New desktop-sterilization device disinfects cell phones

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers report on a new sterilizing device that can be safely used on electronic equipment used in hospitals to reduce risk of infection quicker, easier and cheaper.

Conference rallies, supports women entrepreneurs

Business and academic leaders, entrepreneurs and students came to the first Women Redefining Entrepreneurship and Leadership Conference Feb. 6 on campus to connect, recruit, learn and be inspired.

Faculty explore era of cognitive computing at NYC event

"Cognitive Computing and Beyond: Cornell Meets Watson," held Feb. 8 in Manhattan highlighted the latest research in Computing and Information Sciences and the College of Engineering.

Study reveals insights into an aggressive prostate cancer

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have discovered a treatment-resistant prostate cancer that resembles small-cell lung cancer rather than typical prostate cancer and may suggest new treatments.

Shakespeare mash-up promises laughs

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]” plays on campus Feb. 25 to March 5, with all 37 of Shakespeare's plays crammed into each 100-minute performance.

NEH chair to deliver Society for the Humanities lecture

William D. Adams, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, will deliver the Society for the Humanities' annual Future of the Humanities Lecture Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Klarman Hall.

OptumRx to be on campus to answer benefit concerns

Representatives of the new prescription drug management company for endowed employees, OptumRx, will be on campus this week to help employees who have experienced difficulties with their prescription drug coverages.

Sharing life's stories brings hope, Cornell Woodson says

Cornell Woodson uses his childhood experiences and the impressions they left to explain how those experiences, if shared, can help others experiencing similar difficulties.

Center for Materials Research grants aid New York companies

The Cornell Center for Materials Research JumpStart program, which has helped 71 New York state small businesses to develop, has awarded funding to four more firms in the spring 2016 semester.