College of Arts and Sciences

SOFIA airborne observatory's debut science flight exceeds expectations

After more than a decade of planning, NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory completed its first three science flights Nov. 30, Dec. 3 and Dec. 7, carrying the Cornell-built FORCAST infrared camera. (Dec. 9, 2010)

Platinum-coated nanoparticles could power fuel cell cars

Cornell researchers have developed a novel way to synthesize a fuel cell electrocatalytic material without breaking the bank. (Dec. 8, 2010)

Geotagging reveals not only where you are, but also people you might know

Cornell researchers found that as few as three 'co-locations' on a photo-sharing site could predict that two people were socially connected. The results have implications for online privacy. (Dec. 8, 2010)

Book on networks provides six degrees of explanation

'Networks, Crowds and Markets' by two Cornell professors shows how the social, economic and technological worlds are interconnected. (Dec. 8, 2010)

Southard to head new office to foster undergrad research

A new Office of Undergraduate Research will open in January, with Laurel Southard as its director. (Dec. 8, 2010)

Quiñonez relates Spanish Harlem tale at Literary Luncheon

Assistant Professor of English Ernesto Quinonez read from and recalled the book tour for his first novel 'Bodega Dreams' at the final Literary Luncheon of the semester Dec. 2.

Terzian honored for excellence in teaching

Astronomy professor Yervant Terzian received the Summum Bonum award for teaching excellence from Crestron Electronics Inc. in a ceremony in the Space Sciences Building Dec. 3.

U.S. must take lead in eliminating nuclear weapons and avoid becoming 'a pitiful, helpless giant'

Geo-economics, not military might, is the main tool of international negotiations, said Richard Burt '69, former ambassador to Germany, as failing states seek nuclear weapons. (Dec. 6, 2010)

Africana Studies students, faculty rally at Day Hall

About 60 people rallied Dec. 3 to oppose the decision to have Africana Studies report to the College of Arts and Sciences, and letters of protest were delivered to the president and provost.