Abruña receives two honors for work in electrochemistry

Chemistry's Hector Abruna was chosen to present the 2010 S.C. Lind Lectures by the American Chemical Society of East Tennessee. He is also the 2011 recipient of the Faraday Medal. (Nov. 15, 2010)

Skorton encourages staff to find a healthy work/life balance

Unless the U.S. economy has a major downturn or New York state severely cuts funding, Cornell will not face significant downsizing, President David Skorton said Nov. 12 at his Annual Address to Staff. (Nov. 12, 2010)

$11M gift for Atacama telescope will help astronomers answer fundamental questions about galaxy, star formation

Philanthropist and retired businessman Fred Young '64, M.Eng. '66, MBA '66, has committed $11 million to CCAT, a proposed 25-meter aperture telescope in Chile's Atacama desert.

Three win Air Force young investigator awards

Salman Avestimehr, Peter Frazier and Kyle Shen are among this year's 38 winners of the Air Force Young Investigator Research Program. (Nov. 12, 2010)

Walter Isard, founder of regional science, dies

Walter Isard, professor emeritus of city and regional planning and economics, has died at age 91. Isard was an influential scholar who founded the fields of regional science and peace science. (Nov. 11, 2010)

'Unpacking the Nano' to show revolutionary car's impact

The College of Architecture, Art and Planning will explore the design and environmental and social impacts of Tata Motors' new car in 'Unpacking the Nano,' opening in January at the Johnson Museum. (Nov. 10, 2010)

Astrophysicist receives Presidential Early Career award

Rachel Bean, assistant professor of astronomy, has received a 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for her work in cosmology and theoretical astrophysics. (Nov. 10, 2010)

CALS faculty, staff honored for outstanding achievements

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presented their annual Research and Extension Awards and new Core Value Staff Awards Nov. 8. (Nov. 10, 2010)

Streamlining will increase efficiency, maintain jobs, says VP

Two initiatives to streamline Cornell's purchasing and financial transactions should save at least $31.8 million annually by 2015, says VP Joanne DeStefano at a public forum. (Nov. 9, 2010)