A legacy of innovation in computer graphics.

Cornell has been a pioneer in computer graphics since the early 1970s, when Professor Donald Greenberg ’55, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Computer Graphics founded the Program of Computer Graphics (PCG) in 1974. With support from the National Science Foundation, the program quickly became a leader in the field, producing foundational work in light reflection models, physics-based rendering, and visual perception for graphics.

Over the decades, Cornell’s graphics research has expanded across disciplines and fueled breakthroughs in realistic image generation, interactive rendering, and human-computer interaction.

Faculty and Researchers

Color portrait of Hadar Averbuch-Elor
Hadar Averbuch-Elor
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Hadar Averbuch-Elor
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Contact
[email protected]
Website
Professor Kavita Bala, smiling headshot, a woman with dark hair in a black shirt.
Kavita Bala
Provost, Professor of Computer Science
Kavita Bala
Provost, Professor of Computer Science
Contact
(607) 255-9924
[email protected]
Bala's Website
A photo of Abe Davis, a man with dark brown hair, glasses and a maroon sweater
Abe Davis
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Abe Davis
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Contact
[email protected]
Davis' Website
A photo of Stephen Marschner, a smiling man with short gray hair and a gray shirt, in front of a gray background
Steve Marschner
Professor of Computer Science, Director of Graduate Studies, Computer Science
Steve Marschner
Professor of Computer Science, Director of Graduate Studies, Computer Science
Contact
[email protected]
Marschner's Website
Color portrait of Kristina Monakhova; woman smiling at camera with chin length hair
Kristina Monakhova
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Kristina Monakhova
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Contact
monakhova[at]cornell.edu
Monakhova's Website
Color portrait of Andrew Owens, smiling at camera. He is wearing a blue shirt and glasses
Andrew Owens
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Andrew Owens
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Contact
[email protected]
Owens' Webiste
Color portrait of Noah Snavely
Noah Snavely
Professor of Computer Science
Noah Snavely
Professor of Computer Science
Contact
[email protected]
Snavely's Website
Alumni, Industry Leaders Celebrate CS Professor Don Greenburg's Illustrious Career
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Cornell University: True Big Red: Professor Don Greenberg '55

Don Greenberg's True Big Red story unfolds with his narration about his Cornell legacy; his years as an undergraduate; his forty years of Cornell teaching in Architecture, Art, and Planning, the Johnson School, and the Engineering College; his athletic prowess which continues in his 70's; his love for the life he leads overlooking Lake Cayuga. Using vintage photos, as well as comments from family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and former Cornell Presidents Corson and Rhodes, this video explains why Don Greenberg deserves to be known as a Cornell "legend."

Produced by Phil ('62, B.Arch. '64) and Maddy ('65) Handler, Fly on the Wall Productions.