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

Hadar Averbuch-Elor
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Contact
hadarelor@cornell.edu
Kavita Bala
Provost, Professor of Computer Science
Contact
kavitabala@cornell.edu
Abe Davis
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Contact
abedavis@cornell.edu
Donald Greenberg
Professor Emeritus
Contact
dpg5@cornell.edu
Steve Marschner
Professor of Computer Science, Associate Dean for Research
Contact
srm@cs.cornell.edu
Kristina Monakhova
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Contact
monakhova[at]cornell.edu
Andrew Owens
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Contact
andrew.owens@cornell.edu
Noah Snavely
Professor of Computer Science
Contact
snavely@cs.cornell.edu

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.