Population center and its demographic research boosted by $1.15 million grant

The U.S. National Institutes of Health has awarded the Cornell Population Program a $1.15 million grant to expand its abilities to conduct national and international demographic research. (Aug. 15, 2008)

Rob Erlichman '87 heads San Francisco solar panel company Sunlight Electric

Erlichman is founder and president of Sunlight Electric, a San Francisco company that designs and sells solar power systems to California businesses. (Aug. 12, 2008)

Nutrition alumni reunion honors Michael Latham

The Cornell International Nutrition Alums Reunion, July 3-6, attracted about 60 former students of Professor Michael Latham, to celebrate his scientific achievements and his 80th birthday. (Aug. 11, 2008)

Children are hurt by chaos at home, says trio of professors

Children, especially low-income and minority children, are hurt by the effects of chaos at home, triggered by divorce, remarriage and the fast pace of modern life, said researchers at a videoconference. (July 28, 2008)

Policy analysis and management students now can customize their concentrations

Students in the Department of Policy Analysis and Management can now tailor their education to the career path that interests them, rather than choosing courses from a single concentration area. (July 28, 2008)

Thick and thin diners differ in approach to buffet eating

When it comes to chowing down at all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets, thinner people do it differently, finds a new Cornell study. They tend to browse and chew more, use chopsticks and smaller plates. (July 14, 2008)

Noted economist and scholar Alan Mathios named dean of College of Human Ecology

Mathios, who has served as interim dean since July 2007, has been appointed the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology for a five-year term, beginning July 1. (June 24, 2008)

Cornell researcher strives to break the link between obesity and diabetes

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are inextricably linked, but biochemist and geneticist Ling Qi is working to break that connection, and finding just the right gene could do it. (June 5, 2008)

Anthony Ong wins early career award from American Psychological Association

Anthony Ong, Cornell assistant professor of human development in the College of Human Ecology, has been awarded the 2008 Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging. (June 3, 2008)