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Around the world, Cornell fellows guide climate action

Nearly 70 professionals from around the world have become Cornell Climate Online Fellows, as they take action locally to battle atmospheric greenhouse gas and ask others to join in.

Beating expectations key for Oscar hopefuls

Aspiring film directors must outperform peers with similar experience to build reputations and advance their careers, according to a study co-authored by Heeyon Kim, assistant professor of strategy in the School of Hotel Administration.

Better access to groceries could reduce food waste, emissions

Most big cities are well below their ideal density of grocery stores that would minimize food waste, according to a study by Elena Belavina, associate professor in the School of Hotel Administration.

Wireless car charging among Scale-Up Award technologies

Cornell Engineering has announced winners of its Scale-Up and Prototyping Awards, which give teams of engineering faculty and students up to $40,000 to commercialize startup technologies.

If it takes a hike, riders won’t go for bike sharing

Big city bike-share operators should strive to create denser networks with many small stations, according to a model created by Cornell faculty Karan Girotra and Elena Belavina.

Students thank professors for great teaching

In mid-December, as the fall semester drew to a close, the Center for Teaching Innovation hosted the inaugural Cornell “Thank a Professor” event in Mann Library, Duffield Hall and Willard Straight Hall.

Staff News

Downturn looms, but may not swing election

Steven Kyle, associate professor of applied economics and management, offered his annual national forecast Jan. 17 at the Dyson School's 2020 Agricultural and Food Business Outlook Conference.

Expert: Nation must improve patent diversity

Andrea Ippolito ’06, M.Eng. ’07, offered the U.S. House Committee on Small Business policy recommendations during a Jan. 15 hearing on how to enhance patent diversity.

Brooklyn Brewery co-founder named Entrepreneur of the Year

Steve Hindy ’71, MAT ’75, a former English teacher and international journalist who co-founded Brooklyn Brewery more than 30 years ago, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2020.