Serious About STEM, Vol 41, Number 2, Fall 2013. Technology is central to the college's multidisciplinary mission. Highly advanced tools and labs like the Cornell MRI Facility enable researchers to explore unknown areas. The Cornell Institute of Fashion and Fiber Innovation joins fiber scientists, apparel designers, and industry leaders to create next-generation smart clothing. College researchers are imagining innovative uses for everyday technology, employing smartphones and tablets to aid in health, nutrition, and economic development. And unique outreach approaches are leading to better education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for thousands of children and teens across New York state.