Skorton to alumni: Help meet most difficult challenges

Citing its people, natural and built environment and opportunities that make Cornell memorable, President David Skorton called upon Reunion participants to tackle the world's difficult challenges in his State of the University Address, June 7.

Pinch book recalls the disputatious Tommy Gold

Disputed science is at the heart of the latest book by Trevor Pinch, “Golem at Large: What You Should Know About Technology.”

IT conference to discuss innovation, collaboration

The theme of the 2014 IT@Cornell Community Conference, June 18, which features a panel of faculty members and administrators, is how technology can aid in "innovation, collaboration and administrative practices."

Geothermal heat pumps keep cell tower cool

In collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Cornell engineers are testing a geothermal heat pump system to control the climate of a cellular tower shelter on campus.

Cornell faculty share ideas on The Hill

Fourteen Cornell faculty members are contributing columns to The Hill, a widely read policy website in Washington, D.C. Several columns have already appeared, offering faculty an opportunity to influence government decision makers.

Experts offer new findings on youth at research update

Several Cornell faculty members shared their research on youth with Cooperative Extension county leaders, 4-H educators and community partners at the Youth Development Research Update, June 3-4

At Reunion, LGBT alumni celebrate, share experiences

The Cornell University Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association held its first-ever reunion in conjunction with Cornell’s Reunion Weekend 2014, celebrating its 35th anniversary and bringing together an incredibly diverse membership.

Two professors reflect on Cornell's past, present

Professors Glenn Altschuler and Isaac Kramnick delivered the 2014 Olin Lecture, “The Way We Were – and Are: Cornell Professors and Students, 1940-Present,” June 6 to a packed Bailey Hall.

Astronomer Rachel Bean explains cosmic puzzles

Rachel Bean, associate professor of astronomy, told alumni about unresolved cosmic mysteries, dark matter and dark energy during a Reunion talk June 7.