Economics pioneer Krueger ’83 dies at 58

Alan Krueger ’83, one of the world’s most influential labor economists and an advisor to presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, died at his home March 16. He was 58.

AgriTech releases Galaxy Suite grape tomato varieties

Cornell AgriTech has released the Galaxy Suite collection of organic grape tomato varieties that are pretty, profitable and pack a culinary punch.

Things to Do March 22-29, 2019

This week’s events include the Cornell Bhangra team’s 18th South Asian dance exhibition, guest trumpeter Ingrid Jensen performing with the Cornell Jazz Ensemble, assistant professor Andrew Moisey in a “Chats in the Stacks” book talk and Dragon Day on March 29.

Sah: Medical guidelines may be biased, overly aggressive

Treatment guidelines recommended by medical specialist organizations are more likely to call for greater use of health care services and exacerbate overtreatment, says Dr. Sunita Sah, assistant professor of management and organizations.

Cornell veterinary class of 2020 celebrates white coat ceremony

Third-year students in Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine gathered March 16 in Bailey Hall for the traditional White Coat Ceremony, signifying their transition into clinical training.

Inclusive messages boost women’s participation in online STEM classes

A new study found that adding a photo of women and an inclusivity statement to a Facebook ad for a computer science course increased the number of women who clicked on the ad by 26 percent.

How hawkish is the Chinese public?

China’s citizens support greater reliance on the military and increased defense spending, according to a new study by Jessica Chen Weiss, associate professor of government. But this is not necessarily cause for concern, she says.

Cornell students decry warming world at Global Climate Strike

About 250 students from Cornell, Ithaca High School and other local schools marched, chanted and rallied against a warming world as part of the Global Climate Strike March 15 on the Ithaca Commons. 

Girls get glimpse of their future in science

The W.O.M.E.N Outreach event on March 16 welcomed high school sophomore girls to campus to encourage their interest in science and engineering fields.