Engineering Library's electronic access to be emphasized as physical collection moves

Print materials in Cornell's Engineering Library will be moved out of Carpenter Hall by the end of next summer. The library's patrons primarily use electronic resources.

New molecular framework could lead to flexible solar cells

A team led chemist William Dichtel has discovered a simple process for building an organic molecular framework that could pave the way to more economical, flexible and versatile solar cells. (June 29, 2010)

Two on faculty to participate at Frontiers of Engineering

The symposium, to take place Sept. 23-25 in Armonk, N.Y., will examine cloud computing, autonomous aerospace systems, engineering and music, and engineering inspired by biology. (June 29, 2010)

Cornell 100+ MPG Team withdraws from X Prize competition

After passing a technical inspection, the Cornell 100+ MPG Team was forced to withdraw from the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition for safety reasons related to battery control circuitry. (June 23, 2010)

Biotech training program supported by stimulus funding

The Medical and Industrial Biotechnology Program, which graduated its first group of 10 students this year, has received a three-year, $700,000 NSF grant to grow the program. (June 23, 2010)

World Federation of Scientists honors particle physicist

Toichiro Kinoshita, Cornell's Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics Emeritus, has received the Gian Carlo Wick Gold Medal from the World Federation of Scientists. (June 21, 2010)

Warren named assistant dean of engineering alumni affairs

On June 1, Kathi Warren became assistant dean for alumni affairs and development in the College of Engineering. (June 21, 2010)

Baja racing team wins national competition with first 'amphibious' vehicle

A land- and water-traversing vehicle built by the Cornell Baja Racing Team took first place against 70 other teams at a June 10-13 competition in Rochester. (June 18, 2010)

How low can you go? Researchers make magnetic sheets just nanometers thick

Using cutting-edge spectroscopy at atomic resolutions, researchers have discovered how to grow ultra-thin manganite films while retaining their magnetic properties. (June 17, 2010)