Randomness a key in spread of disease, other ‘evil’

Mathematician Steve Strogatz posits an answer to an understood but unexplained medical phenomena: The incubation periods of many diseases follow a similar "lognormal" pattern.

Imaging tool could find early signs of arterial plaque

Using multi-photon microscopy developed at Cornell, a group led by Nozomi Nishimura has shown the ability to produce detailed, 3-D images of atherosclerotic plaque.

NASA picks Cornell-led astrobiology science mission as finalist

Astronomer Steve Squyres is the principal investigator for the proposed space mission CAESAR, which would collect and return part of a comet.

Custodial staff extolled for excellence at Bartels Awards

Phil Bartels ’71 and his daughter, Katie Bartels ’06, returned to Cornell to recognize the work of more than 400 Building Care staff at the 11th Bartels awards and scholarship program, Dec. 14 in Bartels Hall.

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Composer Roberto Sierra wins top Spanish prize

Roberto Sierra, professor of music, has been awarded Spain's Tomás Luis de Victoria Prize, the highest honor given in Spain to a composer.

NIH grant seeks to improve treatment for mid- and late-life depression

A $4 million, four-year grant will support a new research center to develop improved treatments for middle-age and older adults suffering from depression.

Campus winter energy setback starts Dec. 23

Before leaving campus for winter break, remember to reduce campus energy usage in your office, common areas, labs, residential rooms and spaces over winter break.

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Are you prepared for winter? EH&S shows you how

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) reminds the campus community of the wealth of material on their website on preventing winter accidents and dealing with emergency situations.

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December graduates set out to make a difference

In a Dec. 16 ceremony in Barton Hall, President Martha E. Pollack encouraged December graduates to have a positive impact on the world, suggesting they "Start with compassion. Start with understanding. Start with kindness and with love.”