Cha, Grossman elected to American Physical Society

Judy Cha, Ph.D. ’09, professor of materials science and engineering in Cornell Engineering, and Yuval Grossman, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, have been elected as fellows of the American Physical Society (APS).

Cornell honors Sagan’s 90th birthday with celebration of science

On what would have been astronomer and planetary scientist Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday, Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute will celebrate his legacy in an interdisciplinary day of science, music and more as part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Arts Unplugged series.

Lynden Archer reappointed dean of Cornell Engineering

Lynden A. Archer has been appointed to a second term as the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering, Interim Provost John Siliciano ’75 announced Oct. 28.

CNF NanoDay Engages and Educates

The event in the Duffield Atrium attracted over 500 attendees and brought science down to size, offering hands-on activities and live virtual tours that showcased the world of the very, very small.

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University celebrates top faculty for outstanding teaching, mentoring

Eleven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell’s highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Oct. 22.

Art + tech exhibit looking for student work

Students can win up to $1,500 for projects that combine art and technology in the inaugural Art + Tech exhibit hosted by The Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity.

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Two-day 'LepageFest' honors physicist and former dean of A&S

The conference focused on the current status and future of heavy quark physics while highlighting the science Lepage has done throughout his career.

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Short films from PMA course selected for festivals

Three short documentaries produced in a Rural Humanities Seminar, taught by PMA Associate Professor Austin Bunn, are headed to film festivals this fall. 

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Origin of deadly ovarian cancer identified

Researchers have identified the origin of ovarian cancer that develops in the fallopian tube, which opens doors to discovering new methods for diagnosing the disease and potential therapies.