As one door in life closes, others will open, Skorton tells new graduates at Winter Commencement

At Winter Commencement, Dec. 18, President David Skorton recognized 735 candidates and thanked 2,000 attending friends and family, saying that Cornell graduates are known for overcoming challenges. (Dec. 20, 2010)

CU produces first full guide for hospital emergency preparedness exercises

A collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical College has resulted in the nation's first comprehensive guide for hospital emergency preparedness exercises. It's posted on a government site. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Cornell takes the plunge into algal biofuels

Cornell scientists are playing a major role in a consortium of researchers led by Cellana, an algal biofuel research company based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, to develop biofuels from algae.

Student-built satellite scheduled for rocket launch

The CUSat team has been 'manifested' for flight - that is, the satellite is guaranteed a spot on a rocket bound for space, where it will conduct experiments in low-Earth orbit. (Dec. 13, 2010)

Vibrating nanorods measure thin films for microcircuits

Researchers at Cornell and Tel Aviv University have developed a new tool for nanofabricators to test the physical properties of thin films. (Dec. 9, 2010)

Platinum-coated nanoparticles could power fuel cell cars

Cornell researchers have developed a novel way to synthesize a fuel cell electrocatalytic material without breaking the bank. (Dec. 8, 2010)

Geotagging reveals not only where you are, but also people you might know

Cornell researchers found that as few as three 'co-locations' on a photo-sharing site could predict that two people were socially connected. The results have implications for online privacy. (Dec. 8, 2010)

CCTEC celebrates banner year in 2009-10

With its largest number of spinoff businesses launched to date, the Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise and Commercialization had its most successful year in FY 2010. (Dec. 8, 2010)

Student engineers devise ways to soundproof local nonprofit

Students enrolled in Professional Practice in Mechanical Engineering have spent the semester working with the Child Development Council to find a cost-effective solution for soundproofing. (Dec. 7, 2010)