Speakers echo language style of superiors, especially if they need something

Computer analysis of online discussion and Supreme Court arguments shows how speakers unconsciously adjust to those with power. (April 23, 2012)

Alexander, an 'accidental entrepreneur,' credits Cornell for much of his success

John Alexander '74, MBA '76, 2012 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year, reflected on his career as founder of CBORD group and philanthropy at April 19 celebration. (April 23, 2012)

Students win scholarships for graduate study

Two students in the College of Arts and Sciences - Daniel Young '13 and Mallory Matsumoto '12 - have won prestigious scholarships for graduate study. (April 17, 2012)

Cornell encourages input from Roosevelt Islanders

Cornell administrators stressed they want to work with local community groups on Roosevelt Island as the CornellNYC Tech campus takes shape, April 5, at a town hall meeting on Roosevelt Island.

Nontoxic nanosheets could turn waste heat into power

Scientists have developed an inexpensive, environmentally friendly way of synthesizing oxide crystal sheets, which have useful properties for electronics and alternative energy applications. (April 10, 2012)

Insect expert bugged by the lack of women in entomology

Entomologist May Berenbaum, department head at the University of Illinois, discussed the lack of women in her field April 3 as part of the two-day Frontiers Symposium of leading women life scientists.

Immersion program bolsters humanities Ph.D. students

A new immersion program by Cornell University Library helps graduate students in the humanities make the most of their research. (April 3, 2012)

New image sensors could lead to focusing photos after they're taken

Researchers are making image sensors that give detailed readouts of not only the intensity, but also the incident angle of light as it strikes the sensor. This could lead to after-the-fact focusing. (April 2, 2012)

Sugar could be a sweet way to control insect pests

A grant is funding experiments on using sugar to kill aphids and other agriculturally important pests delivered by genetically engineered plants. (April 2, 2012)