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Biotech awards plant seeds for New York startups

Six new technologies received 2013 Center for Advanced Technology awards for feasibility and proof-of-concept research to enhance the commercial value of such innovations.

Cornell loses a friend, but not a partnership

In a Cornell Perspectives piece, Alan Mathios talks about the legacy of Don Tobias, executive director of Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City, who died Nov. 22.

CUCE-NYC director Donald Tobias dies at 68

Donald Tobias, executive director of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension office in New York City since 2005, died Nov. 22 in New York City.

Cornell Tech designed 'for next century'

At a New York City symposium Nov. 15, the sustainable elements of the Cornell NYC Tech campus on Roosevelt Island were described in detail.

Execs, union leaders to seek solutions together

Hotel executives and labor union leaders met in New York City to discuss collaboration and the future of their industry, Nov. 11.

Bioengineered ears win first place at World Technology Summit

A method for bioengineering living human ears garnered a first-place award at the World Technology Summit in New York City, Nov. 15.

Volunteers plant trees, remove debris in Breezy Point

Forty Cornellians helped plant trees and remove debris Nov. 9 in Breezy Point, Queens, N.Y., where residents are still recovering from the impacts of last year’s Hurricane Sandy.

Students' NYC visit marks 10th annual U.N. trip

For the 10th year, 74 students, scholars and staff spent the day in New York City for the educational trip to the United Nations.

Alumnus leads Panama Canal’s massive expansion

Jorge de la Guardia, M.Eng. ’74, executive manager for the Panama Canal expansion, gave a Nov. 7 talk, “The Political and Economic Challenges for the Construction of the New Panama Canal,” on campus.