A research institution devoted to the pursuit of this challenge, the Carl Sagan Institute: Pale Blue Dot and Beyond, was unveiled May 9 at Cornell University, Sagan's teaching and research home for most of his career.
Vice President for Student and Academic Services Susan Murphy issued a message of condolences May 8 on the deaths of Lisa Cimbaluk and Valerie Mae Paurus Ota.
Events this week include new art exhibitions on campus, a lecture on topology in glass, events celebrating The History Center's Moog exhibition, and a free screening of "The Cut" at Cornell Cinema.
During 2015-16 and 2016-17, Cornell will build upon ongoing diversity initiatives by focusing efforts on "the lived experience of diversity," with an emphasis on engagement.
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research hosted a Flash Science! speaking competition to give early-career plant scientists experience talking to a general audience May 5.
Practicing Arabic in Cornell's Language House, students planned Spring Break research in an Arab Spring democracy - until terrorists attacked their destination.
The public is invited to watch and play at the annual Cornell Game Design Showcase, May 15 in Carpenter Hall. The showcase features PC and mobile games created by students in various classes and independent studies.
