Psychologists: ‘There is no alternative to free speech’

Psychology’s extensive study of bias offers an important lens through which to view and reduce conflicts about free speech and hate speech, two Cornell psychologists say.

Climate-smart production boosts West African rice self-sufficiency

The System for Rice Intensification has significant potential to close the rice production gap in West Africa, according to Cornell researchers.

Computational biology symposium to showcase research, celebrate new center

Boyce Thompson Institute will host an inaugural symposium for the institute’s new Computational Biology Center May 8.

Materials science master's offers academics along with real-world experience

The new master of engineering program in materials science and engineering gives students a year of classroom instruction along with a co-op work experience that prepares them for the job market.

‘Intervene’ video and workshop receive best practices award

Cornell Health has been recognized by The American College Health Association as a recipient of the 2018 Best Practices: Health Promotion and Education Award for its campus bystander intervention film, "Intervene."

Staff News

Three on faculty honored by World Economic Forum

Ilana Brito, Michael Niemack and Marcos Simoes-Costa have been honored by the World Economic Forum as three of its 2018 Young Scientists, which recognizes top researchers under age 40.

Conference to strengthen data sharing among animal, public health labs

The College of Veterinary Medicine will host a conference on sharing antimicrobial resistance data among veterinary and public health agencies and stakeholders May 3-4.

Relieving real pain in a virtual world

Andrea Stevenson Won, assistant professor communication, is studying how immersing people in virtual reality can treat real-life pain.

Seniors aim to artfully dodge Texas storm swells

Cornell landscape architecture seniors are working side by side with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to integrate ecology and engineering performance to protect Galveston Bay in Texas.