Cornell Tech — Attraction in New York

As a CS alumnus of Cornell Tech, I can honestly say that my time here was one of the most enriching and transformative experiences of my life. Cornell Tech’s NYC campus offers a unique, cutting-edge environment that blends technology, business, and entrepreneurship in ways that truly prepare you for today’s fast-paced digital landscape. The energy of the campus, located on beautiful Roosevelt Island, combined with the innovative curriculum, creates an atmosphere that inspires creativity and drives ambition.

The faculty here are experts in their fields, often coming from industry themselves, which brings a real-world perspective to the classroom. From the beginning, students are immersed in hands-on, collaborative projects that bridge computer science, product development, and business—perfect for anyone who wants to launch a startup or drive innovation in a larger company. One of the standout aspects of Cornell Tech is the Studio program, where you get to work on real problems, pitch to professionals, and learn by doing.

Living and studying in New York City provides access to an unparalleled network and countless opportunities for internships, networking, and events. Cornell Tech has strong industry connections, so you’re constantly exposed to new ideas, trends, and leaders in tech.

If you’re looking for a program that not only builds your technical skills but also prepares you to lead, innovate, and make a real impact, Cornell Tech is the place. I can’t recommend it enough for aspiring tech entrepreneurs and anyone passionate about advancing in the...

A disappointing display of scientific gatekeeping

As someone who follows emerging astrophysical research, I’m genuinely disappointed in arXiv’s decision to reject Dr. Beatriz Villarroel and Dr. Stephen Bruehl’s recent peer-reviewed paper on historical sky anomalies dismissing it as “not of interest.”

This work applied standard astronomical methods to archived sky-survey data and found statistically significant correlations worth investigating further. Regardless of whether one agrees with the interpretation, it clearly meets the criteria of legitimate scientific inquiry.

arXiv was founded at Los Alamos and is now managed by Cornell, institutions built on curiosity and open inquiry. Yet this rejection shows that the platform has become more about protecting reputations than fostering discovery. “Not of interest” is not a scientific argument, it’s a convenient way to silence research that challenges...

Outside, it is a series of new modern architectures still expanding. Inside, it is the fast growing tech hub for teaching, growing and incubating high tech start-ups, with Ivy-league STEM and Bz training. Open studios for VCs and entrepreneurs being held regularly, it is the growing tech start-up center of the East Coast and innovative educational facility for the future. A great variety of courses, from building a tech start-up to developing tech products, learning forefront technologies like Human-computer interaction, AI, Blockchain, IOT, AR/VR, and Computer Vision. Start-up funding and Bz& legal mangement courses are also taught by top-notch...