CU-ADVANCE reports success, but more work to do, in increasing women faculty in science and engineering

With the CU-ADVANCE Center's five-year grant period drawn to a close, its leaders point to the many ways its goals have been met, but also what more needs to be done.

To make better fuel cells, study the defects

Engineers trying to improve fuel-cell catalysts may be looking in the wrong place, according to new research at Cornell.

Rocket launched into northern lights to reveal GPS effects

A NASA-funded collaborative research team led by Cornell engineers launched a rocket Feb. 18 from Alaska's Poker Flat Research Range to collect data straight from the heart of the aurora borealis.

Nanoparticles in food, vitamins could harm human health

Billions of engineered nanoparticles in foods and pharmaceuticals are ingested by humans daily, and new Cornell research warns they may be more harmful to health than previously thought. (Feb. 16, 2012)

Christine Shoemaker, two alumni elected to National Academy of Engineering

Christine Shoemaker, the Joseph P. Ripley Professor of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, among the highest professional distinctions for an engineer. Two Cornell alumni were also elected.

Study: women leave math-intensive science fields when they decide to have kids

Women with advanced degrees in math-intensive academic fields drop out of fast-track research careers primarily because they want children, report two Cornell professors.

Computer science faculty, students reap awards

Faculty and students in computing and information science have been racking up awards and honors for their 'extraordinary accomplishments.'

From dream to startup: Glycobia becomes McGovern Center's first client

A Feb. 9 celebration marked the opening of Cornell's McGovern Family Center for Venture Development, and the arrival of its first client, Glycobia Inc.

Crocheting, geometry garners math book prize

Daina Taimina, adjunct associate professor of mathematics, has received the Euler Book Prize from the Mathematical Association of America.