Biologically active, biodegradable gels developed at Cornell have potential uses from skin grafts to a better diaper

A Cornell fiber and biomaterials scientist working with a trio of graduate students has developed novel biodegradable and biologically active hydrogels that can be used for delivering many kinds of medications inside and outside the body.

Cornell's Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference slated for Dec. 14

The annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference at Cornell will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On-site registration will begin at 9 a.m. Sponsored by Cornell's Department of Agricultural, Resource and Managerial Economics, the conference will feature forecasts for agricultural and economic issues.

John Callister named director of Cornell's Kinzelberg program to train undergraduate engineers in the ways of business

John Callister, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been named director of Cornell's Harvey Kinzelberg Enterprise Engineering Program.

Two Cornell professors take computer expertise to Wall Street

Although financial markets might seem to be ruled by emotion and speculation, there are ways to take a scientific approach to investing, particularly with the help of high-performance computers.

Author Tim O'Brien both reads from and discusses his writing

Baseball might be America's pastime, but last week more than 500 people skipped the early innings of the World Series opener to catch a reading by author Tim O'Brien.

Citigroup CEO Sandy Weill makes a surprise visit to Cornell to recruit students

Wall Street wunderkind Sandy Weill, who also happens to be an alumnus of Cornell, Class of '55, as well as a trustee emeritus, made a surprise appearance recently on Cornell's campus to recruit for Salomon Smith Barney.

Klaus W. Beyenbach, Cornell physiologist, to receive Germany's Order of Merit award

Germany's highest civilian award, the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Officer of the Cross of the Order of Merit), will be conferred on Klaus W. Beyenbach, Cornell professor of physiology.

Cornell's affordable 'library-in-a-box' is bringing the latest in agricultural and life science research to developing countries

Researchers in developing countries find it frustrating trying to keep abreast of the latest agricultural research because hard currency shortages prevent the purchase of hugely expensive scientific journals. Now, Cornell's Albert R. Mann Library is offering a solution: an information source it has dubbed "library-in-a-box."

New book helps nursing assistants in long-term care facilities cope better on the job

Being a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility is one of the most demanding jobs in America, says a Cornell gerontologist. These professionals require emotional strength and interpersonal skill as they confront on-the-job suffering, dementia and mortality every day.