Researchers pave an enlightened path to anyons and quantum computation

Physics professor Erich Mueller and doctoral student Shovan Dutta propose a new technique for creating the quantum state that can yield anyons, unique particles that could form the hardware for future quantum computers.

Spring Environmental Humanities Lecture Series begins April 12

The Spring 2018 Environmental Humanities Lecture Series will bring to campus two scholars in the environmental humanities.

Alumna treads path from footwear reporter to Fortune

Leigh Gallagher ’94, who studied English at Cornell, takes about her path to becoming a Fortune magazine editor and TV pundit.  

Princeton professor to explore Jewish, American ghettos

Mitchell Duneier of Princeton will visit campus April 11 at 4:30 p.m. in Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium, Klarman Hall, to talk about his book, “Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, The History of an Idea.”

Cancer symposium aims to unify Cornell researchers

Cornell will hold the first Annual Cancer Research Symposium to showcase diverse and groundbreaking cancer research on campus, and to better integrate investigators from the Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Ying Hua appointed director of Cornell China Center

Ying Hua, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, has been named director of the Cornell China Center.

Students’ bus stop sign design becomes roadside reality

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit is installing nearly 560 bus stop signs, redesigned in partnership with systems engineering students and the Cornell University Sustainability Design group.

NYC visioning committee reports high interest, growth potential

Members of the President’s Visioning Committee on Cornell in New York City held an open forum and discussion March 27, sharing findings from a recent campus survey and asking for additional feedback to help shape the parameters and scope of their recommendations.

Cornell touts Sustainability Month with over 80 events

Cornell goes green by celebrating Earth with Sustainability Month during April. More than 80 events are scheduled, including lectures, films, fashion, art and social justice events.