Two student teams selected for federal geothermal contest

Two Cornell student teams are among 10 selected nationally for phase two of a government competition to spark interest in geothermal careers and education. (April 26, 2012)

Cornell Baja wins international contest

The Cornell Baja SAE Racing Team, which designs, builds and races off-road vehicles, took first place at an international competition April 22. (April 26, 2012)

Wind turbine challengers 'catch the breeze'

Homemade wind turbines dotted the Ithaca Children's Garden at Cass Park April 22 for the final judging of the 'Catch the Breeze Wind Turbine Challenge' competition. (April 26, 2012)

Three Earthlike planets identified by Cornell astronomers

Using data from the NASA Kepler Mission, Cornell astronomers have identified three Earthlike planets orbiting their own suns, all of which could be hospitable to life. (April 25, 2012)

Statistics professor helps navigate the 'data deluge'

Cornell statistician Paul Velleman explained the various methods researchers use to sift through the enormous amounts of data being generated, April 21, in a talk for Math Awareness Month. (April 25, 2012)

Lunine explores life on other planets at NYC talk

Professor Jonathan Lunine explained how scientists look for life on other planets to a crowd at the 92nd St. Y in Manhattan. (April 24, 2012)

Engineering launches leadership program

The College of Engineering is launching a new undergraduate leadership program with a recent gift of $700,000 from an alumnus. Erica Dawson, Ph.D. '04, will be the program's first director. (April 23, 2012)

William Dichtel receives Cottrell Scholar Award

William Dichtel, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, has received a Cottrell Scholar Award. (April 23, 2012)

Cornell's ORIE selected as UPS prize finalist

The School of Operations Research and Information Engineering master's program was recognized for excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of analytics and operations research. (April 23, 2012)