Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science

In less than a year, Empire AI has gone from just an idea to dramatically enhancing the capabilities of some of New York's best and brightest researchers. The work highlighted here is a small sample of the research Empire AI is advancing, as the Alpha supercomputer is now officially running at maximum capacity. Currently, 85 research projects are being conducted on Empire AI, with more than 250 researchers having been granted access to the system to date.?And so much more is yet to come. Examples of how researchers are using Empire AI to solve society’s problems include: Columbia University:?Professor Tian Zheng is building models of the climate, which can help communities prepare for future impact of extreme weather events. Cornell University:?Professor Ekta Khurana at Weill Cornell Medicine will use Empire AI to improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, helping patients in New York State and reducing healthcare costs. The City University of New York City:?Professor Rabindra kumar Mandal is studying how malaria affects the gut microbiome, pioneering new strategies to combat infectious diseases. New York University:?Professor Christine Constantinople is using AI to better understand the human brain, in particular how we make decisions and solve problems. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:?Professor Ge Wang is building models to help analyze CT scans to better diagnose and treat lung cancer. The State University of New York:?Srirangaraj Setlur and team at University at Buffalo are developing technologies that will provide adaptive speech and language therapies to children with special needs. Made possible by a philanthropic contribution from the Simons Foundation, and launched by Governor Hochul on the University at Buffalo’s campus in October 2024, Empire AI Alpha is the first phase of the larger Empire AI initiative. While Alpha is only a small fraction of Empire AI’s eventual computing power, it is already the 243rd most powerful computer in the world according to the November rankings of the TOP500 list, the industry-standard benchmark for supercomputers. Alpha also ranked 38th on TOP500’s Green 500 list, which ranks the number of calculations per watt of power.? For more information about Empire AI, visit our new website at?empireai.edu

Meet Liz '25, an information science student in Cornell Bowers who is leveraging tech to reduce food waste – one bin at time! ??????? ? A member of Cornell Green Club, Liz worked with a team to develop Glimpse, a game-changing device that sits under food bins to analyze food waste. By combining cutting-edge tech with her passion for sustainability, Liz is making a real impact on Cornell University's campus and in the Ithaca community.

A research team led by Cornell Bowers has developed an AI-powered ring equipped with micro-sonar technology that can continuously and in real time track fingerspelling in American Sign Language. With further development, the device – believed to be the first of its kind – could revolutionize ASL translation. https://lnkd.in/epTJnY63 #CornellAI

The US has led #AI innovation; however, global competition, is rising. To help guide the White House’s AI Action Plan, faculty from Cornell Bowers and Cornell Tech submitted a proposal emphasizing the critical need for sustained investment in AI education and research. The group argues that the key to maintaining US dominance lies in pioneering radically new technologies that transforms the playing field. https://lnkd.in/gUJYrDP4 #CornellAI

Thank YOU for your support this #CornellGivingDay. Together we made a difference for Cornell Bowers and beyond! ???? To celebrate the day on campus, students gathered in Gates Hall to write thank you letters to donors.

Every gift to Cornell Bowers has an impact this #CornellGivingDay. ?? Your donation to the Innovation Fund supports the college’s most pressing needs, making a difference to the lives and education of our students. https://bit.ly/3FnqTLQ

Today’s the day! Help propel Cornell Bowers forward. ?????? Your gift this #CornellGivingDay will: ?? help make college more affordable ?? contribute to life-changing student experiences ??support visionary research And your support can go further! Any gift to the Bowers CIS Innovation Fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $45,000, thanks to the generosity of Ana Pinczuk '84 and Ting Ke '02. https://bit.ly/4kPqjq8

Come together on March 13 to help us shape the future of Cornell Bowers— and beyond! ???? Your gift will support student affordability and success, drive visionary research, and make unique experiences possible. https://bit.ly/41IP4eY #CornellGivingDay

Giulia Guidi, assistant professor of computer science in Cornell Bowers, was featured by Cornell University for her impactful work. ???? #IWD

In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay March 8, we are spotlighting Sarah Dean, assistant professor of computer science, who is paving the way for safer and more trustworthy AI. ?????? Dean develops tools that prevent unanticipated negative consequences of large-scale AI systems, like chatbots and personal recommendation systems. Through her work, she hopes to establish guardrails that will result in more secure and robust AI systems that will be worthy of public trust. Throughout our college and departments’ history, Cornell Bowers scientists have pioneered new technology while understanding its human impact. In honor of #IWD, we celebrate EVERY woman shaping the next generation of computing, information and technology.