Russia is teetering on the brink of a large-scale potato crisis ignited by the same virulent, fungal-like pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, more commonly called late blight, that was responsible for the 19th century Irish potato famine.
Cornell Provost Biddy Martin announced May 24 the reappointment of Franklin W. Robinson, the Richard J. Schwartz Director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. The appointment, which is for five years beginning July 1.
Teenagers in love have a higher risk for depression, alcohol problems and delinquency than teens who do not get romantically involved, finds a Cornell sociologist. And love-sick girls, especially younger ones, are at an even higher risk for depression than boys.
Last year, the Cornell women's lacrosse team achieved its greatest success in years, earning a top 15 ranking in the nation and winning the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship.
The visit of former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui to Cornell University planned for May 29-31 has been postponed. A new date for his visit has not been determined.
Dogs blinded by an inherited retinal degenerative disease had their vision restored after treatment with genes from healthy dogs, marking the first successful gene therapy for blindness in a large animal. The treatment offers hope for humans with a similar condition.
Provost Biddy Martin today (April 25, 2001) issued a statement concerning Cornell's plans for the renovation and improvement of its Africana Studies and Research Center.
Robert Connelly, professor of mathematics, will present the Cornell University Mathematics Department's annual Math Awareness Month lecture, "How to Unfold a Carpenter's Rule in the Plane," April 28 at 2 p.m. in 251 Malott Hall on campus.
Charles R. Fay, deputy director of the Cornell Center for the Environment, has been named the university's vice provost for research administration. Fay succeeds Jack W. Lowe, who is retiring as executive vice provost for research.
