Undergraduate Research at Cornell

Research, creative experiences, and service learning are hallmarks of a Cornell undergraduate education. Doing research will allow you to learn uniquely through hands-on experiences that develop critical thinking skills. Research takes place in a variety of settings, including the lab, the field, and the library. 

Research Buzz

NYS integrated pest management program doubles return on taxpayer investment

The study underscores the value of a state-funded, Cornell-run program that has helped farmers protect their crops from pests for more than 40 years. ...

Cornell semiconductor sets record for widest bandgap

Cornell engineers have developed a semiconductor material with a record-setting bandgap and turned it into working devices, opening the door to electronics that handle much higher voltages while wasti...

‘Family:’ the bedrock of human interaction

Meredith Small’s new book explores how family is not a fixed notion but something that has evolved with humans as a species. ...