Veverka honored with Whipple Award

Joseph Veverka, Cornell's James A. Weeks Professor of Physical Sciences, has received the Whipple Award for his 'outstanding contribution to the field of planetary science.' (Jan. 31, 2012)

Volunteers sought for simulated Mars mission and study of 'menu fatigue'

Cornell is working with the University of Hawai'i-Manoa to conduct a three-year NASA study on the diets and food issues of six volunteers who spend four months in a simulated Mars habitat. (Jan. 26, 2012)

Three faculty members named Weiss fellows

Cornell professors George Hudler, Ravi Ramakrishna and Yervant Terzian have been recognized for distinguished teaching with Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellowships. (Jan. 26, 2012)

Nobel laureate Robert Richardson to receive Duke degree

Physicist Robert C. Richardson, 1996 Nobel laureate, will receive an honorary degree from Duke University. (Jan. 26, 2012)

Public lecture series to explore the rise of China

The Cornell Program on Ethics and Public Life launches a major series of lectures on the politics and ethics of the rise of China. (Jan. 26, 2012)

New model shows how often to review material for flashcard programs

Cornell computer scientists have developed a mathematical model for the timing of review for flashcards and other educational software. (Jan. 24, 2012)

Law School's Ndulo named distinguished Africanist

Muna Ndulo, professor of law and director of the Institute for African Development, won the New York Africana Studies Association's 2012 Distinguished Africanist Award. (Jan. 24, 2012)

Special journal issue wins award

A special issue of South Atlantic Quarterly - 'Sovereignty, Indigeneity and the Law' - co-edited by Professor Eric Cheyfitz, has won a best special issue of the year award. (Jan. 23, 2012)

Professor Emerita Karen Brazell dies at age 73

Karen Brazell, the Goldwin Smith Graduate Professor Emerita of Japanese Literature and Theatre, died Jan. 18. Brazell was also a translator of Japanese literature and innovator in digital humanities. (Jan. 23, 2012)