Scientists explain their work quickly, in plain English

The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research hosted a Flash Science! speaking competition to give early-career plant scientists experience talking to a general audience May 5.

Spring break, Arab Spring and parental consent

Practicing Arabic in Cornell's Language House, students planned Spring Break research in an Arab Spring democracy - until terrorists attacked their destination.

Students to showcase new computer games at May 15 event

The public is invited to watch and play at the annual Cornell Game Design Showcase, May 15 in Carpenter Hall. The showcase features PC and mobile games created by students in various classes and independent studies.

Rawlings Scholars display an array of research

Examining social movements to Facebook addiction, more than 50 graduating seniors showcased their research prowess at the 2015 Senior Expo for the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars.

Hannah McKinney wins JFK Award for prison advocacy work

Hannah McKinney '15 received the John F. Kennedy Memorial Award May 4 to help her pursue a career in public service. The honor includes a $12,000 award.

Groundbreaking China documentaries being released

On May 4, Cornell’s Program on Ethics and Public Life (EPL) began releasing a series of online documentaries showcasing the diverse, sometimes clashing views of leading China scholars on “Where Is China Headed?”

Cornell Perspectives: My village in Nepal is gone

Kathryn S. March, Ph.D. ’79, professor in the Departments of Anthropology and Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies, reports from Nepal, where she has worked since 1973.

Sprouting student startup wins $100,000 business contest

Germinating from a campus incubator, Uma Bioseed – a startup business developed by Cornell MBA students – has won the 2015 New York Business Plan Competition, winning a $100,000 grand prize.

Kleinberg to receive Allen Newell Award

Jon Kleinberg has been named the recipient of the 2014 ACM/AAAI Allen Newell Award, given to an individual selected for career contributions that have breadth in computer science or across disciplines.