Cornell to offer systems doctoral program

A doctoral program in systems to be offered by Cornell University beginning in fall 2016 will prepare students to tackle some of the world's most complex logistical problems.

Rawlings updates GPSA on health care, child care, housing

At the Sept. 26 meeting of the GPSA, Interim President Hunter Rawlings talked about the decrease in student health plan rates for dependents, an increase in child care grants and progress on a new housing community.

Cancer killers: C dots show ability to induce cell death in tumors

Research involving cancer-targeting silica particles, known as Cornell dots, has shown that the particles can neutralize nutrient-deprived cancer cells by a cell-death process called ferroptosis.

Cornell's quest: Make the first CubeSat to orbit the moon

A team of students, led by associate professor Mason Peck, is attempting to send a CubeSat, a small satellite made from readily available hardware, into orbit around the moon with water as propellant.

Study finds gender bias in sports journalism

Computer analysis shows that female tennis players are asked fewer game-related questions than males in press conferences.

Group creates planar bacterial surface for antibacterial study

Cornell researchers are engineering planar bacterial outer membrane-like supported bilayers, which have potential in the screening of antibiotics as well as cell-free and other applications.

'Day of Statistics' to honor founding chair Bruce Turnbull

At the Sept. 9 Day of Statistics event, Turnbull will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his career in statistical science and his leadership in helping form the Department of Statistical Science.

Student-developed drink Yojito 'pops' in national competition

A team of Cornell food science students developed a new beverage called Yojito that combines the smooth texture of drinkable yogurt with mint-flavored pearls that pop in the mouth.

Doctoral student uncovers birth of inequality on Cyprus

In the ancient ruins of Cyprus, archaeology doctoral student Eilis Monahan hopes to uncover clues about how social inequality might have begun.