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Book urges scientists to wrestle with ethical dilemmas

A new book edited by Cornell psychologist Robert Sternberg, “Ethical Challenges in the Brain and Behavioral Sciences: Case Studies and Commentaries," offers real-world case studies.

Cornell to buy all of proposed Black Oak Wind Farm's energy

Making a stride toward reducing carbon emission, Cornell has agreed to purchase all electricity generated by the proposed Black Oak Wind Farm in Enfield, New York, a project which is pending municipal approvals.

VP Susan Murphy expresses gratitude in 'last lecture'

Susan Murphy ’73, Ph.D. ’94, vice president for student and academic services, delivered her "last lecture" at Cornell Dec. 3, focusing on the importance of gratitude.

Things to Do, Dec. 5-12

Events this week include the Cornell Town-Gown Awards celebration, films for children of all ages, Christmas Vespers in Sage Chapel and student shows and screenings at the Schwartz Center.

Finding infant Earths and potential life just got easier

New research from Cornell University’s Institute for Pale Blue Dots shows where – and when – infant Earths are most likely to be found.

Give a gift with community staying power

Contributions to Cornell's 2014 United Way Campaign can be now made by giving to any one of United Way of Tompkins County’s many member agencies in the name of family, friends, neighbors or co-workers.

Stemming the outflow of upstate New York's young people

Young people leave upstate New York at typical rates, but the rate of young people moving here is extraordinarily low. A panel discussion Dec. 2 looked at ways to change that scenario.

MOU brings large Panamanian cohort to CIPA

A memorandum of understanding has brought a larger than usual cohort of Panamanian graduate students to study at he Cornell Institute for Public Affairs.

Women and men influence sensitivity in workplace teams

New ILR School research finds that "interpersonally sensitive behavior" in mixed-gender workplace teams produces better results.

El Barrio artwork opens students' eyes to East Harlem stories

Students in an interdisciplinary class studied murals in New York City's El Barrio, learning about neighborhood aspects such as culture, history and preservation, and organized a new campus exhibit.

Law team wins hearings for S.C. juvenile offenders

Juvenile offenders sentenced to life without parole in the state of South Carolina recently won the right to new sentencing hearings, thanks to Cornell Law School efforts.

Institute for the Social Sciences supports diverse faculty research

Institute for the Social Sciences grants support several faculty research projects in human development, government, communication, engineering and anthropology.