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At Cornell, we are training the next generation of scientists to explore new questions. Our students work with world-renowned leaders to pursue bold ideas. Together, we are expanding humanity’s horizons.

Guided by our commitment to free inquiry and public engagement, Cornell Research & Innovation connects researchers with access to reliable information, advanced research capabilities and expertise.

Research, Explained

Ever wonder how research at universities gets done? Why do university professors and their teams engage in research activities? Who conducts the experiments? Who benefits?

Research, Explained is our answer to these questions. Through these stories and features, we highlight the people, the processes, and the places where research happens.

Research benefits everyone through breakthrough medicines, technologies and discoveries. We invite you to learn more about how university research works for you.

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How Graduate Students Keep the Discovery Machine Running

  • Graduate students like Yanru Liu are essential to both cutting-edge research and undergraduate education at universities.
  • Her story illustrates how grad students balance scientific discovery with teaching, mentorship, and long hours in the lab.
  • Liu’s research is revealing new pathways to understand and potentially treat brain diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s.

 

 

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