Researchers learn how biological clocks tick by solving protein's structure

New Cornell research has taken a major step toward treating jet lag and other more serious syndromes by advancing our understanding of how circadian rhythms work. (Nov. 14, 2011)

Program to train grad students in environmental finance

A new program will train graduate students for emerging opportunities at the intersection of sustainability, the environment and finance. (Nov. 14, 2011)

Graphene to propel mechanical device technology forward

The single-layer carbon sheets' stellar qualities are only just being understood in all their capacities, the researchers say in a review article about the material's past and potential. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Graduate student Kenneth Whelan dies

President David Skorton offered condolences for the loss of Ph.D. candidate Kenneth Whelan, who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. (Nov. 7, 2011)

Winter break immersion program to aid humanities graduate students

This winter break Cornell Library and campus partners will offer a program to give practical advice and help foster a sense of community for humanities doctoral students. (Nov. 2, 2011)

NSF supports renewable energy research, Native American outreach project

Supporting graduate students' research in renewable energy while allowing those students to hone their communication skills are the goals of a National Science Foundation graduate fellows program. (Nov. 1, 2011)

Cornell to submit NYC Tech Campus proposal

On Oct. 28, Cornell will submit its proposal to build a world-class technology campus in New York City. In partnership with Technion, the campus promises to spur economic development in the city. (Oct. 27, 2011)

Study analyzes only known footage of the largest woodpecker that ever lived

Cornell researchers and colleagues analyzed a 1956 film of the largest woodpecker species that ever lived. Their findings are published in The Auk, and the cover illustration was painted by a grad student. (Oct. 26, 2011)

Joint grad program trains wildlife conservation scientists

Cornell and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute have teamed up to offer a new shared doctoral program that will train the next generation of wildlife conservation scientists. (Oct. 26, 2011)