Undergraduate researchers at play

Over 100 undergrads from institutions across the U.S. are on campus this summer participating in research projects. But on July 1, the students got together just for fun, with a picnic on the Engineering Quad. (July 7, 2009)

Three faculty members invited to National Academy of Engineering symposium

The 15th annual symposium will feature 88 engineers between the ages of 30 and 45 who are performing 'exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines.'

Stephen Pope receives fluid dynamics prize from APS

The highest honor awarded by the American Physical Society in fluid dynamics, the prize recognizes outstanding achievements over a career. (July 2, 2009)

Cornell particle detector research prompts 500 (and counting) peer-reviewed paper submissions

The paper was submitted to Physical Review D and describes precise measurements that are key to understanding fundamental parameters in elementary particle theory. (June 30, 2009)

Engineering college offers staff networking, learning opportunities

On June 24, approximately 40 staff members gathered at the Engineering Quad for the first brown bag lunch of a new monthly series that offers networking and learning opportunities for employees in a non-work setting. (June 30, 2009)

With ERL prototype on display, Wilson Lab teems with children and adults at open house

The hallways of Wilson Lab, home to Cornell's synchrotron radiation facility and electron storage ring, were open to all ages during the public event on June 27. (June 29, 2009)

Motorola funds bring minority high school students to engineering college this summer

The CATALYST Academy at Cornell will host a one-week summer program to engage underrepresented minority high school students in science and engineering. (June 25, 2009)

Like burrs on your clothes, virus-size capsules stick to cells to target drug delivery

It is now possible to engineer tiny containers the size of a virus to deliver drugs and other materials with almost 100 percent efficiency to targeted cells in the bloodstream, according to a new Cornell study. (June 25, 2009)

Cornell MineSweeper team, with goal of saving lives, receives high marks in competition

An autonomous, lightweight robot created by Cornell students for detecting land mines received high marks for design at the 2009 Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition. (June 25, 2009)