A half-century later, Cornell revisits a small Andean village

More than 50 years ago, a Cornell mission to a small village in Peru made profound changes, some good, some bad. Today, Cornell may help the community again. (July 23, 2009)

Cornell astronomers recall exhilaration of Apollo 11, look to future of spaceflight

The July 18 anniversary celebration featured a panel discussion with Cornell astronomers, who recounted the significance of the Apollo 11 moon landing and layered it with historical context. (July 20, 2009)

Economist George John Staller dies in Ithaca at 82

George John Staller, professor emeritus of economics, died of cancer July 13 at his home in Ithaca. He was 82. (July 16, 2009)

Microsoft-supported research could secure online voting

The assistant professor of computer science is one of five 2009 Microsoft Research New Faculty Fellows. His fellowship will support research into new ways to conduct auctions and anonymous online voting. (July 15, 2009)

Two faculty members honored with PECASE awards

Jiwoong Park and Derek Warner are recipients of Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, which honor outstanding researchers near the beginning of their careers. (July 14, 2009)

Cornell group tours sites in Turkey on interfaith trip

An interfaith delegation from Cornell explored religious and cultural sites in Turkey on a 10-day trip in May, gaining insight from interaction with Turkish people of various faiths. (July 13, 2009)

Tracking the life and death of news

Using online versions of the news, Cornell computer scientists have managed to track and analyze the way stories rise and fall in popularity.

From teacher training to cultural exchange, students get to know Rwanda

The trip was organized by the Cornell Public Service Center and conceived by Stephen Paletta '87, whose nonprofit organization, the International Education Exchange, hosted the students. (July 9, 2009)

Two alumni awarded 2009 Marconi Prize

Andrew R. Chraplyvy and Robert W. Tkach, who have been research partners for more than two decades, will receive the $100,000 award for their research into optical fiber nonlinearities. (July 9, 2009)