Summer School in Theory holds first session in Shanghai

The inaugural East China Normal University/Cornell Summer School in Theory in Shanghai drew scholars from more than 40 east Asian universities for Cornell faculty-led seminars in art and media.

12 assistant professors win research grants

Twelve Cornell assistant professors have been awarded research grants by the Affinito-Stewart Grants Program from the President’s Council of Cornell Women to increase long-term retention of women.

Cornellians to share breaking sociology research in Seattle

More than 45 Cornell scholars will be among the 4,600 sociologists sharing their recent research at the annual American Sociological Association meetings, Aug. 20-23. The research addresses society's most pressing problems.

Major grant expands Center for the Study of Inequality

A $10 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to the Center for the Study of Inequality supports new research and educational opportunities on the causes and consequences of inequality.

Right or left? Study shows how zebrafish answer key question

A study of zebrafish larvae published Aug. 9 in the journal eLife for the first time reveals a circuit that determines the direction of a lightning-quick turn to escape a predator.

Alum studies culture of Kenya's Olympic running excellence

Andy Arnold '13 spent six months in Kenya researching elite runners to learn how a group of people from a small corner of East Africa could rise to become the most dominant athletes in the world.

Astronomers offer a new bucket list for other worlds

Cash in your frequent flier miles and book a cruise to far-flung, exotic exoplanets. Cornell astronomers Lisa Kaltenegger and others offer two dozen perfectly placed exoplanets with potential for life.

Klarman Hall receives LEED Platinum certification

Klarman Hall – the university's light-filled humanities building that opened last semester – was certified LEED Platinum July 29.

Rising senior studies socio-economics of choosing a major

Emma Korolik '17 is focusing her senior honors thesis on how race, gender and socio-economic status affect students' choice of a college major.