A $5 million grant from the USDA will be used by the new Northeast Bioenergy and Bioproducts Education Program to train science teachers in presenting lessons about bioenergy. (Jan. 24, 2011)
In research published Jan. 18 in Developmental Cell, Cornell scientists report on two molecules that work together in cells to move membrane-bound organelles to a site of new growth. (Jan. 24, 2011)
The Johnson School has forged a new partnership with the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, one of the leading business schools in China. (Jan. 24, 2011)
Steven Ealick, Thomas Fox '71, Provost Kent Fuchs and Bruce Ganem are among the 503 fellows elected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2010.
The editorial director of the ILR Press, an imprint of Cornell University Press, was honored for advancing the field of labor relations. (Jan. 24, 2011)
Harris Rosen '61, president and chief operating officer of Rosen Hotels and Resorts Inc. and founder of a free education program, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. (Jan. 20, 2011)
As the new house professor-dean of Becker House, associate professor of history Ed Baptist will emphasize listening to students and sparking their intellectual curiosity outside the classroom.
Xak Bjerken has organized a Jan. 27-30 concert festival inspired by early 20th-century composer Arnold Schoenberg, who sought to present new music to audiences that would experience it with open ears. (Jan. 20, 2011)
The College of Arts and Sciences held two events in New York City recently to bring alumni and students together to discuss the kinds of careers liberal arts students can go into. (Jan. 20, 2011)
In search of an affordable and environmentally friendly way to get to work, eight Cornell staff, commuting from Schuyler County, have formed the first vanpool in the area. (Jan. 20, 2011)
Events on campus this week include Light in Winter, tickets on sale for Employee Celebration, museum opening reception, new movies, Glee Club concert, Literary Luncheon and Schoenberg events. (Jan. 20, 2011)
