded in 2005 in collaboration with Lansing Secure Center. When they closed several years later, ABC began volunteering at MacCormick Secure Center, a partnership that has spanned nearly two decades. Every week ABC’s student volunteers commit an hour round trip to MacCormick to complete art projects alongside the residents. These projects are a powerful source of connection across the divide of the carceral system and a vital, yet rare, opportunity for the young men at MacCormick to engage in creative expression. Weekly on Thursdays, ABC volunteers travel in small groups to MacCormick to complete art projects alongside small cohorts of MacCormick residents. We plan projects based on the interests of the residents at MacCormick and offer all residents and volunteers the opportunity to display their artwork at our annual end of year art gallery. In addition to volunteering, we foster an atmosphere of learning and advocacy on campus by partnering with experts in the arts justice and prison advocacy fields on speaker events and workshops open to all Cornell students. In 2025, we expanded our community partnerships to include Prisoner Express at the Durland Alternatives Library. Now, ABC volunteers have the opportunity to produce two newsletters per semester: an arts newsletter and well-being newsletter. These essential creative and well-being materials are distributed to Prisoner Express’s network of over 1,000 incarcerated individuals across the country. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Men’s Club Basketball
By Cornell Men's Club Basketball
Cornell Men’s Club Basketball is a student-run program that brings together athletes who want serious competition and a strong sense of community
Cornell Men’s Club Basketball is a student-run program that brings together athletes who want serious competition and a strong sense of community Cornell Men's Club Basketball ABOUT THE TEAM Cornell Men’s Club Basketball is a student-run program that brings together athletes who want serious competition and a strong sense of community. We emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and player development while representing Cornell with pride. The club is guided by elected student leaders and supported by a culture of accountability on and off the court. WHAT WE DO We hold structured practices each week focused on skill work, systems, and game preparation, and we compete against other universities throughout the year in regional games and invitational tournaments. Our season goals include earning bids to postseason events, building leadership among teammates, and creating lifelong friendships through sports. We end the season with the annual Ivy League club basketball playoffs at Harvard University. WHY DONATE? Your gift directly powers our season. Donations help us cover: • Travel to away games and tournaments (vans, gas, lodging) • Tournament and league entry fees • Certified officials and scorekeeping • Team gear and equipment (balls, practice jerseys, athletic supplies) • Facility costs and training resources • Financial assistance so that dues never keep a student from playing Every contribution, large or small, allows the Cornell Men’s Club Basketball team to have the best experience possible this season. Thank you for supporting our team! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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The Wardrobe at Cornell
By The Wardrobe
Our mission at The Wardrobe is simple yet impactful: to provide professional clothing to all students at Cornell free of cost.
Our mission at The Wardrobe is simple yet impactful: to provide professional clothing to all students at Cornell free of cost. The Wardrobe At The Wardrobe, we realize that many students face barriers to accessing professional attire, a critical element for success in professional and social events. Maybe it’s too expensive, maybe they can’t pack it properly on their journey to campus, or maybe it’s something else. Regardless of the reason, this can put talented young individuals at a disadvantage before they have a chance to showcase their abilities. So, our mission at The Wardrobe is simple yet impactful: to provide professional clothing to all students at Cornell free of cost. Last semester alone we were able to lend over 300 pieces of professional attire to students on campus through our rental system. As for a more permanent solution for students, we’ve successfully hosted several $5,000 budget Pop-Up Shops, during which we gave away 1,500+ pieces of clothing to students in need. Below are some photos!However, we cannot accomplish our mission alone. The Wardrobe relies on the generosity and support of our community—alumni, faculty, and friends who understand the value of education and the importance of equitable opportunities. We invite you to join us in making a difference and leveling the playing field. Here's how you can help:Donate: Your donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards ensuring that every student who needs a suit, a pair of dress shoes, or a formal dress can access them without worry. Spread the word: Share our mission with your network. The more people know about The Wardrobe, the larger our impact can be. Together, we can ensure that no student misses out on opportunities due to a lack of professional attire. Let's dress our students for success and open doors to their futures. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Assorted Aces 2026 Showcase
By Assorted Aces
Established in 2016, The Assorted Aces is Cornell's first premiere dance troupe with a focus on molding absolute beginners into skilled dancers.
Established in 2016, The Assorted Aces is Cornell's first premiere dance troupe with a focus on molding absolute beginners into skilled dancers. Assorted Aces About us: Established in 2016, The Assorted Aces is Cornell's first premiere dance troupe with a focus on molding absolute beginners into skilled dancers. When welcoming dancers, no dance experience is necessary; in fact, we prioritize students who are completely new to dancing. Our mission is to offer the opportunity to both inexperienced and trained dancers to grow and develop in a supportive dance community. Over the past 8 years of showcases, 3,000+ Cornell and Ithaca community members have witnessed our beginner dancers shine on stage. Our mission/our challenge: Every April, the Assorted Aces' annual showcase draws audiences of 800+ to Barton Hall at the heart of Cornell's campus. This year, our goal is to take showcase worldwide through streaming, making it available for friends and family at home to see. However, production costs are high, and only increasing. Your donation will allow us to: - Use reliable streaming to bring our audience worldwide - Hire photographers to create team keepsakes - Contract safe and appealing stage/light setups - Provide choreographers with costuming budgets Our impact: A large portion of our dancers decide to join our team after seeing our showcase—our community would not be the same without it! Thank you! Your help allows us to skyrocket our impact on the Cornell community at large—and all of the Aces alumni and friends at home who support our 75+ talented dancers. So what are you waiting for? Donate today and join our first generation of supporters! We hope to see you at our next showcase on April 25, 2026, and we thank you for your involvement in this project! Follow us on Instagram @assortedaces to be notified when ticket sales go live! We would like to acknowledge: Big thanks to the Aces Dance Collective for extending this fundraiser to our alumni network and beyond. If you are interested in supporting their work, visit them here: acesdancecollective.org https://www.youtube.com/@AnyoneCanDance_ADC If you are interested in platforming our crowdfunding page, please let us know by emailing lmo57@cornell.edu! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Help Get CUDT to Nationals!
By Cornell University Dance Team
We are so proud to represent Cornell at all of our performances, and hope to continue expanding our program in the future.
We are so proud to represent Cornell at all of our performances, and hope to continue expanding our program in the future. Cornell University Dance Team Who we are We are the Cornell University Dance Team! Since our founding in 2017, we have been sharing our love of dance both on campus and with the Cornell community. Our team is composed of brilliant dancers and performers who are dedicated students and excellent contributors to Cornell’s diverse community. What we do We perform jazz, pom, and hip-hop routines at community fundraisers and home sporting events, while training to compete regionally and nationally. Thanks to the dedication of our officers and members, we have grown from a dance club to a nationally-recognized collegiate dance team! We have traveled for UDA and NDA Dance Camp, been invited to perform at faculty events with upwards of one thousand people in attendance, and recently competed at our fourth UDA College Nationals. In 2024, we became the first Ivy League team in history to advance to finals, receiving 8th place in Division I Pom. Read more about our journey here Why give? We are so proud to represent Cornell at all of our performances, and hope to continue expanding our program in the future. We're thrilled to announce that this year, we are returning to UDA Nationals and we will be competing two routines for the first time in program history: Division I Pom and Division I Gameday! We rely heavily on gifts to fund all equipment, travel, and competition costs for team members and are looking for support in the team’s success. Despite doing many fundraising events as a team, the fees associated with this competition are more than we can raise on our own. Our team is built on dedication, teamwork, and the belief that dance should be accessible to everyone. With the support of fundraising, we can eliminate financial barriers and make dance accessible to everyone on the team. We greatly appreciate every single gift from our generous donors to help make our dreams a reality! Learn more about what we do on Instagram: @cornelldanceteam Thank you! We’re deeply grateful for your support. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Club Hockey D2
By Cornell Club Ice Hockey D2
We are dedicated to providing Cornell students with a competitive, high-quality hockey experience that fits within the demands of college life.
We are dedicated to providing Cornell students with a competitive, high-quality hockey experience that fits within the demands of college life. Cornell Club Ice Hockey D2 Cornell Club Hockey D2 is dedicated to providing Cornell students with a competitive, high-quality hockey experience that fits within the demands of college life. Our program offers players the opportunity to continue developing their skills in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a balanced time commitment. We emphasize teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship in everything we do. Our goal is to foster a strong, winning culture that not only builds camaraderie among teammates, but also helps players grow into leaders on and off the ice. The team competes in the Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League (UNYCHL) Division II, as proud members of AAU College Hockey. Now entering our third season, we’re focused on continuing to build momentum and qualify for the UNYCHL DII Final Four. We currently have 24 players, practice twice a week, and play one to two games each weekend. Your support directly impacts our players by helping fund ice time, travel, equipment, and league expenses—all essential components that keep our program running and allow our athletes to represent Cornell University with pride and dedication. WHY DONATE? Every donation makes a big difference! Your generous support is the driving force behind our team's success. As the cost of ice time and officials become more and more expensive every year, each contribution is crucial in covering these essential expenses, ensuring our players can focus on their passion for hockey, and reach their full potential. Here's how your donation directly impacts our team: Weekly practice ice time Game costs: ice, refs, and trainer Team travel: gas, bus, hotel, and tournament fees Team gear: game jerseys, game socks, team apparel Thank you for supporting Cornell Club Ice Hockey and helping us achieve our goals! Uniforms, made possible by our generous donors from our 2023 crowdfunding campaign CONNECT WITH US Want to further your support for Cornell Club Hockey D2? Follow us on Instagram @cornellpuckd2 and visit our website at www.cornellclubhockeyd2.com. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Mock Trial Association
By Mock Trial Association
We are a nationally competitive, entirely student-run trial-simulation program that sends multiple teams to competitions across the U.S. every single year.
We are a nationally competitive, entirely student-run trial-simulation program that sends multiple teams to competitions across the U.S. every single year. Mock Trial Association Who we are The Cornell University Mock Trial Association is a nationally competitive, entirely student-run trial-simulation program that sends multiple teams and dozens of Cornell students to competitions across the U.S. every single year. In the spring semester, our teams consistently succeed at the regional and semifinal levels to compete at the National Final Tournament. In recent years, representing Cornell University on a national stage, our teams have earned numerous individual awards, repeatedly won first place at the semifinal level, and have placed as well as third in the nation at the national competition. This spring, we are once again aiming high and will continue to uphold Cornell Mock Trial’s legacy of competitive excellence at all levels of competition. Skills we build As an organization, we are firm believers of the idea that competitive success begins and ends outside of the courtroom. Because of that, we are committed to training our members to advocate for themselves and those around them for the years they spend at Cornell and for the rest of their lives. Being a part of Mock Trial not only builds skills in writing, public speaking, and creative thinking but also invites you to be a part of a lifelong community of highly motivated and tightly linked individuals. While many of our members go on to careers in various public and private legal sectors, we have alumni across the U.S. and around the world working in physics research, education, clinical psychology, and many other fields. For us, Cornell Mock Trial is more than just a pre-law organization or a competitive program: it is a family. We need you This November, we need your help. Many of our members who once helped drive or host teammates near tournaments have graduated, leaving us with unexpected costs for rental cars and hotels. While we have continued to work as hard as usual to prepare for competition, we have already had to slash the number of teams we send to compete at in the fall and are currently unable to afford the plane tickets, hotels, and other costs associated with competing at the semifinal and national level in the coming months. We have already had to use almost all of our available resources outside of Cornell’s funding and will likely be in an even more difficult financial position for years to come. Your support could be the deciding factor in whether or not we are able to keep the legacy of Cornell Mock Trial alive. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Media Guild/ WVBR Facility Repairs
By Cornell Media Guild/ WVBR
Founded in 1935, the Cornell Media Guild has been providing students with hands-on experience in media and business for 90 years.
Founded in 1935, the Cornell Media Guild has been providing students with hands-on experience in media and business for 90 years. Cornell Media Guild/ WVBR Join us in celebrating nine decades of voices, music, and journalism from Cornell Media Guild. Recognize the power of independent student media and help us support the next 90 years of Cornell Media Guild’s success. WHO WE ARE Founded in 1935, the Cornell Media Guild (then called the Cornell Radio Guild) has been providing students with hands-on experience in media and business for 90 years. Together, the Guild owns and operates WVBR-FM, the last independent, student-run commercial radio station in the United States, as well as the record label Electric Buffalo Records and the freeform online radio stream Cornell Radio. Across these three platforms, students gain experience in media and music production while honing valuable business and leadership skills. Having regained footing after a membership slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guild is in the midst of a historic resurgence, growing from under 20 members in 2023 to over 200 active Guild members today. Now, more students than ever before have access to the Guild’s various resources, providing learning experiences and community that will shape students' collegiate and professional lives for years to come. Olbermann-Corneliess Studios, located at 604 E. Buffalo St. WHY YOU SHOULD GET INVOLVED The relocation of our headquarters to Olbermann-Corneliess Studios at 604 E Buffalo St., was made possible through the generous engagement from alumni and friends, led by a 2013 gift by Keith Olbermann ’79. The studio has remained as the heart of our community ever since. Whether it be live sports broadcasts in Air One, student bands practicing in Studio A, or engineers in the Podfather Tech Pit, the house is full of students eager to gain hands-on experience. However, after braving many harsh Ithaca winters, our studios need repairs. Our infrastructure, including the siding, downstairs porch, and upstairs balcony, needs maintenance over the next year to remain in full use. As keeping the house functional is crucial to the Guild's operation, we rely on your support to raise $10,000 for facility renovation and upkeep. Over the last decade, dozens of college radio stations have gone off air or transferred their licenses, and most remaining stations, like WICB at Ithaca College, receive funding from their affiliated universities. Our students work to sustain consistent revenue streams, revamping outreach to local businesses, partnering with on-campus organizations, and hosting ticketed student concerts, however, the Guild still depends on the generosity of listeners and supporters to supplement dwindling commercial income and stay on air. Student DJs in Air One KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING Maintaining the house is just one step in a larger movement at the Cornell Media Guild. With a flurry of student activity, from membership growth to exciting new projects, the Guild’s 90th year has been one for the books. WVBR-FM now has over 40 hours of student programming, the most in almost a decade. Working alongside our engineering team, our DJs have brought live music back on air, hosting student performances and bringing touring bands, including Melt, Pump Action, and Ithaca’s own X Ambassadors, to the airwaves. News and sports programming have also expanded, producing weekly shows on local politics and Cornell athletics. DJing on Cornell Radio has also reached an all-time high of 37 live shows each week, offering listeners a variety of programming, from talk shows to genre deep dives. Electric Buffalo Records, a 2015 addition to the Guild, has also had a big year. Our two signed bands, Cashmere Rips and Spit!, are both recording original music with in-house audio engineers, while our marketing and A&R teams help manage social media, release schedules, and merchandise development. Expanding beyond label services, Electric Buffalo Records hosts bi-weekly open mic nights at the Olbermann-Corneliess Studios and monthly band nights at larger venues across Ithaca. The most recent band had over 300 student attendees and secured sponsorship from Narragansett Beer, a national brand. With this, Electric Buffalo Records has established itself as not only a hub for music lovers but a cornerstone of Cornell’s larger community. The Cornell Media Guild expands beyond Cornell's campus, serving as a unique town-gown bridge. Students work alongside local community members to develop content for an audience that includes Cornellians and Ithacans alike. Community-oriented partnerships, such as our spring CMGFest, a music festival in the Commons launched in 2024,bring students and local businesses together. Students also learn from our beloved weekend DJs, whose unique programming includes Bound for Glory, the longest-running live folk concert broadcast in the country. Our 90th anniversary has also brought the Guild's alumni community closer through happy hours over Zoom and in person in New York City, active engagement in our Facebook group, and photo and story features from alumni throughout the years in our student newsletter. Bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, the Guild's ongoing success is a credit to the thousands of individuals who have contributed, big and small, throughout the years. Whether you’re an alumnus remembering your first show, a local listener who tunes in every weekend, or a friend of student media, your support ensures that WVBR-FM, Electric Buffalo Records, and Cornell Radio can continue to serve as vital outlets for creativity, collaboration, and community. Help us preserve this space and ensure that the next generation of students can continue to find their voice here. WVBR On-Air Performance from Studio A with Cashmere Rips As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Cheerleading Team
By Cornell Cheerleading
Our mission is to promote school spirit and encourage participation in athletics by raising school pride at Cornell athletic and community events.
Our mission is to promote school spirit and encourage participation in athletics by raising school pride at Cornell athletic and community events. Cornell Cheerleading Our mission Our mission is to promote school spirit and encourage participation in athletics by raising school pride at Cornell athletic and community events. Our cheerleading team plays a vital role in promoting athletics and creating an exciting atmosphere at Cornell sporting events at home and on the road. Your impact This campaign aims to raise funds for our team's uniforms, training, travel, and gear. Your contributions will directly impact our team's success and help us achieve our goals. By supporting Cornell University Cheerleading, you are helping us grow as athletes while also strengthening the bond within the Cornell athletic community. Every donation brings us one step closer to achieving our vision and aiding in the fostering of school pride and spirit. We are incredibly grateful for your support! Together, we can elevate Cornell University Cheerleading and continue to boost school spirit. Go Big Red! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Big Red Buddies
By Big Red Buddies
Big Red Buddies is a Cornell University volunteering organization. Each semester, nearly 200 student volunteers serve in local Head Start classrooms.
Big Red Buddies is a Cornell University volunteering organization. Each semester, nearly 200 student volunteers serve in local Head Start classrooms. Big Red Buddies Support Cornell’s Big Red Buddies Empowering Cornell students. Supporting Ithaca’s youngest learners. Big Red Buddies is a Cornell University volunteering organization within the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. Each semester, we coordinate nearly 200 student volunteers who serve in local Head Start classrooms across Ithaca and Dryden, helping young children learn, grow, and thrive. Our volunteers act as classroom aides—assisting teachers with daily activities, facilitating play and learning, and forming meaningful connections with children who benefit from extra attention and encouragement. What is Head Start? Head Start is a federal program that provides early childhood education, health, and nutrition services to children from low-income families. By supporting kids from birth to age five, Head Start prepares them for success in school and life—while also working closely with families to strengthen community well-being. Big Red Buddies is proud to partner with local Head Start sites to ensure these children receive the care, support, and learning opportunities they deserve. Why your support matters Your donation helps us: Fund transportation and training for volunteers traveling to local sites. Host community events that celebrate and strengthen our partnerships. Expand our capacity so more Cornell students can volunteer and make an impact. Even a small contribution can make a big difference—every dollar supports meaningful connections between Cornell students and the children they serve. Join us in making a difference When you give to Big Red Buddies, you’re helping Cornell students engage directly with the Ithaca community, providing support to early educators and inspiration to local kids. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more compassionate future—one classroom, one child, and one Cornell volunteer at a time. Donate today to help Big Red Buddies continue our mission of learning, service, and connection. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Alpha CubeSat: Student-Led Space Exploration
By Alpha CubeSat
Our mission is pioneering multiple techniques that may fundamentally change deep space exploration.
Our mission is pioneering multiple techniques that may fundamentally change deep space exploration. Alpha CubeSat Our story Students at the Space Systems Design Studio are building light sail-carrying, cube-shaped satellites—a stepping stone to our nearest star system. With the first-ever holographic images in space, tiny ChipSat computers, and low-cost components, these early technology demonstrations open up new techniques for interstellar messages and affordable spacecraft. Our story brings together NASA scientists, holographic artists, Silicon Valley inventor-mentors, and, of course, Cornell students. Our team has been working tirelessly to create science fact from science fiction and both of our missions are finally making it up to orbit this year! Your donation helps us fly spacecraft years in the making! Alpha CubeSat mission artwork. [CAD assets courtesy of Andy Filo; render by Stephanie Young '23] Why CubeSats? Light Sails? ChipSats? Our mission is pioneering multiple techniques that may fundamentally change deep space exploration. Light sails are large reflective sheets that harness momentum from photons! Every small particle of light that bounces off the material provides a very small push. In the vacuum of space, these pushes are enough to speed up the craft. With enough time or a strong enough light source (laser array), light sails can travel faster and farther than any spacecraft made to date! The possibilities for light-sail driven space exploration are truly limitless. Comparison of Cornell's Alpha light sail to notable sail designs [courtesy of Andy Filo] Compared to other sails that have flown to date, Cornell's is significantly smaller! The one flying on our current missions is less than a meter wide. Despite this, it can fly just as fast! Our sail has an outstanding surface area to mass ratio, thanks to the use of gram-scale spacecraft (ChipSats) that fit within the palm of your hand! These tiny spacecraft contain all the essential functionality of their larger counterparts. They will send us data on the sail's orientation and location while in space, and on future missions, shall even steer the sail towards exciting destinations! The payload: an origami-folding retroreflective light sail with four "ChipSats" for tracking and data downlink (and one day much more!) [CAD image courtesy of Andy Filo] Sending our ChipSats and light sails to space can be challenging due to their unique shapes and size. To facilitate this, we take advantage of a standard form factor for launching small spacecraft: the CubeSat! With ever-growing popularity, CubeSats have enabled access to space for educational institutions around the world. As long as we comply with the standard set of CubeSat requirements (size, weight, safety inhibits, etc.), we can fly to space in a stack with other cubes and get shot into orbit via a spring-loaded deployer! Exploded view of our CubeSat CAD for the Alpha mission [Courtesy of Richard Zheng '25, Adiba Sajed '24, and many more!] Through an origami folding technique (miura fold) our light sail can stow inside the CubeSat—to be released via command from our ground station. In other words, our CubeSat is essentially a cost-effective delivery vehicle for the light sail! Taking advantage of 3D-printing for the spacecraft structure, we can rapidly iterate on our design and even include custom compartments for our sail, batteries, and more! Nearly 30 students are hard at work to pioneer the ChipSats and light sail technology, and well over 100 since the project started. Read further to learn about our missions! Project lead Josh Umansky-Castro, Alpha Member Allie Voltaggio, and Alpha alumni Andy Tan hard at work integrating electronics. This CubeSat is about to deploy in space, and we need your help supporting mission operations! Alpha CubeSat Alpha shall be the first demonstration of our light sail deployment in low Earth orbit. It's nine years in the making, it has finally launched on the NG-23 ISS resupply vehicle and the mission is slated to start in just a few weeks! After being deployed from the space station, Alpha's goal is to spin stabilize and eject the sail on command—hopefully transferring some of that rotation to the sail for stable deployment. Sensors onboard the CubeSat verify that the sail has successfully deployed, and once the sail is flying on its own, we'll employ an open-source ground station network of thousands of listeners to help hear our ChipSats (TinyGS)! Alpha CubeSat mission profile [image courtesy of Andy Filo] The CubeSat itself features a number of technology demonstrations. We're among the first CubeSats with a fully 3D-printed chassis. We are the first to fly a RockBLOCK Mk II, a modem that communicates with nearby Iridium satellites, enables us to send commands and receive data via website, rather than use a traditional ground station setup. And we spin stabilize our CubeSat using only magnetorquers! Our holographic images, embodiments of life on Earth, will be the first-ever launched into space, embossed on Alpha's solar panels Perhaps most interesting of all is our holographic artwork. Holographic exposures of sculptures created by artist C. Bangs are placed above five of the CubeSat's solar panels. These images—moth, fish, cat, human male and female figures—serve as a message plaque; a representation of life on Earth as we venture beyond. Holograms are capable of storing vast amounts of information and could play a key role in stabilizing future light sails on their way to Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system. Part science mission and part art exhibition in space, Alpha carries far-reaching implications for interstellar travel and our search for life in the universe. Now that the hardware has launched, we are prepping for mission operations and fundraising for additional ground station equipment! Sailing to the Stars As Alpha reaches its final stages, we are also excited to announce the completion of our sister project, Sailing to the Stars! Another step towards our ultimate goal of sending ChipSat-sails to the moon, Mars, and beyond, Sailing to the Stars seeks to demonstrate light sail deployments inside the International Space Station! Taking advantage of the unique microgravity environment of the station and ability to downlink high resolution video footage (with the help of the astronauts executing our experiment!), we will collect great data on the sail and deployer dynamics to inform designs on future Cubesat missions. Concept render for astronauts deploying our light sails within the ISS [Image courtesy of Andy Filo] Sailing to the Stars successfully launched in August 2025. The team is now awaiting hardware return to commence data processing! We are fundraising for conference/travel costs for students to present their findings at AIAA Scitech or SmallSat in the coming year. What’s next for SSDS? The DeSCENT ChipSat Mission! Beyond light sailing, the palm-sized ChipSats have numerous exciting applications! Any additional donations will go towards supporting development of these tiny spacecrafts for future missions. Our upcoming mission, DeSCENT, will release 100 of these ChipSats into the upper atmosphere on a Blue Origin suborbital flight! This shall be an early demonstration for their use as atmospheric probes on earth and other planetary bodies! Our student teams are now full steam ahead on developing the ChipSats, ground station, and mechanical deployer! Impact All of these missions are largely undergraduate-led, and the first engineering experience many of our members get to have. For all of us, this is the first spacecraft we’ve ever had the chance to build. Contributing to SSDS flight projects does more than launch a spacecraft—it’s also launched the careers of nearly 100 alumni. Students have secured internships and jobs in the space industry with the experience they developed here at SSDS. Donating to our projects helps fund these futures, as well as a future for all of us—where humans set sail to the stars. Sailing to the Stars - Spring 2024 Team Photo! We sincerely appreciate any contributions you can make to bring our project to fruition! Your support takes humanity one step closer to the stars. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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SensTech
By SensTech
Through research, prototyping, and testing, the team aims to make a meaningful impact in patient care.
Through research, prototyping, and testing, the team aims to make a meaningful impact in patient care. SensTech SensTech currently has 18 undergraduates spanning a diverse set of majors, organized into three subteams. Through research, prototyping, and testing, the team aims to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Currently we are developing a sensor for Levodopa to monitor Parkinson's Disease Wet Lab is exploring continuous sensing strategies for Levodopa monitoring. Techniques include looking into Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs), which are synthetic materials designed to recognize and bind Levodopa specifically. Dry Lab works on fabricating the portion of the sensor that focuses on signal detection and signal processing. Last year, the device was based on a microfluidic chip that guided the sample over electrodes along with a creatine specific nanocomposite. Business & Outreach aims to create a go-to-market strategy that simulates a startup company. We identify revenue streams and talk to potential stakeholders such as doctors and patients to validate our product. After gaining feedback from stakeholders, we then modify the product and continue iterating with stakeholders and R&D until the final product pitch at competition in August. All three teams work together in unison to create the most accurate and cost effective sensor! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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CU Design Build Fly
By CU Design Build Fly
We develop, build, test, and optimize a custom radio-controlled aircraft to compete in the international DBF competition.
We develop, build, test, and optimize a custom radio-controlled aircraft to compete in the international DBF competition. CU Design Build Fly The team Cornell University's Design Build Fly (DBF) project team is a student-run organization in which members develop, build, test, and optimize a custom radio-controlled aircraft to compete in the international DBF competition. The competition, sponsored by Textron Aviation, Raytheon, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, enables students to engage in the design process and to produce an aircraft that meets the requirements of a specified mission profile. Cornell DBF provides interested students with a venue to apply theoretical coursework to formulate practical engineering solutions. By applying the same technology and manufacturing methods as industry professionals, our team provides graduating members with the knowledge and experience for success. Website The competition The AIAA Design/Build/Fly competition challenges teams to create a high-performing aircraft within a specified mission profile. Held in Wichita, Kansas, or Tucson, Arizona, the competition is comprised of both a technical report and a flight performance evaluation. The written component is determined by evaluating the team’s engineering process for thoroughness, justification, and presentation. The second component is the mission score which assesses a team’s aircraft performance according to competition rules. These rules vary significantly each year, encouraging fresh designs and new innovations. For the 2026 AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) competition, teams are tasked with designing, building, and testing a banner-towing bush plane. The mission emphasizes both performance and practicality, challenging students to innovate within real-world design constraints. This year's theme revisits elements from past competitions, including the "ducks & pucks" mission. In this mission, teams conduct charter flights carrying passengers (standard rubber ducks) and cargo (standard hockey pucks), aiming to maximize income based on the number of passengers and cargo carried and the number of laps completed. Additionally, teams must complete a banner-towing mission, which requires deploying a banner in flight, completing at least one lap, and releasing the banner before landing. The competition will be held in Wichita, KS, in April. Your impact Your contribution enables us to produce durable aircraft capable of meeting the rigorous requirements of each year’s mission profile. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, we have been able to design and test our aircraft with precision and care. Beyond providing students with invaluable hands-on technical experience, the challenges we’ve encountered over the years have driven us to continuously enhance our designs and performance. Your support is essential to the ongoing success of the Design Build Fly team. It helps us cultivate the next generation of engineers and brings us closer to achieving our ultimate goal: placing first in competition. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Hack4Impact
By Hack4Impact
We connect student designers and developers to socially responsible organizations across the world, offering tech-based solutions for social change.
We connect student designers and developers to socially responsible organizations across the world, offering tech-based solutions for social change. Hack4Impact Hack4Impact? What's that? Hack4Impact exists for both nonprofits and students. Bridging technology and social impact, we connect student designers and developers to socially responsible organizations across the world, offering tech-based solutions for social change. At Hack4Impact, we believe in using tech for good. In today’s tech-based world, we can use our skillset to instill change in all parts of the world. With this larger reach, we are committed to increasing awareness of technology’s potential for nuanced and meaningful change. We are incredibly grateful for our nonprofit partners, and we strive to spread their missions along with ours to expand the scope of our projects. Through showcases, panels, and workshops, we hope to connect with more passionate individuals and offer our services to nonprofit partners for years to come. Our design process Each semester, we work with non-profits that have the opportunity to build a great product that solves a core need, generally in relation to their mission statements. We work in small groups led by a product manager and technical lead to scope and develop the application, taking into account our clients’ requirements and suggestions, and making the most of our technical, design, and business skills to create a product that can be used for social good. Our work This semester, we have six projects spanning four sectors of social impact: ReThink Food, Cornell H4I Endowment Manager, Alaska Children’s Trust, MedSimAI, MedExplain Health, and Intermember Archive. Whether it be through an app educating children in Alaska about online safety, or tracking and simulating medical procedures online for students, all our projects work to address problem spaces in each organization's respective focus. With your donation, we can ensure that each project can be built, deployed, and maintained using tools we trust. Your donation will ensure that each of these projects, and all those to come in the future, can produce a tangible impact. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell University Biomedical Device
By CUBMD
We're a team of multidisciplinary undergraduate students formed under a shared interest in biomedical device innovation to advance healthcare further.
We're a team of multidisciplinary undergraduate students formed under a shared interest in biomedical device innovation to advance healthcare further. CUBMD Who we are Officially declared a project team by Cornell University in 2022, Cornell University Biomedical Device (CUBMD) is a team of multidisciplinary undergraduate students formed under a shared interest in biomedical device innovation to advance healthcare further. Numerous deficiencies exist in the cost-efficiency and efficacy of devices being used in surgery—often due to a lack of better technology and unregulated pricing that create excessive and needless financial burdens for those seeking medical aid. The collaborative nature of our approach enables us to conduct extensive gap-driven research and communicate with experts across a variety of fields. CUBMD engages in nationwide competitions and develops its ideas with the vision of patenting and ultimately bringing our devices to market to set a precedent for the future of biotechnology. The decisions and ideas we make now will be the foundation on which we will shape our future. Why donate? Our mission is to identify contemporary problems in the field of biomedical devices, design and innovate solutions to said problems, and work to bring our solutions to the market where they can do the greatest good. This involves delivering a product that is both efficient and effective. The biomedical design process is an intensive process requiring special materials, professional input, and modern technology. By donating to CUBMD, the team can access newer production materials such as 3D printers and leverage connections in the healthcare industry by attending more conferences/events. With your help, CUBMD can reach new heights and continue to be one of the fastest-growing project teams at Cornell University! Our team CUBMD is split into two teams: Product Development and Business. Product Development is responsible for the physical creation of the product, including the electrical, hardware, programming, and communication of the device. During the brainstorming and device development process, Business is responsible for contacting experts and/or professionals to help with clinical outreach, conducting market research, and applying to competitions and grants. Business members also spearhead finance operations, fundraising, and community outreach. Media designs content for CUBMD social media and is responsible for taking photos of the team in social and professional content. As a team, CUBMD consists of students across a variety of majors and colleges. These include, but are not limited to, Biological and Biomedical Engineering, Global and Public Health Studies, Computer Science, Healthcare Policy, and more! These specialties allow for a wide, diverse set of perspectives to create unique, innovative products. Process CUBMD has developed a thorough bio-design process founded on strong communication and detailed analysis. With this approach, we operate on a timeline that is unique to each device. In the fall, the team divides into smaller brainstorming groups to research the engineering, marketing, and policy implementation of potential biomedical device ideas. After heavily examining the novelty and impact of the top ideas, the team collectively decides on multiple devices to pursue. In the spring semester, as our product development team sources parts and begins prototyping/product testing, the Business subteam focuses on mapping the ideal path to market and raises funds for continued device development. The entire team consults physicians, engineers, and other professionals for guidance throughout the prototyping process. After a final product is created, CUBMD attends regional competitions and conferences, and ultimately, files for a final patent! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Autonomous Sailboat Club at Cornell
By CU Sailboat
Our long-term vision is to build a fleet of autonomous sailboats capable of independently navigating the world's oceans to collect critical oceanic research.
Our long-term vision is to build a fleet of autonomous sailboats capable of independently navigating the world's oceans to collect critical oceanic research. CU Sailboat Who are we? CUSail is a registered student organization at Cornell University dedicated to designing and manufacturing an autonomous sailboat that competes in the SailBot International Robotic Sailboat Regatta. Our long-term vision is to build a fleet of autonomous sailboats capable of independently navigating the world's oceans to collect critical oceanic research. With over 40 passionate members from diverse disciplines, we combine cutting-edge technology, advanced mechanical design, and real-world problem-solving to engineer a smarter, faster, and more capable boat each year. CUSail offers students the unique opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to innovative, hands-on engineering challenges. Why should you donate to CUSail? This past year, our team excitingly won first place at the International SailBot Competition, competing against teams from around the world. As we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of autonomous marine technology, your support is essential. This semester, we are hosting the SailBot competition here at Cornell, which is a huge milestone for our team and community. Your generosity will directly contribute to: Hosting and organizing the competition Enhancing our technology and improving our boats Maintaining our fleet and testing new designs Inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators Building an autonomous sailboat is a challenging yet deeply rewarding endeavor. With your help, we can continue to explore the possibilities of ocean robotics and move closer to our vision of collecting data across the globe to help research endeavors that could have positive impacts on the world. Together, we can sail toward a smarter, more sustainable future. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Engineers for a Sustainable World
By Engineers, Sustainable World
We're an engineering project team of approximately 60 members committed to forging innovative, lasting solutions for local and global sustainability challenges.
We're an engineering project team of approximately 60 members committed to forging innovative, lasting solutions for local and global sustainability challenges. Engineers, Sustainable World Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) is an engineering project team of approximately 60 members committed to forging innovative, lasting solutions for local and global sustainability challenges. Since its establishment in 2002 at Cornell, ESW has expanded to become an international, non-profit network with over 50 college, university, and city chapters with more than 4,000 student, faculty, and professional members. ESW Cornell is comprised of four major divisions: Operations, Resource Renewal and Outreach, Renewable Energy Solutions, and Carbon Neutrality. Each division is composed of multiple subteams. The teams within the Operations division include Website Development, Social Media, and Alumni and Marketing. The Alumni and Marketing Team works to ensure positive alumni relations and increase ESW's presence on Cornell's campus. The Social Media sub-team is responsible for running all social media platforms for ESW Cornell, and the Website Development sub-team is responsible for updating and maintaining ESW Cornell's website. The teams within the Resource Renewable and Outreach division include Business and Outreach, Design, and Research and Development. The Business and Outreach sub-team amplifies sustainability education through outreach into the local community and highlights the importance of business in engineering. The Design sub-team utilizes chemistry based experiments to design sustainable reactions and processes, such as carbon capture polymers. The primary goal of the Research and Development sub-team is to develop innovative micro-plastic capturing solutions to reduce micro-plastic contamination. The Renewable Energy Solutions division is made up of the Hydroponics, Software Development, and Inclusive Innovation: Human Centered Design sub-teams. Hydroponics designs and builds hydroponics systems, conducting research across various fields. Software Development specializes in full-stack development projects aimed at enhancing sustainability within the Cornell community leveraging computer science expertise. The Inclusive Innovation subteam is part of a larger, worldwide initiative committed to addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities. This initiative unites individuals from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on the development of assistive and accessible technology solutions Lastly, the Carbon Neutrality division includes the Building Retrofits, Business, Policy, and Analytics, Fume Hood Energy Dashboard, and Smart Controls subteams. Building Retrofits utilizes software to analyze energy usage across particular classrooms on Cornell’s campus and compares the data to previous reports. Business, Policy, and Analytics is working with Ithaca Bikeshare to evaluate the bike use by Cornell students and compile data to facilitate a partnership between Ithaca Bike Share and Cornell University. Fume Hood Energy Dashboard is creating a web dashboard that displays real-time energy usage of each fume hood on campus, which could be used to identify energy-intensive fume hoods and encourage labs to reduce energy use. Lastly, Smart Controls sub-team aims to reduce errors in Cornell's record of its campus energy consumption by detecting meter faults and anomalies and is currently creating anomaly algorithm libraries to provide as open source for customers to use. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell ChemE Car
By Cornell ChemE Car
Cornell University ChemE Car is a student-run team passionate about building model cars powered entirely by chemical reactions.
Cornell University ChemE Car is a student-run team passionate about building model cars powered entirely by chemical reactions. Cornell ChemE Car Who we areCornell University ChemE Car is a student-run team passionate about building model cars powered entirely by chemical reactions. Since our founding in 2004, we’ve achieved multiple first-place wins at the AIChE Regional and National Conferences, showcasing the strength and creativity of Cornell Engineering. Each year, our team of fifty students collaborates to build, test, and compete with innovative, reaction-driven vehicles. What we doOur team works in dedicated sub-teams, each focusing on a crucial component of the car, from power source and stopping mechanism to structural design and control systems. Throughout the year, we research, design, build, and calibrate these components to create a car that can transport a variable load across unknown distances—a challenge that demands flexibility and precision. Right now, we’re preparing for the Northeast Regional Conference in the spring, excited to push our skills, knowledge, and teamwork to new levels. Why giveYour support helps us turn ideas into reality. Donations cover the costs of critical parts like suspension, gears, and safety features, ensuring our car is competition-ready and able to perform at its best. Every gift helps us continue this hands-on work in chemical engineering and keeps Cornell ChemE Car at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Will you help us build the future of chemical engineering by supporting Cornell ChemE Car? As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Digital Tech & Innovation
By CDTI
Through our student-taught courses and online applications, we are solving real-world problems while growing personally.
Through our student-taught courses and online applications, we are solving real-world problems while growing personally. CDTI We are a software engineering project team striving to make a difference at Cornell and in the Ithaca community. Through our student-taught courses and online applications, we are solving real-world problems while growing personally. We build products like CUReviews, CoursePlan, and QueueMeIn which are used by hundreds of Cornell students to ease their college lives in class and academic planning. We are also deeply involved in our local community, joining Ithaca High School and Tompkins County Public Library to spread technological literacy. Your donations will go to support our mission of developing technology for social good. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Engineering World Health
By Engineering World Health
We design, construct, and implement health solutions for underprivileged communities through partnerships with impact-driven organizations.
We design, construct, and implement health solutions for underprivileged communities through partnerships with impact-driven organizations. Engineering World Health Founded in 2012, the Cornell Engineering World Health (EWH) Student Project Team designs, constructs, and implements health solutions for underprivileged communities through partnerships with impact-driven organizations. Although the members carry diverse academic interests and personal experiences, the multi-disciplinary team unites under the common goal of transforming the world through health technologies and services. EWH needs your help in making the greatest tangible impact in our global community as we can. We are a team of devoted students who collaborate thoughtfully to ensure our work meaningfully improves the health and quality of life in every underprivileged community we are involved in—from the first ideation to the final implementation. Your contribution allows us to continue our operations and facilitates the longevity of our impact. Every amount goes towards innovation in health technology, addressing the high costs and low accessibility of health care—and most importantly, improving the lives of countless individuals. We hope that you will choose to partner with us to build an EWH legacy of sustainable health solutions all across the world. Learn more about EWH at cornellewh.org, contact us at ewhcornell@gmail.com, and connect with us on Instagram @cornell_ewh! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell XR
By Cornell XR
We're exploring and creating software, hardware, games for Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction.
We're exploring and creating software, hardware, games for Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction. Cornell XR Who are we? Founded in spring 2024, we (Cornell XR Team) are a team of undergraduate students at Cornell University exploring and creating software, hardware, games for Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). We bridge the gap between what used to be mainly academic projects and industry application, equipping students with the practical, in-demand skills needed for this rapidly growing field. We foster a collaborative environment where students can develop groundbreaking projects and work in an area that may become more prominent in the future. How you can help? We work on a variety of projects, but a major one is our full haptics system that features multiple devices such as a force-feedback arm, olfactory display, haptic gloves and a brain-computer interface that can make your XR experience more realistic. While these projects are still being prototyped, they will come to life over the next six months with your help. These projects will provide you with real-time feedback on your XR experience, such as releasing special scents or adding forces to your arm. We are unique among project teams for designing and building most of our devices from scratch. We are confident that these projects will set us up for success, and we appreciate your help in the process. We also have projects working on smart glasses and various other VR software experiences that aim to create tangential benefits for society. For example, smart glasses that can scan and save documents for you or a collaborative architectural editor to evaluate scale in designs. With your help, we can fund these projects with new materials, better tools, and also allow us to upgrade our equipment. We started this team as a club off of donated old VR headsets and computers, and are in dire need of an upgrade. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell DEBUT
By Cornell DEBUT
We bring together students from multiple majors to design real solutions to real healthcare problems.
We bring together students from multiple majors to design real solutions to real healthcare problems. Cornell DEBUT We are an undergraduate engineering project team at Cornell that brings together students from multiple majors to design real solutions to real healthcare problems. Over two years, each subteam researches a specific unmet clinical need, develops and prototypes a device or system, and prepares it for translation. At the end of this cycle, our work is submitted to VentureWell’s national Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) competition, where projects are judged on innovation, technical feasibility, marketability, and patentability. This past October, our Phase 1A and Phase 1B teams traveled to the 2025 BMES Annual Meeting in San Diego and placed first in two separate national competitions. MeyeAttention (Phase 1A) won first place in the Medtronic BMES Student Design Competition in the category “AI/ML Related to Patient Disease Diagnostics.” HemBrace (Phase 1B) won first place in the DEBUT Competition in the category “Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings.” Your support helps us keep building. Funding directly covers prototyping supplies, clinical testing materials, travel to present at national conferences, and manufacturing costs. It’s what allows undergraduates to deliver devices aimed at improving diagnosis, accessibility, and patient outcomes. Thank you for investing in student-led biomedical innovation. We can’t wait to show what we accomplish this coming year. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell AppDev
By Cornell AppDev
Building apps to improve the lives of our community.
Building apps to improve the lives of our community. Cornell AppDev The mission Cornell AppDev designs, develops, and maintains open-source mobile applications that make life at Cornell simpler, smarter, and more connected. Each semester, we build and launch products that directly serve thousands of students across campus, including well-known apps like Eatery, which helps students explore campus dining options, Uplift, Cornell’s all-in-one fitness and wellness app, and Navi (formerly known as Transit), a real-time navigation tool for the TCAT bus system. Our goal goes beyond development; we strive to provide every member with hands-on, real-world experience in product creation from ideation and design to implementation and launch. AppDev gives members the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work on a real product team, helping them develop as engineers, designers, and marketers. The team Our team is made up of over 50 members who share a passion for building meaningful apps. AppDev is organized into five subteams, each responsible for a key part of our development process. iOS The iOS subteam designs and develops mobile applications for Apple platforms using Swift and SwiftUI. Our developers focus on creating polished and high-performance apps with smooth user interfaces and thoughtful functionality. From debugging complex animations to integrating APIs, iOS members gain hands-on experience with mobile app architecture, Apple’s design frameworks, and the full development lifecycle. Android The Android subteam brings AppDev’s products to life on the Android platform. Using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, Android developers work on crafting intuitive, reliable, and well-structured applications for users across devices. The team handles everything from UI development to API integration and ensures feature parity with iOS counterparts, giving members real experience in large-scale, cross-platform collaboration. Backend The Backend subteam powers the infrastructure behind all of AppDev’s apps. Using tools like Node.js, Docker, Flask, and PostgreSQL, backend engineers build APIs, manage databases, and ensure that each app runs securely and efficiently. They also collaborate closely with iOS and Android teams to design scalable architectures and maintain the server systems that keep AppDev’s ecosystem connected. Design The Design subteam leads the creative direction behind AppDev’s products. Designers focus on user experience, visual design, and interaction flow, transforming ideas into wireframes, prototypes, and final interfaces using tools like Figma. They work hand-in-hand with developers to ensure that each product is functional, consistent, and aligned with AppDev’s design identity to make every app enjoyable to use. Marketing The Marketing subteam manages everything that keeps the organization running behind the scenes. This includes sponsorship outreach, alumni relations, marketing, and branding. The team also oversees social media and external partnerships, ensuring AppDev maintains strong connections with sponsors, alumni, and the broader Cornell community. Courses AppDev believes that education should be hands-on and accessible to everyone. To support this belief, we offer four Cornell-accredited courses that are open to the entire campus community. Each course is designed, taught, and managed by AppDev members who are passionate about teaching practical development and design skills. Introduction to iOS development teaches students how to create iPhone applications using Swift and Xcode, starting from the basics and progressing to complete app builds. Introduction to Android development introduces students to mobile development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. By the end of the course, students can design and build their own Android apps ready for the Google Play Store. Introduction to backend development focuses on the server side of applications, including database design, APIs, authentication, and deployment. Students use Python and Flask to build and launch their own backend systems. Introduction to digital product design explores UI and UX design principles through tools like Figma. Students learn how to think like designers, analyze existing products, and create interfaces that balance form and function. These courses bring together students from a wide range of majors and experience levels, creating a space where anyone can learn to build, design, and collaborate on real products. Each semester concludes with the AppDev Hack Challenge, where students from all four courses team up to design and develop their own apps to apply what they’ve learned in these courses. Winners from the spring 2025 Hack Challenge! Why donate? Every contribution directly supports our mission to teach, build, and share technology that benefits the Cornell community. Donations help us maintain our existing apps, fund development resources, and host events that bring together students from across campus. Your support makes it possible for our members to learn real-world software development, design, and teamwork skills while creating products that reach thousands of users. It also allows us to expand opportunities for students through workshops, our semesterly Hack Challenge, and collaborations with other organizations. When you donate to AppDev, you are helping students turn their ideas into meaningful projects and giving them the tools to make a lasting impact through technology. Thank you for your support! For more information on Cornell AppDev, feel free to visit us online at cornellappdev.com! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Engineers Without Borders, Cornell Chapter
By EWB, Cornell Chapter
Engineers Without Borders–Cornell is a multidisciplinary team of students committed to advancing global equity through engineering.
Engineers Without Borders–Cornell is a multidisciplinary team of students committed to advancing global equity through engineering. EWB, Cornell Chapter About us Engineers Without Borders–Cornell is a multidisciplinary team of students committed to advancing global equity through engineering. We collaborate with underserved communities to design and implement sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve quality of life. Our work integrates technical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and long-term impact—preparing future engineers to lead with purpose. Our mission We aim to: Co-design with communities: Partner directly with local stakeholders to identify needs and develop context-appropriate solutions. Advance sustainable development: Deliver environmentally responsible and economically viable engineering systems. Build capacity: Empower communities through education and training to maintain and expand upon our work independently. Why partner with us Your sponsorship enables the execution of high-impact engineering projects while supporting experiential learning for the next generation of socially conscious engineers. Contributions directly fund materials, travel, and implementation costs. Our team operates with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to measurable outcomes. Current initiatives International: San Cristobal, Bolivia We are designing and implementing a sanitary sewer system for Barrio San Cristobal, a rural village of 500 residents in southern Bolivia. The system will mitigate wastewater contamination and ensure safe, reliable water access year-round. Our scope includes: Pump and piping infrastructure from a local well Community-led maintenance training Long-term monitoring and evaluation strategy This initiative will reduce waterborne illness, improve hygiene, and support economic and educational advancement. It exemplifies our commitment to sustainable infrastructure and community empowerment. Domestic: Austin, Texas In collaboration with the Festival Beach Community Garden, our domestic team is conducting a drainage and irrigation study to support sustainable agriculture and combat food insecurity. Using HydroCAD modeling and site analysis, we are developing a stormwater management plan that restores natural runoff and reduces water costs—enhancing the garden’s capacity to serve its community. Software development We are developing two mobile applications: A carbon offsetting app to promote environmental stewardship through accessible sustainability tools. A platform for Cornell Wardrobe, streamlining access to professional attire for students in need. Both apps are built with scalability and user experience in mind, leveraging full-stack development and community partnerships. Digital agriculture To address crop loss from Northern Leaf Blight, our team is building open-source UAV and UGV systems integrated with deep learning for early disease detection in maize. This project democratizes access to rapid phenotyping tools, enabling farmers—especially in developing regions—to increase yields and strengthen food security. Business & outreach Our Business Team drives strategic growth through: A redesigned website to enhance visibility and engagement Expanded social media outreach to amplify our mission A local STEM curriculum that introduces engineering principles to young students in Ithaca Join us Your support helps us turn ideas into action. Whether it’s a water system in Bolivia or a solar-powered project in Texas, your donation makes it possible. | Donate now | Learn more about our projects | Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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CU GeoData FY25
By GeoData
With the combined interdisciplinary knowledge and skills of our team members, CU GeoData is uniquely positioned to address complex environmental issues.
With the combined interdisciplinary knowledge and skills of our team members, CU GeoData is uniquely positioned to address complex environmental issues. GeoData WHO ARE WE? CU GeoData is a project team of students who are passionate about integrating the fields of Earth and atmospheric sciences with engineering. We develop and deploy novel instrumentation to record atmospheric, geologic, and hydrologic variables. CU GeoData leverages student knowledge of physical and chemical processes to inform our engineering solutions. WHY CONTRIBUTE? With the combined interdisciplinary knowledge and skills of our team members, CU GeoData is uniquely positioned to address complex environmental issues. Through collaboration between our team and local community, we aim to develop innovative solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Because our projects are focused on the Cornell and broader Ithaca communities, your contribution will help us to better understand, document, and protect our local environment in a tangible way. Click to learn more about our mission MEET OUR TEAMS Air Team The air team tackles atmospheric chemistry and air quality data as well as improving weather balloon payloads and instrumentation. The tethersonde Current Projects: Tethersonde Our longest ongoing project is the tethersonde. We send a student-built tethersonde into the lowest 500 feet of the atmosphere to measure how temperature, humidity, and wind speed and direction change with height. Designed for affordability, mobility, and education, the system enables high-resolution observations in many environments. We are able to characterize boundary-layer structure during Finger Lakes lake-effect snow events, capture spatial variations in wind and temperature across local terrain, and support studies of urban-rural contrasts, sea breezes, and convective development. Weather Stations We are expanding local weather station networks to collect more surface meteorological data and to better forecast Finger Lakes precipitation. 3D Printing To connect with the broader scientific community, we have begun building a 3D-printed weather station in an effort to make weather stations and data collection more affordable and accessible in the future. Past Projects: Atmospheric sensor atop Cornell's Snee Hall Atmospheric Chemistry The atmospheric chemistry project aimed to install a network of monitoring stations for gathering measurements of local pollutants and their precursor quantities (e.g., ozone, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter). These measurements prompt investigations of possible health risks, topographic features inhibiting pollutant dispersion, and expected meteorological condition-dependent pollutant persistence. We combine this with data from weather stations at the Ithaca Airport and Game Farm Road on Cornell's main campus. Rock Team The rock team measures and monitors the quality and stability of soil in our region. Microorganism biodiversity, erosion resistance, agricultural productivity, and conservation of the water table highly depend on soil stability and moisture. The rock team will construct three self-sustaining soil moisture instruments adapted from FreeStation and RaspberryPi builds. Members will then profile basic changes of surface soil under a multitude of moisture conditions through x-ray deflection (XRD). Land classification map created by Rock Team Current Projects: Empire State Mine Tailings Impact Study With Professor Derry’s lab, we determined the elemental composition of mine tailing samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry over 2009 to 2019. We also used satellite imagery to develop maps to analyze other environmental factors, including precipitation and air quality. Our goal is to track the local environmental impacts of changes in mine ownership. Team-Wide Sensor Network Rock Team, in partnership with local sensor developers and community organizations, is installing a low-cost network of 17 soil moisture sensors and five air quality sensors around Cayuga Lake. Five soil moisture sensors at the Game Farm field site are currently collecting data to ground-truth the NISAR satellite’s soil moisture algorithms. The remaining sensors will be installed in the next two months in preparation for a team-wide lake effect and productivity study. Water Team The CU GeoData Water team is a passionate and highly skilled group dedicated to addressing water-related challenges through the power of geospatial data. With a profound understanding of water science and cutting-edge geospatial technologies, our team brings together expertise in hydrology, sensing, and GIS to deliver innovative solutions for water quality assessment, and water resource management. By leveraging advanced geospatial tools and techniques, we aim to empower decision-makers, researchers, and communities in making well-informed choices regarding water management and conservation. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence places the us as leaders in utilizing geospatial data to promote effective water resource stewardship. Current Projects: Cayuga Buoy Network We are currently creating a fleet of buoy weather stations in order to study local Lake Effect Snow across Cayuga Lake. We are using data to increase the accuracy of our predictions. Sap Sensors Water team is planning the implementation of Sap Sensors to measure maple transpiration and overall tree health. These sensors will be placed around CNC to study the climatological tendencies of the area through the tree proxy. Data Loggers We are experimenting with Internet of Things technology in order to stream the data from our sensors to online servers more efficiently and cost effectively. Past Projects: Harmful Algal Bloom Insight The water team collaborated with the data team to develop a model capable of detecting Harmful Algal Blooms before they occur. In past semesters, we focused on forming strong parameters for the predictor and continuing our instrumental builds in order to house the data ourselves. We also source data from the Citizen Science Institute and the US Geological Survey, which provide a significant amount of data about Cayuga Lake and surrounding watersheds. This allows us to train the HAB predictor model to a high accuracy. Water Cycle Monitoring SmartRock Sensor: The water team built our own SmartRock sensor for measuring various water quality parameters in Cayuga Lake. Micro Hydroelectric Power System: To measure variation in stream velocity in local watersheds, we built a small turbine system to deploy at the Cayuga Nature Center. Sap Flow Measuring Network: We deployed a Dynamic sap flow system to gain insight into long-term changes in water uptake in the hydrological cycle. Visualizing Patterns in Cycle As part of our inner team development, the water team has done Geospatial Information System (GIS) workshops to teach new members how to use services such as QGIS, ArcGISPro, and Google Earth Engine. These allow members to learn new skills relevant to the industry and provide visualizations to demonstrate our data. Cayuga Lake harmful algal blooms Remote Sensing HABs Harmful algal blooms remote sensing focuses on retrieving satellite data to produce images of present HABs in Cayuga Lake using software in the R programming language called "waterquality". The images give us information regarding color, size, and extent of the HABs. The above image was created using Sentinel 2 satellite data. Business Team The business team is responsible for creating promotional material, budgeting, and supply purchasing. We plan yearly and semester budgets, create and maintain sponsorship relations, and work with our team leadership on science communication. We are also responsible for building community and planning networking and social events for GeoData. We are currently working on designing GeoData merchandise, scheduling social events, expanding our social media presence, and updating our team resume book to share with our sponsors. Data Team The Data team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for all data-related projects within CU GeoData. We thrive in an Agile environment, fostering collaboration and delivering impactful, data-driven solutions to the global community. Our team not only facilitates ongoing projects but also takes initiative with original endeavors aimed at developing innovative data-driven perspectives and promoting the application of Data Science skills. Current Projects: Ongoing Work: We are currently facilitating CU GeoData’s ongoing projects, especially in collaboration with the water team. Project members can take advantage of the existing Machine Learning platforms and resources implemented by the data team. Past Projects: Waves One of data team’s past projects was WAVES Reports, a product that incorporates Generative AI to assist the model pre-processing pipeline of ideally any future Data Science projects. Our aim was to have Wave One and a frontend application go live by the end of the Spring 2024 semester. Tech Team The tech team is responsible for helping the other subteams in CU GeoData with a wide variety of technical and coding needs, such as database research, communication (Wi-Fi, radio, etc.), and computing platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Current Projects: Lake Effect Snow Over the last few semesters, the Tech Sub-team built a model to predict lake effect snow events on Cayuga Lake. While Great Lakes lake effect events are well-documented and well-studied, Finger Lakes events are less documented and less predictable, largely due to their relative rarity. Because of the lakes’ narrow shape, wind must hit at a specific angle of 300-350° during specific weather conditions to generate Finger Lakes lake effect snow. As a result, there are only a few lake effect events per year. Our model aims to understand and predict these events that generate large amounts of snowfall in our local community. Drone We are using a drone equipped with an infrared camera to create a normalized differential vegetation index (NDVI), which is used to measure vegetation health. We also built a synthetic aperture radar to measure topography and soil moisture of the surrounding Finger Lakes region. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY TOWARD OUR MISSION!
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Cornell Nexus
By Cornell Nexus
We are building an autonomous, solar-powered robot that will filter out microplastics from beach sand.
We are building an autonomous, solar-powered robot that will filter out microplastics from beach sand. Cornell Nexus Our mission Our beaches are polluted; there are plastic bottles and pieces of trash scattered everywhere. This is only the portion of pollution we can see. In reality, there are 50 trillion pieces of microplastics contaminating the sand, oceans, rivers, and even our drinking water. Cornell Nexus is a team of passionate, eager individuals ready to make an impact and ensure that we have a tomorrow. We aim to clean up microplastics from beach shores all the way to the depths of the ocean. We are building an autonomous, solar-powered robot that will filter out microplastics from beach sand. In other words, a Roomba for the beach! As a team, we value ingenuity, learning, collaboration, and persistence. We are redefining the impact that Cornell students can make to solve the plastic pollution crisis. Our team Electrical The Electrical Subteam is currently focused on advancing the rover’s autonomy and reliability, with several key projects expanding on last year's success. The team is developing an autonomous charging system that uses magnets on both the rover and the charging port to secure electrical connection. Power from solar panels is routed through wires and a charge controller, which regulates the incoming current before it passes through the magnetic contacts to charge the battery. This setup is designed to “snap” together magnetically, providing both functionality and ease of use. Beyond charging, the subteam is designing printed circuit boards to distribute power efficiently across the rover’s systems and developing a filtration board for the mechanical team’s filtration rig. Extensive testing is ongoing to ensure all new circuits operate correctly, with the end goal of fully rewiring the robot for improved performance and reliability. Mechanical The mechanical subteam is responsible for developing the physical mechanics and assemblies of the team’s autonomous beach terrain robot. The subteam is now focused on mounting all systems and making improvements to the first iteration of the robot while planning for the second iteration. The team has completed their first prototypes of the microplastic filtration mechanism and the intake system and is now mounting them to the rover. The drivetrain team is working to improve the longevity of the first prototype to ensure that the old rover can be used by the software subteam for testing in the future. Additionally, a design for the new chassis is being formulated based on the needs of each project and subteam. Software The software subteam is currently improving our robot’s motor control and computer vision. The motor control team is building and testing a PID controller algorithm to regulate the robot’s precision, enabling it to accelerate and decelerate during motion and correct itself, and minimize future errors. The computer vision team is building software to validate our RGB-D camera and convert images to location and depth data. This data will be used to update the driving logic and alter the robot’s path to avoid obstacles. These features will be tested and integrated into our robot using ROS to refine its traversal paths and environmental interactions. Business The business team works closely with all three technical subteams to keep operations running smoothly and support the team’s overall growth through effective logistics and coordination. Its wide-ranging responsibilities include forecasting and managing budgets, purchasing equipment for technical use, writing fundraising grants, and handling social media and marketing. The subteam plays a key role in maintaining the team’s long-term success and allowing the technical groups to focus on building and innovation. Last year, it earned a $2,500 award from the Cornell Engineering Alumni Association, a recognition of how much the team has grown in recent years. Why donate? Support for our team will allow us to get one step closer to fulfilling our mission of innovating for environmental sustainability. We have amassed a talented group of engineers and project managers who are passionate about our mission. Your generous donation will be going towards necessary materials to build out our robot and other logistical items necessary for the maintenance of a project team. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Assistive Technologies
By Cornell Assistive Technologies
We champion inclusivity by developing assistive technologies for people with disabilities
We champion inclusivity by developing assistive technologies for people with disabilities Cornell Assistive Technologies Our mission & goals The mission of the Cornell Assistive Technologies Project Team (previously The Big Red Adaptive Play & Design Initiative) is to champion inclusivity by developing assistive technologies for people with disabilities and to raise awareness about the impact of adapted solutions and assistive technologies among youths and communities in Ithaca and beyond. The goals of this organization is to create an inclusive club purely dedicated to making assistive technologies more widely available for those who need them most in our local community. Secondary goals involve learning and teaching the process of making different types of toys switch accessible, and doing joint events with other clubs/organizations at the Cornell and Ithaca communities to generate interest and spread awareness. With your ongoing support, we will be able to continue to fund some of our impactful projects that we have built for our local Ithaca community and showcase at educational/assistive technology focused conferences! Here are some of our ongoing projects: Our work Engineering The Engineering team for Cornell Assistive Technologies is focused on researching new adaptive technologies aside from toy adaption. In particular, the team is dedicated to innovating assistive technology solutions based on community-need. The Engineering committee also designs adaptive switches using 3D computer-aided design software and utilizes 3D printing technologies to manufacture custom solutions. Tactile Coding Blocks Developing a tool and syllabus to teach blind and low vision students the basics of computer programing through a physical coding block. Bluetooth Urinary Drainage Bag Clamp A device to assist paralyzed power wheelchair users to independently empty their urinary drainage bags. Sensory Overload Wearable A small wearable device that is able to detect the early symptoms of a sensory overload, such as those experienced by a user with a sensory processing disorder and react accordingly, reducing unwanted side-effects. Smart Wheelchair An electric wheelchair adapted to work with two Brain Computer Interfaces, the Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electromyography (EMG). Allowing the user to control the wheelchair with their mind or muscles. Operations The Operations team for Cornell Assistive Technologies is focused on logistical processes for the organization. In particular, the team promotes brand awareness on campus and on social media—specifically through LinkedIn and Instagram. The team is committed to spreading the message of Cornell Assistive Technologies through campus PR and management. Newsletter Our newsletter serves as a biweekly update to our community partners and sponsors. In the newsletter, we provide progress reports on our organization's projects. Collaboration with Committees The Internal Operations team works closely with the Engineering and POE committees to help document and highlight their progress. Merchandise To promote our on-campus awareness and brand image, the Internal Operations team is working on developing merchandise for the team! YouTube The Internal Operations team is working on developing and maintaining a YouTube channel to help document our progress and provide greater insight on our organization's functioning. Outreach and Education The Outreach and Education team is focused on fostering new partnerships within the community—particularly with K-12 schools and external companies. The team is dedicated to expanding the awareness of the need for adaptive play and STEM education especially in underserved communities. STEM Education The Public Outreach and Education team is dedicated to inspiring the future generation of engineers through teaching basic engineering principles as well as promoting diversity in STEM-spaces. Community Events Through collaborating with various partners in the Ithaca community, the POE team spreads awareness regarding the need for accessible technology. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Data Science
By Cornell Data Science
Cornell Data Science (CDS) is an undergraduate project team dedicated to building data-driven solutions to a variety of real-world challenges.
Cornell Data Science (CDS) is an undergraduate project team dedicated to building data-driven solutions to a variety of real-world challenges. Cornell Data Science Who we are Cornell Data Science (CDS) is an undergraduate project team dedicated to building data-driven solutions to a variety of real-world challenges. Our work combines data science techniques, such as machine learning, deep learning, and data visualization, with system design, data infrastructure, and financial analytics to tackle meaningful problems. Our mission We aim to drive innovation and excellence in data science through our four specialized subteams and a wide range of hands-on projects. Each project emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and translating theoretical knowledge into practical impact. Meet the subteams Data Engineering Data ScienceMachine Learning EngineeringQuantitative Finance What we do Ongoing projects (Fall 2025) Our projects operate at the cutting-edge intersection of theory and practical application across multiple disciplines. They provide an educational platform for our members to apply their data science knowledge while building solutions that address real pain points in the broader Cornell community. F1ML2 Pushing the limits of data-driven forecasting in Formula 1 racing, enhancing our previous model by implementing ensemble methods and improving portfolio simulations. LiveDance Creating a computer vision-powered dance coach that watches your moves, spots your mistakes, and teaches you how to perfect every step. CDS Compute Cluster Building a shared compute cluster to give CDS members on-demand access to local GPUs and job scheduling without the cloud cost. GitDistributed Rebuilding Git from the ground up to master the challenges of distributed systems, networking, and version control. RL Proof Generator Developing a reinforcement learning-powered assistant to verify, guide, and even generate formal mathematical proofs. Community initiative Beyond projects, we are also committed to community education. Every semester, we offer INFO 1998: Introduction to Machine Learning, a hands-on introductory course that equips students with practical skills to build their first machine learning models using real-world datasets. Support us Your gift directly funds: Project infrastructure and computing resources Student development and mentorship Community education through INFO 1998 With your help, we can continue building data-driven solutions that make an impact on our members, the Cornell community, and beyond! Follow our journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornelldatascience/ As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Steel Bridge Project Team
By Cornell Steel Bridge
We’re a team of passionate Cornell students designing, fabricating, welding, and constructing a 20+ foot steel bridge from scratch.
We’re a team of passionate Cornell students designing, fabricating, welding, and constructing a 20+ foot steel bridge from scratch. Cornell Steel Bridge What we do: We’re a team of passionate Cornell students designing, fabricating, welding, and constructing a 20+ foot steel bridge from scratch to compete in the national AISC Steel Bridge Competition. Every weld, bolt, and beam is student-built, combining technical skills learned in the classroom with real-world experiences. Your donation helps us purchase materials, construct the bridge, and enables the entire team to travel to the competition where we proudly represent Cornell. With your support, we can continue to push the limits of engineering applications while strengthening our teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills one bridge at a time. Our team is composed of five subteams: design, fabrication, welding, construction, and business. In the fall, we focus on designing the bridge, then transition to construction during the winter and spring. Meet our subteams: Design: Selects safe section sizes, efficient connections, and optimal member sizes Performs structural analysis using MASTAN2 and Autodesk Fusion 360 Ensures the bridge can withstand all specified load cases without failure Fabrication: Machines all bridge pieces for welding using tools like mills, bandsaws, and lathes Trains new members on fabrication techniques during the fall semester Produces and prepares bridge pieces for assembly in the spring semester Welding: Welds fabricated bridge pieces together using MIG welding Uses tools like calipers, clamps, and magnets to ensure precise welds Focuses on creating the strongest, most durable bridge Construction: Practices assembling the bridge according to competition guidelines Optimizes methods, team roles, and tools to minimize build time Focuses on speed and efficiency, which are critical for competition scoring Business: Manages corporate sponsorships and fundraising efforts, including Giving Day Creates newsletters, website content, and competition presentations Supports the team financially to purchase materials and resources Meet our team! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Concrete Canoe
By Concrete Canoe
Our team’s mission is to collaboratively develop the most innovative concrete canoe possible.
Our team’s mission is to collaboratively develop the most innovative concrete canoe possible. Concrete Canoe Making the impossible possible Every fall, CCC designs, builds, and tests a completely new canoe engineered from concrete mixtures to compete in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) national Concrete Canoe competition. Our team’s mission is to collaboratively develop the most innovative canoe possible. Vision Our team’s vision is to create an improved lightweight concrete canoe able to float in water, while also focusing on a sustainable and environmentally friendly design. Team structure Our team consists of four sub-teams, each with an integral purpose and role in our canoe design. Aesthetics The Aesthetics Subteam is responsible for bringing the visual identity of Concrete Canoe to life. Each year, we select a unique theme and design all related graphics and artwork, including the canoe’s exterior design, display board, competition shirts, and other relevant visuals. Our work ensures the team’s presentation is cohesive, creative, and impactful both on and off the water. Mold & Analysis The Mold & Analysis Subteam spearheads the innovative research and design of our boat’s hull and structure using advanced software tools like CAD and Ansys, along with compression and tensile testing. In addition, we oversee all construction initiatives, from implementing advanced fabrication techniques for the boat to building essential infrastructure needed to transport and showcase the boat. Mix The Mix Subteam researches and implements new materials to develop a unique, lightweight, and robust concrete mix with a heavy emphasis on sustainability and strength. We employ iterative design techniques to determine ideal material ratios for the structural, patch, and aesthetic concrete mixes. Business & Logistics The Business Subteam manages the financial and logistical backbone of the team. We oversee budgeting and inventory to ensure every subteam has the resources they need, coordinate travel and accommodations for competitions and events, and lead outreach efforts with sponsors, alumni, and the broader Cornell community. We also design and maintain the team’s website to showcase our work and connect with supporters. Our efforts keep the team organized, funded, and ready to compete at the highest level. How can you help us achieve the impossible Your support will help our sub-teams listed above operate to their greatest potential, and create the best and most innovative canoe to bring to completion in the coming spring. Any support given will greatly help our team cover the costs for future software, paddling practices, and materials needed. Members of Concrete Canoe have the opportunity to nurture their creative and technical expertise throughout their tenure on the team. Each year, each boat presents its own unique sets of challenges as we constantly adapt to higher expectations and new technologies. 100% of the funds from this crowdfunding campaign will go towards improving our team's operations and building our boat for this year's Concrete Canoe Competition. Only with your help can we make our goals a reality. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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CU Solar Boat
By Cornell University Solar Boat
We are dedicated to designing and building an innovative, single-occupant, solar-powered boat to compete in the annual Solar Splash competition.
We are dedicated to designing and building an innovative, single-occupant, solar-powered boat to compete in the annual Solar Splash competition. Cornell University Solar Boat Founded in 2017, Cornell University Solar Boat is a premier project team dedicated to designing and building an innovative, single-occupant, solar-powered boat to compete in the annual Solar Splash competition. This engineering project team unites undergraduates from a diverse range of majors, all committed to advancing sustainable energy systems and efficient design. The Solar Splash competition provides the perfect stage for team members to test and apply classroom knowledge in real-world challenges. Cornell Solar Boat is divided into five specialized, student-led subteams—each responsible for a unique aspect of the project. The Solar Team focuses on solar panel design, wiring, waterproofing, and charging systems, ensuring the boat’s power source is reliable and resilient. The Hull Team oversees the design and fabrication of the boat’s body, analyzing structural and fluid dynamics to enhance efficiency and performance. Drivetrain & Steering handles the motor housing, drivetrain design, steering systems, and waterproofing to optimize navigation. The Systems Team tackles motor control, data acquisition, communication, safety features, and speed regulation, ensuring smooth operation and functionality. Lastly, the Business Team drives fundraising, manages the budget, and oversees public relations, sharing the team's mission and achievements with the public. United under a shared vision for sustainability and technological innovation, Cornell Solar Boat fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that encourages students to push the boundaries of engineering design. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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CUAD 2025: Carrier-Launched Glider & Ultra-Fast UAVs
By CUAD, Autonomous Drone
Our team is building a fully autonomous tracking glider drone with midair deployment capabilities. We are pushing the boundaries of drone technology!
Our team is building a fully autonomous tracking glider drone with midair deployment capabilities. We are pushing the boundaries of drone technology! CUAD, Autonomous Drone This semester, our team is focused on building a fully autonomous tracking glider drone with midair deployment capabilities. We are building autonomous drone systems that push the boundaries of drone technology, and these systems have the potential to be widely applicable in fields ranging from videography to wildlife monitoring! We are also continuing our work from last year, and we are building technology that will bring us closer to the ambitious goal of building a drone capable of a speed that breaks the Guinness World Record. By collaborating across our subteams, we are determined to set a new benchmark in autonomous drones and bring this record-breaking vision to life. Thanks to generous donations during our last fundraising cycle, we were able to build a large carrier drone, and we demonstrated successful midair deployment of a high-speed drone! We are so appreciative of the support we received, and we are so excited to continue to use this drone in our new projects! We are divided into Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, and Business subteams. Each unit contributes its unique expertise, making us not just a team of skilled engineers and strategists, but also a close-knit community of friends who share a common passion for innovation in aerial robotics. Our goal is to excel in aerial robotics by designing, building, and flying advanced drones that can tackle complex and challenging projects. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through team-driven goals and projects. Our rigorous schedule includes weekly meetings and work sessions where subteams focus on specialized tasks, while full team gatherings ensure unity and coherence in our approach. Beyond the technical work, we engage in regular social events, fostering a team spirit and a supportive environment that’s crucial for our collective success. With a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we encourage creativity and provide the freedom to explore ambitious, cutting-edge projects. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Autoboat
By Cornell Autoboat
Cornell AutoBoat is a student-led engineering team focused on advancing naval architecture and marine robotics through hands-on innovation.
Cornell AutoBoat is a student-led engineering team focused on advancing naval architecture and marine robotics through hands-on innovation. Cornell Autoboat The team Cornell AutoBoat is a student-led engineering team focused on advancing naval architecture and marine robotics through hands-on innovation. Composed of undergraduate students from diverse majors and from three colleges, the team dedicates each year to researching, designing, and building an autonomous boat capable of motion planning, object detection, and performing simple robotic tasks. Competing annually in RoboNation’s international RoboBoat competition in Sarasota, FL, Cornell AutoBoat provides members with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. Our students engage in a fast-paced work environment while also making lifelong connections with incredible people. This experience not only hones their technical skills but also prepares them for impactful careers in the marine and robotics industries. Support We compete in the international RoboBoat competition organized by RoboNation. In March 2025, for AutoBoat’s third-ever in-person competition, we placed second in nationally and fifth internationally. This incredible achievement could not have been made possible without the support of our donors. This annual event brings together teams from around the world to showcase advancements in autonomous maritime systems. RoboBoat 2025 featured 27 teams representing nine countries: Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Türkiye, and the United States and Puerto Rico. Will you support our mission as we push the boundaries of maritime autonomy on the global stage? As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Support Human-Centered AguaClara Research Efforts (SHARE)
By Agua Clara Projects
We are dedicated to designing sustainable water treatment technologies that bring safe drinking water to communities in need around the world.
We are dedicated to designing sustainable water treatment technologies that bring safe drinking water to communities in need around the world. Agua Clara Projects AguaClara Cornell is a student-led engineering team at Cornell University dedicated to designing sustainable water treatment technologies that bring safe drinking water to communities in need around the world. Working in partnership with AguaClara Reach and local NGOs, we develop open-source, locally sourced systems that are gravity-powered and can be built and maintained by the communities they serve. Our designs have already provided clean water to over a hundred thousand people across Honduras and beyond. Through hands-on research, international collaboration, and community engagement, AguaClara Cornell empowers the next generation of engineers to create lasting solutions to the global water crisis. Your support directly enables our students to continue innovating, traveling to partner communities, and advancing technologies that make clean water accessible for all. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell University Unmanned Air Systems
By CU Unmanned Air Systems
We design, build, and test custom unmanned aerial systems for advanced search and rescue missions.
We design, build, and test custom unmanned aerial systems for advanced search and rescue missions. CU Unmanned Air Systems CUAir is an interdisciplinary student engineering project team at Cornell University that designs, builds, and tests custom unmanned aerial systems for advanced search and rescue missions, gaining recognition as world champions in international UAV competitions. CUAir combines expertise from engineering, computer science, and other fields to push the boundaries of UAV technology. Our latest system, Hermes, builds off the innovative designs from our previous plane Atlas, emphasizing novel propulsion systems, faster manufacturing processes, and more robust software systems to set new standards in flight performance and mission precision. Hermes is a VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) system, built to fly both like a traditional plane and a drone. It features a full carbon-fiber composite construction, sophisticated air delivery mechanisms, battery and gas power, machine-learning-based image classification, and customized autopilot algorithms. Through CUAir, Cornell students gain hands-on industry-level experience in engineering and leadership, participate in community efforts to promote interest in STEM, and contribute to innovation and research on unmanned aerial technology on a global scale. Learn more about our team at cuair.org or on Instagram (@cuairmae). Please consider donating to our team today! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell University Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Project Team
By CU AUV Robotics Team
For over 25 years, CUAUV has been one of the world’s top student-run engineering teams, designing, building, and competing with fully autonomous submarines.
For over 25 years, CUAUV has been one of the world’s top student-run engineering teams, designing, building, and competing with fully autonomous submarines. CU AUV Robotics Team For over 25 years, CUAUV has been one of the world’s top student-run engineering teams, designing, building, and competing with fully autonomous submarines. We are seven-time RoboSub champions—more than any other team in the world. Each year, over 50 Cornell undergraduate students come together to design our AUVs from the ground up. Our work is hands-on, student-driven, and fueled entirely by sponsors and donors like you. Meet Scylla and Orion Our two newest vehicles, Scylla and Orion, represent the next leap forward in CUAUV’s mission to push the limits of what underwater robotics can do. Scylla, our newest build for the 2025–2026 season, is a complete redesign focused on modularity, serviceability, and next-generation autonomy. With a new cylindrical UHPV, improved accessibility, and a streamlined frame, Scylla is engineered for faster iteration and more ambitious missions! Orion, completed during the 2024-2025 season, expanded on our “lunch box” design. It was engineered with a single-piece machined hull, robust actuators, a redesigned manipulator system, and advanced DVL positioning, granting us with greater precision and reliability! Scylla is still in pieces today—but with your help, it will become fully realized by competition this July! But we’re more than a robotics team: we are educators, innovators, and mentors building the next generation of engineers. Our impact goes beyond competition We believe engineering should inspire, and we work every year to pay our knowledge forward. CUAUV members volunteer with Boy Scouts of America, Splash! at Cornell, Code Red Robotics, and other outreach programs to inspire young students to explore STEM. Your donation doesn’t just build submarines. It helps the next generation fall in love with engineering and problem-solving. Why your support matters Every dollar directly funds: Specialized sensors, cameras, and machining for our new AUV Scylla Electronics and manufacturing materials for student-built systems Competition travel so our team can represent Cornell on the world stage Unlike other engineering programs, everything we build is designed and manufactured by students. This means your support has an immediate, tangible impact on student learning. By donating, you are empowering students to innovate, inspire, and compete at the highest level of collegiate robotics. Thank you for helping us build the future and for making CUAUV the champion it is today! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Full Speed Ahead: Cornell Hyperloop
By Cornell Hyperloop
We're investigating new technology for the general implementation of Hyperloop, in addition to building a subscale Hyperloop pod to compete in competitions.
We're investigating new technology for the general implementation of Hyperloop, in addition to building a subscale Hyperloop pod to compete in competitions. Cornell Hyperloop Thank you for your support! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters! Your contributions have allowed us to not only attend the Hyperloop Global Competition but also develop technology that sets us apart from other teams. Thanks to you, we have made significant strides in pushing the boundaries of Hyperloop innovation. Last year, we proudly won an award for our Electromagnetic Levitation Research at Hyperloop Global. This came from our research and implementation of our Linear Induction Motor (LIM) at the competition. This key technology generates strong moving magnetic fields, enabling contactless propulsion—a major step toward the future of Hyperloop transit. We also achieved another milestone by bringing a fully operational pod to the competition for the first time in our team's history. Why we need your support this year This year, we’re taking our innovation to the next level. After gaining sponsorships from both Maxon and Ansys, we’re excited to announce our new ability to push Hyperloop levitation further than ever before. However, we still need help! This year, we want to focus on improving our maglev system through the development of our mini-pod. Our focus is on creating our own electromagnets, pushing the boundary of what is possible for a college team. Upon this new expansion to maglev, we are also improving our control system to keep the pod ideally positioned on the beam for maximum stability and support. Finally, to partner with the improved maglev system on the mini-pod, we are improving the chassis and aero shell on the main pod to prepare for future implementation of a full maglev system. Join us in leading the future of transportation With these advancements, we’re not just keeping up with the competition—we’re leading the charge. Your continued support will help us bring these innovative ideas to life and move one step closer to revolutionizing transportation. Help Hyperloop lift off by donating today! Our amazing team Cornell Hyperloop has over 40 undergraduate team members, organized into three teams. The Cornell Hyperloop team is dedicated to investigating new technology for the general implementation of Hyperloop in addition to building a subscale Hyperloop pod to compete in competitions. We aim to innovate, design, and build a sustainable transportation pod from conceptualization that travels at speeds beyond those of conventional transportation modes. Our goal is to participate in the premier Hyperloop conferences and compete in track demonstrations and subsystem competitions. Electrical Team The Electrical Team is responsible for constructing and maintaining the pod’s electrical system. The team is divided into 2 subteams. The Power Systems subteam is in charge of our pod’s electrical components. The Electronics, Controls, and Communications (ECC) subteam manages all of the embedded software and maintains our electrical system’s GUI. The Electronics, Controls, and Communication team is running a LIM simulation to validate control strategies, shipping major GUI improvements, and implementing a new state machine to reach full end-to-end functionality. Hardware efforts include finalizing the sensor layout, drafting a new schematic for a LIM-less pod, and designing a custom PCB for the central motherboard while reviewing and documenting the codebase for better scalability and maintainability. Meanwhile, the Power Systems team is running LIM thrust and braking tests, advancing LIM research, bringing up a new off-pod high-voltage bench, and deploying a new on-pod power-supply setup. Mechanical Team The Mechanical Team is responsible for developing all of the mechanical subsystems on the pod. This team is divided into 3 subteams. The Magnetics subteam works on our propulsion and levitation systems. The Structures subteam focuses on the chassis, systems integration, and machining. The Braking subteam specializes in frictional and magnetic braking systems. The Mechanical Team is focused on designing our own Linear Induction Motor (LIM), while also developing a prototype for a DC electromagnetic levitation system. The Braking team is streamlining the friction-brake design to cut weight and size, increase actuations per tank fill, and boost competition robustness, while in parallel optimizing last year’s magnetic brakes into a more compact, precise assembly, adding a dead-man’s switch, and exploring regenerative/electromagnetic braking. The Magnetics team is designing a custom mini-LIM optimized for target thrust and, through iterative simulation and testing, aims to manufacture a fully functioning unit for integration on the minipod this year. Additionally, we will be building our own electromagnets and refining our implementation of a closed-loop control system. We are also focusing on improving our battery pack to include intake and outtake fans, allowing for the reduction of air vents in the shell, creating a more efficient design. To pair with the planned future maglev system, mechanical is also focusing on redesigning the chassis and improving the aeroshell for a more efficient design. Business Team The Business Team is responsible for supporting the team’s business-related initiatives. It is split into two subteams. The Development Operations (Dev. Ops.) subteam manages budgeting, event planning, procurement, sponsorship outreach, and fundraising. While the Marketing subteam maintains our team’s social media, internet presence, recruitment, website, and outreach events This year, the Business Team is focusing on creating a larger following on social media and a greater internet presence. They are also proud to announce that this fall was one of our most successful recruitment cycles, getting almost 100 applications. Finally, they are continuing their efforts to gain sponsorship and reach out to companies to gain support for this year’s Hyperloop global competition. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Electric Vehicles
By Cornell Electric Vehicles
Cornell Electric Vehicles is Cornell University’s foremost project team dedicated to building autonomous, hyper-efficient electric cars.
Cornell Electric Vehicles is Cornell University’s foremost project team dedicated to building autonomous, hyper-efficient electric cars. Cornell Electric Vehicles Cornell Electric Vehicles is Cornell University’s foremost project team dedicated to building autonomous, hyper-efficient electric cars. Our interdisciplinary team operates with the agility of a startup and the rigor of an engineering lab, creating industry-grade vehicles that have placed highly at the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. We’re proud to be at the forefront of clean, data-driven innovation in the next generation of transportation. This year, our team is pushing toward SAE Level 3 autonomy, developing smarter, safer, and more efficient vehicles through collaboration across subteams: Electrical: Enhancing sensor systems, designing smarter wire harnesses for new system nodes, and building our own custom battery. Autonomy: Developing a machine-learning-based perception stack that identifies stop signs, pedestrians, and potholes to enable advanced driver response. Data A&A: Strengthening wireless data acquisition, building redundancy into transfer systems, and streamlining real-time data storage and analysis. Mechanical: Refining designs to double 2026 Shell Eco-Marathon performance, guided by real-world data and feedback from autonomous testing. Your support makes this possible. Every donation to Cornell Electric Vehicles fuels student innovation, empowers hands-on learning, and drives the future of efficient, autonomous transportation. Follow our journey on @cornellelectricvehicles and join us this November with our fall 2025 crowdfunding campaign—together, we’re engineering the future. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Seismic Design
By Cornell Seismic Design
We design & construct a 5-ft-tall balsa wood tower to compete in the annual Seismic Design Competition hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute.
We design & construct a 5-ft-tall balsa wood tower to compete in the annual Seismic Design Competition hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. Cornell Seismic Design WHO WE ARE We are a student-led project team of 23 undergraduates under the Cornell University College of Engineering. Our team designs and constructs a 5-ft-tall balsa wood tower to compete in the annual Seismic Design Competition hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. Thanks to our donors' support, last spring we placed Top 10 and earned the Egor Popov Structural Innovation Award in Seattle! Our team offers a unique opportunity for students interested in all engineering disciplines—especially those focused on construction, structural design, architecture, and dynamics—to experience the process of bringing a project from an abstract thought to a tangible product. Through our work, we aim to create innovative structural solutions to challenging design problems and encourage team members to develop valuable leadership and communication skills! Check us out at cornellseismicdesign.com Follow us on Instagram @cornellseismicdesign OUR MISSION We are passionate about designing safer structures for regions impacted by seismic activity. During the school year, we explore creative ways to improve earthquake resilience—such as developing damping technology and new construction techniques. At the competition, the tower is scored on a number of categories including architecture, accuracy of predicted tower movement, building revenue and costs, presentation quality, and most importantly... if the structure survives the quake! WHY DONATE? The following are the team's primary expenses: Funding members to attend the Seismic Design Competition The number of members that can attend is limited to the amount of funding we receive Your support will help us reach our goal of bringing all team members to our competition in summer 2026! Construction materials Balsa wood, wood glue, and plywood Construction tools Hand saws, glue applicators, 3D printing materials, sand paper, measuring tools, and acrylic sheets Advanced engineering and architectural software licenses Rhino, SAP2000, D5, ETabs, SketchUp, SolidWorks and more Your support allows us to experiment with innovative damper designs and efficient construction techniques. With your help, our team is able to excel every year at the competition! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Combat Robotics @ Cornell
By Combat Robotics
Our mission is to design and build highly efficient robots that excel in competitions.
Our mission is to design and build highly efficient robots that excel in competitions. Combat Robotics Who we are Founded in fall 2019, our team aims to create a fun and inclusive environment that embodies technical excellence, start-up spirit, and strong camaraderie. Our members can learn about the exciting field of combat robotics, enhance their skills in the domain(s) of their interest, and make long-lasting friendships. Most of all, WE BUILD ROBOTS THAT FIGHT! As a start-up team, we had humble beginnings and built the foundation we have today with minimal resources, passionate members, and a ton of trial and error until we found processes that work best for us. Today, we are 50+ members strong. What we do Combat Robotics @ Cornell (CRC) builds robots with the goal of competing in the National Havoc Robotics League’s spring competition and winter championships. We have four subteams, each of which works on a different project: Mechanical Teams CRC has 2 mechanical engineering teams, Kinetic and Sportsman, which specialize in the construction of 12lb high kinetic energy combat robots that feature vertical spinners, horizontal spinners, full-body spinners, and drums. Our mission is to design and build highly efficient robots that excel in competitions. We prioritize three key elements: damage-dealing capabilities, durability, and the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving meta of robotic combat. The MechE teams are dedicated to maintaining a competitive edge in the world of robotic warfare. Autonomous The Autonomous Subteam specializes in the construction of 3lb autonomous combat robots. Our mission is to code robots that can autonomously compete with conventional remote-controlled robots. Autonomous aims to push boundaries, challenging ourselves to see how well our algorithms can perform and continuously enhance them over time. Our work not only forms team members into effective problem solvers, but also sets new standards that address increasingly important questions in the world of robotics and beyond. Marketing Within the Marketing Subteam, we specialize in various aspects of promoting and enhancing CRC's brand. Our mission is to create symbiotic relationships within our team and with our stakeholders, elevating CRC to be more than just another robotics team. The Marketing Subteam is broken into four critical subsystems: Business, Software, Media, and Design. The Business subsystem covers corporate relations; the Software subsystem works on member-driven projects from website redesigns to app development; the Media subsystem runs our social media accounts; and the Design subsystem creates art and merchandising for the team. How you can help Our goal is to extend our learning beyond our initiatives at Cornell through a holistic approach to learning. By having four subteams with different focuses, members can truly benefit from Cornell’s philosophy of "... any person ... any study." Every student in CRC can take something they have learned from their major and apply it here, using past lessons to solve current problems. If provided the funding and support, CRC plans to make an impact in the community surrounding Cornell. CRC has set its largest goals yet for this year, and we need your help to maintain our ever-growing team! We plan on bringing our previous four robots to competition while developing three new entries. To properly test them, we are also working on a robust test box that requires resilient materials. Most importantly, CRC hopes to send every member to the competition to support the team! If we exceed the funds we need to build our bots, CRC plans to host even more engaging community outreach events. This can complement our annual showcase where we invite our friends, families, professors, and sponsors to experience the energy, learning, and craftsmanship of CRC. Help us build cool robots, go to more competitions, and spread our love for robotics! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Mars Rover
By Cornell Mars Rover
The members of Cornell Mars Rover are already hard at work designing a brand-new rover from the ground up.
The members of Cornell Mars Rover are already hard at work designing a brand-new rover from the ground up. Cornell Mars Rover After a successful competition this past summer with our latest rover, Cayuga, the members of Cornell Mars Rover are already hard at work designing a brand-new rover from the ground up. We’re focused on improving existing systems, introducing innovative new ones, and sourcing components that will make this year’s rover our best yet. Your support will not only accelerate our progress but also help us develop entirely new projects and bring more team members to competition. Read below to learn about our subteams and the exciting work you can help bring to life! About the team Cornell Mars Rover (CMR) is a premier student-run engineering team comprised of over 50 members from across Cornell's undergraduate colleges. Each year, CMR designs an innovative rover to compete in the international University Rover Challenge, in which the team tackles challenges such as autonomous navigation, on-site science experimentation, and extreme terrain traversal. Since its inception in 2010, CMR has achieved several milestones during competition, such as earning 6th in the world in 2019. Students work collaboratively to design, build, and test the rover, exploring cutting edge technologies such as machine learning, wireless communications, CNC, and 3D printing. Subteams Drives The Drives subteam designs and assembles the suspension, wheels, and frame of the rover. Drives acts as the central hub for all attachments to the rover whether they be mechanical, such as the arm, or electrical, such as the electronics core. This year, projects include a dual wishbone suspension with coil-over shocks and larger 3D-printed TPU wheels, an octagonal frame with a large internal volume and component-mountable exterior, and a carbon-fiber camera mast that houses the rover's depth-perception camera and radios. Arm This year’s arm is being designed with the ultimate goal of maximizing end-effector manipulability through a technique called inverse kinematics (IK), which allows our arm to move in a fluid and cohesive manner. A new "mini-arm" allows for precise and intuitive control of the arm through teleoperation of a scaled-down version of the system. This year's end effector design will be able to precisely manipulate objects, perform dexterous tasks, and have a strong grip on heavy objects for both the Equipment Servicing and Extreme Delivery missions. An offset elbow linkage repositions the elbow gearbox to the base of the arm, reducing the moment load experienced when the arm is fully extended. Astrotech AstroTech designs and builds an automated biochemistry lab onboard the rover with the goal of determining the presence of extinct or extant life in collected soil. This year's soil collection system will be a frame-mounted auger drill capable of collecting soil from a depth of 10cm into the ground. Bead-beating cell lysis breaks open cells by vigorously stirring the soil-solvent mixture with small beads, which physically disrupts cell walls and membranes to release their contents. Our Raman spectroscopy analysis system uses lasers and optics to the soil-solvent sample in a cuvette, producing a graph with distinct peaks that represent the various proteins present based on how the laser light interacts with the sample. Science The Science subteam is responsible for designing and implementing an experimental payload that will access soil composition and geologic features remotely. The current tests planned for the Science mission involved processing soil samples by filtering, mixing, and lysing cells, then combining them with reagents for analysis using a spectrometer or camera to detect chemical and biological signatures. Electrical The Electrical subteam designs and develops the rover’s electronics from the ground up, creating flexible systems that integrate seamlessly with mechanical and software components. Projects includes circuit and PCB design, microcontroller programming, motor control, sensors, and embedded communication protocols with CAN-FD. Software The software subteam handles rover controls, path planning, user interfaces, and computer vision. Projects this year include controlling the arm via inverse kinematics and autonomous navigation, keyboard typing, and point cloud object detection. ROS is used for rover controls, which is the industry standard operating system for robotics. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Rocketry Team
By Cornell Rocketry Team
Cornell Rocketry Team designs, manufactures, and tests a high-powered rocket every year for competition at the International Rocket Engineering Competition.
Cornell Rocketry Team designs, manufactures, and tests a high-powered rocket every year for competition at the International Rocket Engineering Competition. Cornell Rocketry Team The mission: Cornell Rocketry Team designs, manufactures, and tests a high-powered rocket every year for competition at the International Rocket Engineering Competition. Each June, we travel to Midland, Texas, to compete against 150 other collegiate teams from 22 different countries. The primary goal at the competition is to launch the rocket to exactly 10,000 feet using our Student Research and Developed (SRAD) rocket motors. This past season, we launched our first ever hybrid motor and placed 3rd Place in the 10k Hybrid SRAD category. Every year, our rocket carries with it a unique scientific payload that leverages the high altitude or high acceleration environment onboard the rocket. The team designs and manufactures almost every part of the rocket in-house, making use of a variety of lab spaces on campus. While competition is the major goal for the team, our primary focus is to provide all of our members with the opportunity to learn and grow as engineers with hands-on experiences. This year, Cornell Rocketry is tackling several exciting new initiatives: including air brakes, embedded software, autonomous systems, carbon fiber airframes, and advanced guidance computers. We’re also conducting research and design for our first liquid propulsion motor, planned for 2027. As we wrap up the design phase in the coming weeks, we need your support to help us build our most advanced rocket yet and propel Cornell Rocketry to first place at IREC this summer! The team: Our team is made up of 55 members, all with a passion for space and engineering. The team is organized into six different subteams, each of which plays a critical role in making the rocket fly. Propulsion: The propulsion subteam is responsible for designing and manufacturing the motor that lifts the rocket to our target altitude. We recently switched to a hybrid propulsion system, utilizing a solid fuel grain and a liquid oxidizer, which flew for the first time last April. Our biggest challenge is ensuring that the motor stays in one piece while accelerating the red-hot combustion gases out of the nozzle to over 5,000 miles per hour. We manufacture everything in-house, from the nozzle to the casing to the propellant itself. Recovery and Payload: The Recovery and Payload subteam designs parachute systems that autonomously navigate the rocket to the ground. Our autonomous recovery systems incorporate sensors, flight computers, steering mechanisms, and, of course, guided parachutes. We also design the rocket’s payload: an original engineering project that we choose each year. In essence, we think of something cool that we want to put on a rocket, and we do just that. Electrical: The Electrical subteam designs, manufactures, integrates and tests specialized printed circuit boards (PCBs). These boards perform numerous functions, including data acquisition, signal amplification, communication, and mechanical system actuation. We are one of the few teams at our competition that uses custom Student-Research-and-Designed (SRAD) electronics to trigger flight-critical events, including firing our motor and triggering our separation systems. The electrical subteam also provides electronics support to cross-subteam testing, helping develop a test stand for our hybrid motor and a Brake Line Manipulation System (BLiMS) for recovery. Since the electrical subteam is a key integration point for many subsystems on the rocket, electrical members get a great interdisciplinary team experience, and can use this to go above and beyond with our system architecture for years to come. Structures: The Structures subteam focuses on the designing and manufacturing of structural components within the launch vehicle, integration of systems, and the overall body of the vehicle itself. We see all projects through from ideation to fabrication with machining with metals and working with composite materials such as fiberglass and carbon fiber. Our team also uses simulations to do analysis work on aspects such as drag, internal stresses of the launch vehicle, and stability calculations to ensure the best performance possible for the rocket. Software: The Software subteam handles our rocket’s flight software, ground support software, and the communication between them. We are one of the few teams at our competition to use student-written software to control parachute deployment. Our work spans a wide range of fields, including embedded software, systems programming, simulation and modeling, and user interface design. The software team is a great (and fun!) opportunity to experience real, large-scale software development as part of a team! Business: The Business Subteam conducts all of the activities that allow the team to run smoothly and effectively. Some of the main focuses of this subteam are website development, advertisement, alumni and sponsorship outreach, merchandising, and social media. This year, the business subteam is focusing on organizing team social events and activities. Help us blast off:Designing and building a brand new rocket from the ground up each year takes extensive planning, dedication, and resources. Your donation directly supports the next generation of engineers, empowering us to innovate, experiment with new systems, and launch stronger, more advanced rockets. Our sponsors play a vital role in our success. In appreciation of their support, sponsors receive monthly newsletter updates on the team’s progress, exclusive access to our design process, guided tours of our workspace, and connections to our talented team members through resume access. Sponsors are also proudly recognized on our website, social media, rocket, and competition apparel. Thank you for your support! As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Engineers in Action
By Engineers in Action
We help rurally isolated communities gain access to essential resources with sustainable infrastructure, by harnessing local expertise and global partnerships.
We help rurally isolated communities gain access to essential resources with sustainable infrastructure, by harnessing local expertise and global partnerships. Engineers in Action For more updates, follow us on Instagram @cornell_eia, visit our website eia.engineering.cornell.edu, join our newsletter, or email us at eiacornelluniversity@gmail.com! WHO WE ARERural isolation, or the inability to access essential resources such as hospitals, schools, and markets due to geographic barriers, directly contributes to global poverty. Lack of access to consistent and clean water directly contributes to global health disparities, and in the school setting, decreases attendance and performance. The mission of Engineers in Action (EIA) and our University Chapter is to help rurally isolated communities gain access to these essential resources with sustainable infrastructure, by harnessing local expertise and global partnerships. In addition to the physical bridges, we hope to inspire meaningful intercultural and intergenerational exchange. By living with a host family inside the towns we are working with and for, our team gets a truly immersive experience in global development and makes lifelong friendships with people across the globe. The Cornell University Chapter of Engineers in Action is a student-run project team with the College of Engineering that works with the non-for-profit organization Engineers in Action to design and build pedestrian footbridges, WASH systems, and suspension bridges for rurally isolated communities. We operate with four subteams; Bridge Engineering, WASH Engineering, Business, and Cultural; and each one is critical to the success of our organization in building critical infrastructure, engaging with mentors and community members, and educating the next generation of changemakers. SUMMER 2025 PROJECTS This past summer of 2025, our team took on two projects: a WASH system at Herefords Primary School and a suspension bridge at Hlanganani. The WASH team sent six students, in collaboration with six students from Duke University, to Eswatini for eight weeks to turn our design into reality. The system will provide clean, consistently available water to 300 students, teachers, and staff, improving public health outcomes through a solar-powered well with a 10,000 liter storage and distribution capacity. The bridge team sent eight students, in partnership with students from University College London and the University of Southern Indiana, to Eswatini, also for eight weeks. This was EIA's pilot student-led suspension bridge project, and it will help thousands of community members gain access to towns, schools, and neighboring communities, especially during the rainy season when crossing the river is dangerous. Compared to the suspended bridges we had built in the past, these bridges provide greater clearance over the water level, and will allow us to meet the needs of a wider range of sites. Suspension bridges are more technically challenging to design and construct, and have given our team an opportunity to learn new skills. SUMMER 2024 PROJECTS In the summer of 2024, our team built the Jolitane footbridge in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Our team sent six Cornell students where they spent eight weeks turning designs into reality. Collaborating closely with local masons and community members, our team successfully erected a footbridge spanning the Mbuluzi River. This river is dangerous to cross all year round, but completely impassable during the rainy seasons, when floods can last nearly a week. There have been 10 injuries and 12 deaths sustained in the past three years due to these conditions. Our footbridge now provides a safer alternative for members of the community, and would help connect thousands of people to schools, clinics, markets, and maize fields that provide a majority of the community members with jobs. In addition, we piloted a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project, where we installed pumps and distribution systems at Matfuntini Primary School. Six Cornell students worked on this project last summer with community members to bring clean groundwater to the school’s children and teachers. Having clean and safe water is a crucial human right and is essential for physical health and well-being. Our WASH system helps alleviate their daily stresses of accessing water. SUMMER 2023 BRIDGE In the summer of 2023, our team built the Mandlakhe bridge in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Our team sent seven Cornell students, for six weeks. Collaborating closely with local masons and community members, our team successfully erected a 50-meter suspended cable bridge spanning the Mhlanga River. This remarkable structure now provides vital access for more than 2,800 residents from the Mahlalini and Skhotseni communities to essential resources and opportunities, including clinics, schools, bus stops, maize fields, and community events. FUTURE PROJECTS This upcoming summer, we will be completing two projects in Eswatini: one suspension bridge and one WASH system. Our Bridge team will be collaborating with the EIA chapter at Hofstra University, and the WASH team will be collaborating with students at Western University. Our team is looking forward to taking on these new projects together with our local and professional partners; learning, building, and connecting. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Cornell Racing FSAE
By Cornell Racing FSAE
For the past 38 years, we’ve designed, built, and tested Formula One-style racecars.
For the past 38 years, we’ve designed, built, and tested Formula One-style racecars. Cornell Racing FSAE Our goal - Help us win Cornell Racing’s 10th championship! Cornell’s Formula SAE Team was established in 1987. For the past 38 years, we’ve designed, built, and tested Formula One-style racecars. Starting as a small team of a dozen students, we’ve grown our student-run organization to 60 members across ten subteams. As a nine-time World Champion in the combustion era, Cornell Racing is living up to its legacy in the electric vehicle era. Last year, Cornell Racing took on the challenge of implementing four wheel drive with our first pouch cell battery pack controlled by our first custom BMS. This year’s vehicle, ARG26, is undergoing several significant design improvements. Focusing on optimization and testing, ARG26 will continue to use a four wheel drive architecture. With improved powertrain packaging, regenerative braking, and launch control, ARG26 delivers smoother acceleration and greater on-track performance. On the chassis side, we’re improving aerodynamics integration and reducing weight with a more refined monocoque design. For increased reliability, our suspension is implementing system blade-adjustable U-bars. Needless to say, our team has made incredible progress in the first few months of school, and we’re looking for your help to get us across the finish line! Our teamwork and experience The team is formed of 60 students across a variety of majors and backgrounds. We believe that each student offers a unique perspective to the project. Our vehicle is the result of our diverse skill sets and a shared passion for the team. During the semester, members individually spend at least 20 hours weekly designing, building, and tuning the car. For the month of January, team members forgo their winter breaks and return to Ithaca, New York, to manufacture the car and prepare for the upcoming competition in the summer. Additionally, over the summer months, up to a quarter of the team remains on campus to prepare for the following season. Cornell Racing offers an unrivaled learning experience that allows engineers to take their learning beyond the lecture hall. Each member has a specific area of ownership: a part of the car for which they are solely responsible. Being the lead engineer of their project encourages students to overcome any technical and collaborative roadblocks. The finished vehicle is a testament to the team’s incredible work ethic and the dedication of each part designer. Cornell FSAE Racing Members working on Aerodynamic wings during January manufacturing - January '25 Sponsors With the competition-mandated timeline of a brand-new race car each year and the significant capital investment required to achieve this, sponsorships are critical to our success. Cornell Racing reaches out to all of our alumni through monthly newsletters that prominently feature our sponsors. Our active team resume stack is distributed to sponsors to facilitate long-term professional relationships with our talented members. Cornell Racing has been featured in magazines such as Road & Track, Winding Road, and Race Car, and has been highlighted in a Discovery Channel special. Therefore, the team and our sponsors are actively being promoted across the United States and around the world. In addition, Cornell Racing proudly promotes all of our sponsors on our website, Instagram, and other social media platforms. As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
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Combat Robotics
By Combat Robotics
Our team aims to create a fun and inclusive environment that embodies technical excellence, start-up spirit, and strong camaraderie.
Our team aims to create a fun and inclusive environment that embodies technical excellence, start-up spirit, and strong camaraderie. Combat Robotics Who We Are Founded in Fall 2019, our team aims to create a fun and inclusive environment that embodies technical excellence, start-up spirit, and strong camaraderie. Our members can learn about the exciting field of combat robotics, enhance their skills in the domain(s) of their interest, and make long-lasting friendships. Most of all, WE BUILD ROBOTS THAT FIGHT! As a start-up team, we had humble beginnings and built the foundation we have today with minimal resources, passionate members, and a ton of trial and error until we found processes that work best for us. Today, we are 50+ members strong. What We Do Combat Robotics @ Cornell (CRC) builds robots with the goal of competing in the National Havoc Robotics League’s spring competition and winter championships. We have four subteams, each of which works on a different project: Kinetic The Kinetic Subteam specializes in the construction of 12lb high kinetic energy combat robots that feature vertical spinners, horizontal spinners, full-body spinners, and drums. Our mission is to design and build highly efficient robots that excel in competitions. We prioritize three key elements: damage-dealing capabilities, durability, and the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving meta of robotic combat. Kinetic is dedicated to maintaining a competitive edge in the world of robotic warfare. Sportsman The Sportsman Subteam specializes in the construction of 12lb low kinetic energy combat robots, including flippers, hammers, crushers, punchers, and non-spinning innovations. Our mission is to design and build highly efficient robots with the capacity to dominate competitions. Our designs emphasize strategic control, structural durability, and innovative adaptations to our opponents' tactical advancements. Sportsman is devoted to maintaining a collaboratively inclusive environment where applied engineering can flourish. Autonomous The Autonomous Subteam specializes in the construction of 3lb autonomous combat robots. Our mission is to code robots that can autonomously compete with conventional RC robots. While winning isn't our primary goal, Autonomous aims to push boundaries, challenging ourselves to see how well our algorithms can perform and continuously enhance them over time. Our work not only forms team members into effective problem solvers, but also sets new standards that address increasingly important questions in the world of robotics and beyond. Marketing Within the Marketing Subteam, we specialize in various aspects of promoting and enhancing CRC's brand. Our mission is to create symbiotic relationships within our team and with our stakeholders, elevating CRC to be more than just another robotics team. The Marketing Subteam is broken into four critical subsystems: Business, Computer Science, Media, and Design. The Business subsystem covers corporate relations; the Computer Science subsystem maintains the website and our video games; the Media subsystem runs our social media accounts; and the Design subsystem creates art and merchandising for the team. How You Can Help Our goal is to extend our learning beyond our initiatives at Cornell through a holistic approach to learning. By having four subteams with different focuses, members can truly benefit from Cornell’s philosophy of "... any person ... any study." Every student in CRC can take something they have learned from their major and apply it here, using past lessons to solve current problems. If provided the funding and support, CRC plans to make an impact in the community surrounding Cornell. CRC has set its largest goals yet for this year, and we need your help to maintain our ever-growing team! We plan on bringing our previous four robots to competition while developing three new entries. To properly test them, we are also working on a robust test box that requires resilient materials. Most importantly, CRC hopes to send every member to the competition and offer our supporters a chance to join us! If we exceed the funds we need to build our bots, CRC plans to host even more engaging community outreach events. This can complement our annual showcase where we invite our friends, families, professors, and sponsors to experience the energy, learning, and craftsmanship of CRC. Help us build cool robots, go to more competitions, and spread our love for robotics! We hope you can join us on our path to victory!
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Philanthropic Leadership
By Professor Ingrando
The Philanthropic Leadership Course provides students with experience in personal and collective giving.
The Philanthropic Leadership Course provides students with experience in personal and collective giving. Professor Ingrando An engaged, experiential course in which students learn an intentional process of identifying social issues and develop individual and collective philanthropic goals and strategies to address the issues about which they care deeply. The four pillars of the course are: Self-reflection on motivations and contributions; critical reflection on the purpose of philanthropy and non-profit organizations in society Types of non-profit boards and board governance Philanthropic expectations of board members and criteria for giving Collective decision making As a part of their immersive, engaged learning experience, students make real grants to Tompkins County nonprofit organizations. Funding for these grants comes from our partner organization, The Philanthropy Lab, and gifts from donors like you! The total amount of funding available depends on course enrollment, an incentive structure, and fundraising. With an enrollment of 19 students in the course and with full participation by the students in the course incentive structure, the class should have $58,900 to donate within Tompkins County this year. Each student is a member of the NBA 5035 Foundation Board of Directors, and each student, given that they meet course attendance and participation requirements, has equal weight when voting. As the instructor, I set three guideposts for giving: (1) All grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations working in Tompkins County, NY, with at least two years of activity; (2) 20% of our total grant amount will be split evenly among the nonprofits with whom the class conducts site visits (see pic below) or otherwise substantially supported our learning in the course; (3) grants will be for general operating support. The class culminates in a Giving Ceremony in which the class celebrates the work of its grantee organizations. The class earns $500 per student from The Philanthropy Lab in incentive funding if Cornell's president attends. Last year, President Emerita Martha Pollack attended (see picture below). This year, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff is planning to attend. Donors are invited to join us for the 2024 Giving Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3 from 5–6 p.m.
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Alpha CubeSat - Sailing to the Stars
By Alpha CubeSat
Our mission is pioneering multiple techniques that may fundamentally change deep space exploration.
Our mission is pioneering multiple techniques that may fundamentally change deep space exploration. Alpha CubeSat Our Story Students at the Space Systems Design Studio are building light sail-carrying, cube-shaped satellites—a stepping stone to our nearest star system. With the first-ever holographic images in space, tiny ChipSat computers, and low-cost components, these early technology demonstrations open up new techniques for interstellar messages and affordable spacecraft. Our story brings together NASA scientists, holographic artists, Silicon Valley inventors (a real-life Iron Man), and, of course, Cornell students. Our team has been working tirelessly to create science fact from science fiction and both of our missions are closing in on a 2025 launch date. Your donation helps launch a spacecraft years in the making! Alpha CubeSat mission artwork [CAD assets courtesy of Andy Filo; render by Stephanie Young '23] Why CubeSats? Light Sails? ChipSats? Our mission is pioneering multiple techniques that may fundamentally change deep space exploration. Light sails are large reflective sheets that harness momentum from photons! Every small particle of light that bounces off the material provides a very small push. In the vacuum of space these pushes are enough to speed up the craft. With enough time or a strong enough light source (laser array), light sails can travel faster and farther than any spacecraft made to date! The possibilities for light-sail driven space exploration are truly limitless. Comparison of Cornell's Alpha light sail to notable sail designs [courtesy of Andy Filo] Compared to other sails that have flown to date, Cornell's is significantly smaller! The one flying on our current missions is less than a meter wide. Despite this, it can fly just as fast! Our sail has an outstanding surface area to mass ratio, thanks to the use of gram-scale spacecraft (ChipSats) that fit within the palm of your hand! These tiny spacecraft contain all the essential functionality of their larger counterparts. They will send us data on the sail's orientation and location while in space, and on future missions, shall even steer the sail towards exciting destinations! The payload: an origami-folding retroreflective light sail with four "ChipSats" for tracking and data downlink (and one day much more!) [CAD image courtesy of Andy Filo] Sending our ChipSats and light sails to space can be challenging due to their unique shapes and size. To facilitate this, we take advantage of a standard form factor for launching small spacecraft: the CubeSat! With ever-growing popularity, CubeSats have enabled access to space for educational institutions around the world. As long as we comply with the standard set of CubeSat requirements (size, weight, safety inhibits, etc.), we can fly to space in a stack with other cubes and get shot into orbit via a spring-loaded deployer! Exploded view of our CubeSat CAD for the Alpha mission [Courtesy of Richard Zheng '25, Adiba Sajed '24, and many more!] Through an origami folding technique (miura fold) our light sail can stow inside the CubeSat - to be released via command from our ground station. In other words, our CubeSat is essentially a cost-effective delivery vehicle for the light sail! Taking advantage of 3D-printing for the spacecraft structure, we can rapidly iterate on our design and even include custom compartments for our sail, batteries, and more! Nearly 40 students are hard at work to pioneer this ChipSat-sail technology. Read further to learn about our missions! Project lead Josh Umansky-Castro, Alpha Member Allie Voltaggio, and Alpha alumni Andy Tan hard at work integrating electronics. In this image, the CubeSat on the right still needs some work, but as of 2023 we're much closer to finishing assembly! Alpha CubeSat Alpha shall be the first demonstration of our light sail deployment in low Earth orbit. It's 8 years in the making, and slated to launch on the NG-22 ISS resupply mission in June 2025! After being deployed from the space station, Alpha's goal is to spin stabilize and eject the sail on command—hopefully transferring some of that rotation to the sail for stable deployment. Sensors onboard the CubeSat verify that the sail has successfully deployed, and once the sail is flying on its own, we'll employ an open-source ground station network of thousands of listeners to help hear our ChipSats (TinyGS)! Alpha CubeSat mission profile [image courtesy of Andy Filo] The CubeSat itself features a number of technology demonstrations. We're among the first CubeSats with a fully 3D-printed chassis. We are the first to fly a RockBlock Mk II, a modem that communicates with nearby Iridium satellites, enables us to send commands and receive data via website, rather than use a traditional ground station setup. And we spin stabilize our CubeSat using only magnetorquers! Our holographic images, embodiments of life on Earth, will be the first-ever launched into space, embossed on Alpha's solar panels Perhaps most interesting of all is our holographic artwork. Holographic exposures of sculptures created by artist C. Bangs are placed above five of the CubeSat's solar panels. These images—moth, fish, cat, human male and female figures—serve as a message plaque; a representation of life on Earth as we venture beyond. Holograms are capable of storing vast amounts of information and could play a key role in stabilizing future light sails on their way to Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system. Part science mission and part art exhibition in space, Alpha carries far-reaching implications for interstellar travel and our search for life in the universe. With hardware and software development nearly complete, all that’s left is the final stages of CubeSat, ChipSat, and light sail assembly—as well as a few critical tests before we're ready to hand our spacecraft over to the launch providers! Sailing to the Stars As Alpha reaches its final stages, we are also excited to announce the commencement of our sister project, Sailing to the Stars! Another step towards our ultimate goal of sending ChipSat-sails to the moon, Mars, and beyond, Sailing to the Stars seeks to demonstrate light sail deployments inside the International Space Station! Taking advantage of the unique microgravity environment of the station and ability to downlink high resolution video footage (with the help of the astronauts executing our experiment!), we will collect great data on the sail and deployer dynamics to inform designs on future Cubesat missions. Concept render for astronauts deploying our light sails within the ISS [Image courtesy of Andy Filo] Sailing to the Stars is gearing up for a Summer 2025 launch on an ISS resupply mission. They plan to finish their engineering demonstration unit by the end of this semester, and dive into assembly and test of flight units by the end of the academic year! Future ChipSat Missions Beyond light sailing, the palm-sized ChipSats have numerous exciting applications! Any additional donations will go towards supporting development of these tiny spacecraft for future missions. One upcoming mission, DeSCENT, will release 100 of these ChipSats into the upper atmosphere on a Blue Origin suborbital flight! This shall be an early demonstration for their use as atmospheric probes on earth and other planetary bodies! Impact All of these missions are largely undergraduate-led, and the first engineering experience many of our 40 members get to have. For all of us, this is the first spacecraft we’ve ever had the chance to build. Contributing to Alpha CubeSat + Sailing to the Stars does more than launch a spacecraft—it’s also launched the careers of nearly 70 alumni. Students have secured internships and jobs in the space industry with the experience they developed here at SSDS. Donating to our projects helps fund these futures, as well as a future for all of us—where humans set sail to the stars. Sailing to the Stars - Spring 2024 Team Photo! We sincerely appreciate any contributions you can make to bring our project to fruition! Your support takes humanity one step closer to the stars.
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