Theatre studies symposium to focus on fame

Cornell theatre arts alumni and current graduate students will present papers on the topic of celebrity in 'Causes Celebre,' a symposium March 27-28 at the Schwartz Center. (March 25, 2009)

Spotlight on sociology transitions

In August Richard Swedberg will begin a one-year term as chair of the American Sociological Association's theory section, and Dan Lichter will step down from his post as chair of the ASA's family section. (March 25, 2009)

NYC science teachers go back to classroom to think outside the Mystery Box

The Science Leadership Academy provides ideas, supplies, mentors and networking opportunities that the academy hopes the teachers will use to engage students in biology, chemistry and physics. (March 20, 2009)

Women have come far, but still have a long way to go toward equality, say speakers

Marcia Pappas, president of the N.Y. chapter of the National Organization of Women, was one of four panelists discussing sexism in the workplace as part of the International Women's Day celebration March 11. (March 20, 2009)

Physicist Berkelman dies; led Cornell's Lab of Nuclear Studies during pivotal years

Karl Berkelman, the Goldwin Smith Professor Emeritus of Physics and a leader in experimental particle physics at Cornell, died Feb. 26 in Sayre, Pa. (March 18, 2009)

Estroff, Cosley and Perelstein honored by NSF

Lara Estroff, Daniel Cosley and Maxim Perelstein have received 2009 Early Career Development Awards from the National Science Foundation. (March 16, 2009)

Chen, McAllister and Siepel are named Sloan fellows

Assistant professors Peng Chen, chemistry; Liam McAllister, physics; and Adam Siepel, biological statistics and computational biology, have been selected as 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation research fellows. (March 16, 2009)

Four chemists honored by American Chemical Society

Roald Hoffmann, Geoffrey Coates, Garnet Chan and Paul Chirik have received awards from the American Chemical Society for outstanding contributions to the field. (March 16, 2009)

Burns named to Royal Astronomical Society; NYC Cassini exhibit extended

Joe Burns, professor of astronomy and the Irving Porter Church Professor of Engineering, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. (March 12, 2009)