College of Arts and Sciences

Computer models explain patterns in bent crystals

Cornell researchers, using computational modeling, are providing new insight into how atoms in crystals rearrange as the material is bent and shaped. (Sept. 2, 2010)

Asian, European studies programs get $6.3M in funding

Three Cornell programs focusing on Asia and one program focusing on Europe have received $6.3 million in federal funding. (Sept. 1, 2010)

Cornellians can now stream the news from 104 countries

Cornellians can now access free of charge news and cultural programs from 104 countries in 95 languages (Aug. 31, 2010)

Cornell shares in $7.5 million grant to create safer Internet

Cornell computer scientists are sharing in a $7.5 million National Science Foundation grant under the agency's Future Internet Architectures program. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Cornellians win big at Emmy Awards

'Glee' star Jane Lynch, M.F.A. '84, and three other Cornellians were among the winners at the 2010 Emmy Awards, held Aug. 21 and 29 in Los Angeles. (Aug. 30, 2010)

Northeast sees record temps in spring and summer

It really was a scorcher this spring and summer - 26 cities in the Northeast set records for average temperatures this year, reports the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell.

Men who earn less than their women are more likely to cheat

A new study by a Cornell sociology doctoral candidate finds that disparities in income lead to higher rates of infidelity. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Professor's idea generates site for Latin American science

A new website hopes to bring together scientists in Latin America and North America through exchange of ideas, information and equipment. (Aug. 25, 2010)

Three Cornell student composers are honored

Takuma Itoh, Christopher Stark and Eric Nathan, doctoral candidates in composition in music, received American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation composer awards. (Aug. 25, 2010)