Internationalization grants awarded to faculty

Twelve faculty-led projects have been awarded approximately $213,000 in funding for development in 2016 Internationalizing the Cornell Curriculum grants.

Cornell-Swiss study reveals a 'sirtuin' way to a healthy heart

Cornell researchers have identified a strong connection between the protein SIRT5 and healthy heart function, which could spawn new methods for preserving heart health and extending healthy life.

Four in Class of 2017 win Barry Goldwater Scholarships

Two students from engineering, one from chemistry and one from physics are among 252 nationwide to be named Goldwater Scholars for achievement in mathematics, science and engineering

Business competitions highlight student ideas

Would-be student entrepreneurs from across campus are spending some of their spring break polishing their pitches for the Big Idea Competition.

Engaged Cornell graduate grants fund 10 Ph.D. students

Engaged Cornell has awarded its first Engaged Graduate Student Grants to 10 doctoral students, who are working with community and commercial partners on research projects for their dissertations.

New book reintegrates the science of language

A new book co-written by Morten Christiansen offers a revolutionary, unifying framework to understand the processing, acquisition and evolution of language.

Writer in exile Raza Rumi to speak on extremism in Pakistan

Journalist and author Raza Rumi, resident writer at Ithaca City of Asylum, fled Pakistan after an assassination attempt two years ago and will give a talk on campus April 5, "Pakistan's Battle Against Violent Extremism."

Wild honeybees offer clues on preventing colony collapse

Cornell researchers describe experiments that help reveal how wild colonies endure mites and pathogens, findings that could aid beekeepers in their struggle to keep honeybee colonies healthy.

Pre-Seed Workshop helps turn scientists into entrepreneurs

The Pre-Seed Workshop, sponsored by the Cornell Center for Life Science Enterprise, offers scientists guidance on how to move their technologies and inventions from the lab to the marketplace.