Semiconductor research group receives industry award

A team that includes Mike Thompson, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has received the 2009 Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International award for North America. (Feb. 1, 2010)

Bensadoun named honorary professor of French university

Andre Bensadoun, Cornell professor emeritus of nutritional sciences, was named an honorary professor at the l'Institut Polytechnique de Toulouse, France, for his lifetime accomplishments.

Election for alumni trustees goes paperless

Beginning Feb. 1, Cornellians will vote for two alumni-elected trustees to Cornell's board using online ballots.

Writing seminar co-founder Jonathan Bishop dies

Professor emeritus of English Jonathan Bishop, who helped initiate Cornell's first-year writing seminars, has died. (Jan. 28, 2010)

Strategic plan to take Cornell to 2015 and beyond

Edward Lawler, chair of the Strategic Planning Advisory Council, sits down with the Cornell Chronicle to talk about what the council is up to, and what its activities mean for Cornell.

Truman Capote Trust funds creative writing lectureship

The Truman Capote Trust has awarded the Cornell English department a $30,000 Truman Capote Lectureship in Creative Writing grant for a graduate student.

Matt DeLisa honored by American Chemical Society

DeLisa has been selected as the 2010 Young Investigator of the society's Division of Biochemical Technology.

Jack Muckstadt named a Weiss presidential fellow

Jack Muckstadt, a professor of engineering who nurtures students by bringing the reality of manufacturing logistics and supply chain systems to the classroom, has been named a Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow.

Clint Sidle discusses his new book on our need to do good

Clint Sidle of the Johnson School has published a new book 'This Hungry Spirit: Your Need for Basic Goodness,' which discusses the meaning we can derive from serving other people or greater causes.