Disney's Epcot opens third Cornell-developed nanotechnology exhibit

'Take a Nanooze Break' is the latest Cornell-developed science exhibit to be displayed at Innoventions at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park in Florida. (March 1, 2010)

Panel ponders justice system's handling of crimes born of domestic abuse

Thousands of women sit in prison because they fought back against an abusive person in their lives, but they don't always get to share their stories in court, said panelists Feb. 24 at the Cornell Law School. (March 1, 2010)

Evangelista: Stigmatize nuclear weapons as genocidal, then abolish them

Professor Matt Evangelista discussed the history of nuclear disarmament and the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving it in a talk Feb. 18. (March 1, 2010)

Students help to give immigrant farmworkers a voice

Cornell students affiliated with the Immigrant Farmworker Initiative visit farms to teach these workers English. They also work on campus to raise awareness about farmworker issues.

Blog sorts info: The good, the bad and the ridiculous

A new Cornell Cooperative Extension blog, written by a Cornell professor and a consumer scientist, tries to help consumers decipher good science information from bad.

CU's first-prize, student-built sub takes dip in Teagle pool

The Cornell University Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team presented its robot Nova before an audience of students, team advisers and others on Feb. 21.

Skorton reaffirms commitment to local affordable housing

President Skorton reaffirmed the university's commitment to local affordable housing at a Feb. 16 event hosted by Better Housing for Tompkins County.

Mellon Mays fellowship applications due March 12

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program, aimed at boosting the number of faculty members from historically disadvantaged groups in higher education, has issued a call for applications. (Feb. 18, 2010)

Students learn power of information during Kenya trip

Eight students recently returned from teaching nutrition and HIV/AIDS prevention in Kenya with the student-led Cornell group Enrich: Project Kenya.