College of Arts and Sciences

Got Ovid? Classical knowledge base will assist in citing ancient Greek and Latin texts

The Classical Works Knowledge Base, a database and link resolver now under development, will assist Classics scholars citing ancient Greek and Latin texts, and those in other disciplines as well. (June 2, 2010)

Communities with wider social networks have more economic opportunity

A new study shows people who phone diverse acquaintances live in more affluent communities and have more economic opportunities. (May 26, 2010)

Practicing for first light flight: SOFIA team finds its rhythm

When SOFIA took off from a runway at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. on May 25, the dozens of researchers behind the mission likely felt a few first-time jitters. (May 26, 2010)

For these seniors, a Cornell education included submarines, parachutes and fighter planes

For these seniors, a Cornell education included submarines, parachutes and fighter planes. But ROTC is a lot more than action and adventure; it hones leadership, teamwork and time management skills. (May 26, 2010)

'Cornell kids' release 'Graduation Song' while their other song hits Billboard's No. 3

A Cornell rapping duo, whose hit is now No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100, has released 'Graduation Song,' a hip-hop farewell to their alma mater. (May 26, 2010)

Ten faculty are honored for teaching, advising

Several distinguished Cornell faculty members are being honored May 29 at a special dinner and recognition ceremony.

Students harness vibrations from wind for electricity

The Vibro-Wind Research Group is working on an efficient, low-cost method of converting vibrations from wind energy to electricity. (May 25, 2010)

On new NASA observatory, Cornell-built infrared camera plays starring role

FORCAST, the Faint Object infraRed Camera for the SOFIA Telescope, will help answer longstanding questions about star formation, galactic nuclei, properties of the interstellar medium and more.

Cornell hosts students from around the country for Sustainable Energy Fellowship

Forty undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation will be on campus June 2-9 for a weeklong fellowship in sustainable energy. (May 25, 2010)