Electrical and Computer Engineering Day draws a crowd

Electrical and computer engineering students, faculty and staff enjoyed plenty of sun and the chance to dunk their colleagues at the second annual ECE Day, May 14. (May 18, 2010)

100 mpg car will compete in first judged events in June

The Cornell 100 MPG+ Team has been chosen to compete against eight other teams' fuel-efficient vehicles in first-round action of the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition. (May 17, 2010)

Sun Grant conference to explore biofuels, biopower

National and regional biofuel, biopower and bioproducts experts will convene in Syracuse for the Northeast Sun Grant 2010 Regional Conference, hosted by Cornell, May 24-26. (May 10, 2010)

Daniel C. Ralph named head of Cornell nanoscale facility

Daniel C. Ralph, the Horace White Professor of Physics, has been named the L.B. Knight Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility starting July 1. (May 6, 2010)

Cybersecurity is too reactive, needs more upfront planning, professors stress to Congress

Stephen Wicker, professor of electrical and computer engineering, addressed privacy concerns on Capitol Hill; Andrew Myers, associate professor of computer science, tackled security issues. (May 6, 2010)

Andrew Bass named associate vice provost for research

Professor Andrew H. Bass has been named associate vice provost for research, effective June 1. Bass, professor of neurobiology and behavior, will review the animal care program, among other tasks.

Cornell-developed battery technology company receives $2.2 million in federal funds

A company that uses Cornell-developed technology to create low-power, long-lasting batteries has received a $2.2 million boost from the federal government. (May 4, 2010)

Student project wins $75,000 for drinking water technology

AguaClara's dose controller research group won the cash prize, which will support water treatment technology development, from the Environmental Protection Agency's P3 Competition. (May 3, 2010)

Dan Luo receives first Journal of Materials Chemistry Editorial Board Award

Dan Luo, associate professor of biological and environmental engineering, will receive an editorial board award from the journal for his significant contribution to the materials chemistry field. (May 3, 2010)