Cornell University
Mentioned in 37 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A leading Ivy League research university frequently referenced across podcasts for its distinguished faculty conducting groundbreaking research in psychology, climate science, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence. The institution is noted as alma mater to prominent figures like Bill Nye and as the birthplace of foundational AI work including Frank Rosenblatt's perceptron, while hosting initiatives like Breakthrough Tech to address diversity in technology. Podcasters cite Cornell research on topics ranging from disgust and social psychology to microbiome studies and the spotlight effect, positioning it as a major hub for academic inquiry and innovation.
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Episode Mentions
Elon Musk Podcast · Apr 11, 2026
Sixteen Colleges Rejected This Google Engineer
“Ivy League institution that rejected Zong's admission application”
From First Principles · Apr 3, 2026
Artemis II, Claude Code Leak, iPhone Spyware & Project Hail Mary (EP 36)
“Research collaborator on domesticated cat cancer genomics study”
Marketplace · Apr 2, 2026
When will oil markets recover?
“Academic institution providing analysis of restaurant industry consolidation trends”
KidNuz: News for Kids · Apr 2, 2026
04.02.2026
“University where professor uses typewriters to prevent student reliance on AI for assignments”
NPR News Now · Apr 1, 2026
NPR News: 03-31-2026 8PM EDT
“Instructor requiring typewriter assignments to combat AI-generated student work in German-language courses”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 27, 2026
Social Media Addiction: Why You Feel You Don’t Matter | John R. Miles - EP 747
“Conducted foundational 'bottomless bowl' study showing infinite-choice design increases consumption 73% without increasing satisfaction”
Hidden Brain · Mar 16, 2026
Rethinking Depression
“Institution where psychologist John Rottenberg conducts research on depression and affective science”
Hidden Brain · Mar 9, 2026
Yuck! The Science of Disgust
“Institution where David Pizarro conducts research on disgust psychology and its social/political implications”
Becoming UnDone · Mar 6, 2026
151 | Breaking Free from Destination Addiction: Embrace the Present Moment
“Referenced in Andy Bernard quote as example of achieving dream destination while still feeling disconnected from present relationships and moments”
Living Your Legacy · Mar 5, 2026
Advanced Esthetics Academy Founder: Transforming Lives Through Skincare Education
“Heidi Daly is starting a nutrition degree program there to enhance her esthetics academy curriculum with deeper nutritional science knowledge”
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Feb 23, 2026
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History
“Bill Schutt completed his Ph.D. starting in 1990 and conducted vampire bat research while maintaining animals at the university”
I Can’t Sleep · Feb 20, 2026
Finger Lakes | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
“Largest Ivy League institution in the region, major economic and educational anchor”
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Feb 18, 2026
A new chapter at The Planetary Society: Jennifer Vaughn becomes CEO
“Bill Nye's alma mater where he took a freshman class from Carl Sagan that led to his involvement with space exploration”
The Psychology of your 20s · Feb 12, 2026
384. How to stop taking things so personally
“Conducted early 2000s study on the spotlight effect using embarrassing t-shirt experiment”
Hidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026
Coming Clean
“Where a social scientist created a 'CV of failures' to normalize rejection and failure in academic careers”
Life Kit · Feb 9, 2026
Why "we should hang out" won't make you real friends
“Research cited showing that out-of-the-ordinary experiences bond new acquaintances faster than routine activities”
The Michael Shermer Show · Feb 7, 2026
Shermer Says 6: Jeffrey Epstein and Me
“Institution Al Seckle falsely claimed to have graduated from while studying under Carl Sagan”
The Science of Happiness · Feb 5, 2026
The Science of Love (Episode 1)
“Biomedical engineering professor Ilana Brito co-authored microbiome study examining microbial sharing between friends and families”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days
“Source of Dr. Shaw's nutrition degree”
Unexplainable · Feb 2, 2026
Cloud atlas
“Climate physicist Angie Pendergrass is based here and discussed the complexity of scaling cloud models from droplets to planetary systems.”
The Science of Happiness · Jan 29, 2026
How to Keep Your Humanity
“Where Dr. Sunita Sah conducts research on values alignment and defiance with her students”
The Nick Bare Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
158: How A Simple Morning Routine Can Lead To A Life Of Freedom And Success | Michael Chernow
“Hospitality program where Chernow studied culinary arts and restaurant management”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Jan 5, 2026
7 Things You Need to Hear Right Now
“Institution where Dr. Karl Pillamer is professor and director of Cornell Legacy Project”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
“Affiliation of Caitlin Wolley, researcher on enjoyment vs. efficiency in goal pursuit”
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam · Dec 26, 2025
#399: Longevity Rewired: Hormones, Sunlight & The Weight Loss LIE | Reversing Aging in 2025 With Nat Niddam
“Research institution where Dr. Ian White studied young signals and cardiac regeneration effects on aging tissue”
The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l · Dec 25, 2025
449-The Case Against Buying Ladybugs and for Non-Natives-Encore Presentation
“Conducted research on most common ladybug species in New York State, finding many non-native species are naturalized and beneficial”
Something You Should Know · Dec 20, 2025
The New Science of Living Longer & How to Master the Fear of Being Judged - SYSK Choice
“Institution of Thomas Gilovich, who conducted the spotlight effect social psychology experiment”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Dec 15, 2025
How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
“Home of Cornell's Legacy Project, which studies people in their 80s-100s and identifies leaving things unsaid as top life regret.”
Stare Down the Bull with Susan Hunt · Dec 1, 2025
Why Who’s in the Room Matters: Judy Spitz on AI, Bias & Breakthrough Tech EP 4
“Host institution for Breakthrough Tech, the nonprofit intermediary Spitz founded to address gender gap in tech talent pipeline”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Nov 24, 2025
336 | Anil Ananthaswamy on the Mathematics of Neural Nets and AI
“Frank Rosenblatt developed the perceptron at Cornell; Kilian Weinberger taught influential ML courses”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Nov 20, 2025
This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project
“Dr. Pillimer is Hazel E. Reed Professor of Human Development and founder of the Cornell Legacy Project research study”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Nov 10, 2025
Tig Notaro Is Treading Water
“Home of T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies where Notaro earned plant-based nutrition certification”
Hidden Brain · Oct 6, 2025
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 2
“Anthony Burrow, developmental psychologist at Cornell, is cited as expert on purpose in youth development”
Perceived Reality · Sep 30, 2025
Why the Smartest Kids Don’t Always Succeed—And What Parents Can Do Differently
“Referenced as example of increased admissions competitiveness (18% acceptance in 2017 vs. 7.5% in 2024)”
Radiolab · Sep 5, 2025
Screaming Into the Void
“Institution where Dr. Andrew Bass conducted decades of research on singing fish and their communication behavior”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Aug 11, 2025
324 | Elizabeth Mynatt on Universities and the Importance of Basic Research
“Cited for developing RFID tag technology for dairy farm applications, demonstrating technology transfer from military to agriculture”
Search Engine · Jul 18, 2025
The Cuddly Killer (classic)
“Referenced as having ornithology program; aspirational institution for young bird enthusiast featured in episode”