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Kimes to explore 'virtual teams' as Menschel Teaching Fellow

Professor of service operations management Sherri Kimes is developing a project to "give students a virtual international experience” as Cornell's newest Menschel Distinguished Teaching Fellow.

Tere O'Connor Dance Company to perform 'Cover Boy'

The Department of Performing and Media Arts will present the Tere O’Connor Dance Company performing “Cover Boy,” Friday, Sept. 12, at the Schwartz Center.

Cosmologists probe beyond the Big Bang

A tradition of cosmology research on campus has given birth to a vigorous effort by a new generation of cosmologists to understand the thermal radiation left over from the Big Bang.

New food institute blends academic, industry partners

The Cornell Institute for Food Systems Industry Partnership Program offers a new public-private partnership that brings together Cornell’s food science faculty and staff with industry scientists, engineers and leaders.

'Cornell: A History' looks at university's second 75 years

Professors Glenn Altschuler and Isaac Kramnick's book details Cornell's emergence as a modern research university and the ongoing balance between its ideals of freedom and responsibility.

Symposium sows seeds of sustainable communities

The third annual Student Organic Seed Symposium, held at Cornell Aug. 17-21, drew several dozen students and professors, nonprofit representatives and seed company officials to the Finger Lakes region for a week of tours, lectures and networking.

BEAR Walk engages Collegetown neighbors

Cornell students, Ithaca officials, Cornell and Ithaca police officers, and Cornell staff took part in the first Bear Walk Aug. 28 to improve life in Collegetown for students and permanent residents.

Hovering drones adapted for photo lighting

Small flying robots can replace light stands for a photo shoot, automatically adjusting their position for the best effects.

Math reveals benefits of taxi sharing

Steven Strogatz collaborated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers to reveal the vast untapped potential of New York City’s taxi system, with results that could be applied to other urban areas.

Doing makes you happier than owning – even before buying

Not only do we derive more enjoyment from buying experiences than possessions, but that pleasure may begin even before we buy, reports a new Cornell study published in the journal Psychological Science.

Child care grant application period open

The application period for the 2015 Child Care Grant Program, covering a wide range of child care options for children of faculty and staff, runs through Sept. 30.

In Sibley Hall, a clean, well-lit space for architects

The renovated third floor of East Sibley Hall is now home to architecture faculty offices, 60 studio desks for architecture students and space for collaboration.