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'Ordered' catalyst boosts fuel cell output at lower cost

Cornell researchers have created platinum-cobalt nanoparticles that make improved fuel-cell catalysts using smaller amounts of expensive platinum. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Business students build leadership skills on trip to Haiti

Stephanie Ball '13 used to think that sending clothing to Haitians would help them weather their economic difficulties. A service-learning trip to Haiti changed her mind. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Strogatz book gives a 'guided tour of math'

In his new book, 'The Joy of X,' math professor Steve Strogatz offers a 'guided tour of math' to general readers to engage the public with math and its relation to other subjects. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Musical updates 'Romeo and Juliet' with pair of gay lovers

A student organization is producing 'bare,' a modern retelling of 'Romeo and Juliet' that centers on two closeted gay boys in a Catholic boarding school, in Risley Theatre Nov. 1-10. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Library exhibition trolls the dark side of children's literature

Cornell University Library will open its new exhibition, 'Wardrobes and Rabbit Holes: A Dark History of Children's Literature,' Nov. 7 with a lecture by award-winning author M.T. Anderson. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Alumni, faculty, students salute Jack Muckstadt as he retires

Alumni, faculty, students and friends of the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering celebrated Jack Muckstadt's retirement Oct. 25-26 with a poster session and symposium. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Eurasian Archaeology Conference looked to the future via the remote past

The Fourth Eurasian Archaeology Conference Oct. 11-13 explored the uneven process of historical transformation and the temporal rhythms of social life. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Daniel Decker honored by The Wildlife Society

Cornell Professor of Natural Resources Daniel Decker has received The Wildlife Society's Aldo Leopold Award, the nation's highest award in wildlife sciences. (Oct. 29, 2012)

Barton Hall banquet celebrates public engagement mission

In an event that honored Cornell's long tradition of public engagement, a dinner banquet at Barton Hall was held Oct. 26. (Oct. 29, 2012)

Student's dress design a highlight of weekend banquet

Katrina James '96, chair of the Cornell University Council, was so impressed with one student's dress design that she asked her to make one for her to wear to the Barton Hall 'Cornell Now' banquet Oct. 26. (Oct. 29, 2012)

Study: Comparing U.S. education to others can backfire

Stephen Morgan, professor of sociology, says his new study finds that comparing U.S. schools to schools in other countries can actually lower public support for U.S. education. (Oct. 29, 2012)

Engaged Cornell discussion uses Auburn prison program as example

A panel discussion on Cornell's Engaged Learning and Research Oct. 27 focused on the collaboration with a theater group at the Auburn Correctional Facility. (Oct. 29, 2012)