New molecular framework could lead to flexible solar cells

A team led chemist William Dichtel has discovered a simple process for building an organic molecular framework that could pave the way to more economical, flexible and versatile solar cells. (June 29, 2010)

Institute helps incorporate diversity into the classroom

At the third annual Faculty Institute for Diversity June 13-16, 19 faculty members learned about new ways to incorporate elements of diversity into the courses they teach. (June 28, 2010)

World Federation of Scientists honors particle physicist

Toichiro Kinoshita, Cornell's Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics Emeritus, has received the Gian Carlo Wick Gold Medal from the World Federation of Scientists. (June 21, 2010)

New A.D. White Professors-at-Large include a poet and experts in autism, political resistance and economic history

Four new A.D. White Professors-at-Large have been appointed: autism researcher Simon Baron-Cohen, poet Anne Carson, political scientist James C. Scott and economic historian Robert Skidelsky. (June 21, 2010)

Nearly 100 scholars to attend six-week School of Criticism and Theory program

The six-week School of Criticism and Theory will host almost 100 participants from around the world to ponder critical theory. (June 16, 2010)

Memorial slated July 10 to celebrate lives of Genia and Andreas Albrecht

The family of the late Andreas and Genia Albrecht, professor of chemistry and senior lecturer in biochemistry, respectively, will hold a memorial event, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Ithaca, July 10. (June 16, 2010)

Simone Pinet wins Guggenheim fellowship

Simone Pinet in the Department of Romance Studies will research medieval Spanish literature with a 2010 Latin American and Caribbean Fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. (June 15, 2010)

Faculty members give alumni an overview of global politics

Three Cornell faculty members gave alumni their thoughts on international politics as part of Reunion Weekend on June 11. (June 12, 2010)

Sociologist receives $797K to develop methods to identify terrorist social networks

Cornell sociologist Matthew Brashears has received a $797,000 grant to develop methods of identifying covert social networks, including terrorist networks. (June 11, 2010)