Cornell researchers have discovered mechanisms that control the function of a fat and obesity gene while at the same time answering a long-standing question about how cells respond to stress.
Provost Michael Kotlikoff has called for proposals for feasibility and planning grants for academic programs that span the Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses. The deadline to submit proposals is Jan. 22, 2016.
Half is more. In fitting clothes to a wide variety of bodies, Susan Ashdown gives the world a better fit by using a more-precise, half-scale dress form, as apparel production moves to target-market sizing.
Cornell University’s entry for the International Genetically Engineered Machine synthetic biology competition earned three prizes and a gold medal at the 12th annual iGEM Giant Jamboree in Boston.
Mark P. Talbert, a senior lecturer in information systems at the School of Hotel Administration, died Oct. 19 at his home in Ithaca. He was 55. The funeral will be Oct. 25-26 in Pennsylvania.
When pitted against slightly more accomplished men for faculty positions in engineering, economics, psychology and biology, women faculty candidates lose despite preferences to hire women in STEM.
Neuroscientist Valerie Reyna has been named a member of the National Academy of Medicine for distinguished contributions to medicine and health. Her work integrates brain and behavioral research.
Cornell scientists participated in Grow: Urban Garden Symposium in New York City Oct. 14, advising new and experienced gardeners on techniques and procedure to grow produce in the city.
Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, pointed out the severe disparities of facing women in STEM careers in the Iscol public service lecture on campus Oct. 7.
