Cornellians awarded a record 28 Fulbright awards

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, which administers the Fulbright program at Cornell, reports that a record 27 Cornellians have received awards in 2013-14.

Hod Lipson briefs Congress on 3-D printing

Hod Lipson, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, brief a Congressional committee on the impact of 3-D printing technology on manufacturing April 24.

New tool helps farmers nip nitrogen losses

Adapt-N, a free Web-based tool, provides farmers with better estimates of nitrogen fertilizer needs for corn, in real time, throughout the season, saving money and the environment.

Film reveals new footage of Soviet bioweapons program

A new documentary film created by two Cornell faculty members and others probes the moral dimensions of the Soviet bioweapons program.

Dump and Run seeks donations to benefit local charities

Dump and Run program seeks donations of clothing, furniture, nonperishable food and other useful items through June 1. Donations will be resold Aug. 24-25 to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

Alan Alda to offer science communication tips

Actor, director and writer Alan Alda will visit campus May 21-24 to lead a workshop for scientists on communicating science, with a public lecture May 22.

Laura Brown named senior vice provost

Laura Brown, vice provost for undergraduate education, has been named Cornell senior vice provost for undergraduate education, effective July 1.

University diversity planning extends beyond campus

On May 1 President David Skorton updated the Cornell community on the diversity planning effort Toward New Destinations, highlighting engagement with such off-campus constituents as community organizations and vendors.

Global Law Brigade offers help on Panama trip

Over spring break, 26 Cornell students offered legal education to disenfranchised Panamanians through the student group Global Law Brigade.