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X-rays, computer simulations reveal crystal growth

Cornell scientists used a very tiny, extremely bright X-ray beam to make high-speed movies of how spreadable organic molecules formed crystal lattices at the nanoscale.

CCMR symposium to explore nanoscale spin

Recent advances in measuring and controlling nanoscale spin systems is the theme of this year’s Cornell Center for Materials Research symposium, May 20.

Teens kindle leadership and life skills at 4-H summit

Nearly 300 middle school and high school 4-H members gathered in Syracuse last month at a three-day summit about learning leadership and life skills at fun-filled workshops.

Control methane now, greenhouse gas expert warns

As the shale gas boom continues, the atmosphere receives more methane, adding to Earth’s greenhouse gas problem. A Cornell ecology professor fears that we may not be many years away from an environmental tipping point – and disaster.

Grants further environmental policy research

Two USDA grants are furthering the research of Cornell professors Harry de Gorter and Mildred Warner into the effects of environmental policy on biofuels and development.

Johnson's green fund to help combat climate change

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise has launched a green revolving fund to enhance energy conservation efforts in campus buildings.

Rowers, design students fashion retro uniforms

Big Red men's heavyweight rowers are sporting new swag after partnering with Cornell fiber science and apparel design graduate students to create retro practice uniforms.

Einaudi Center announces spring grants

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies has awarded 11 seed grants and 11 small grants to faculty from five Cornell colleges in its spring 2014 grant competitions.

Social sciences project to study creativity, entrepreneurship

The next two-year theme project of the Institute for the Social Sciences is "Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship."

African students learn advanced cassava breeding skills

A partnership between International Programs in Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is training African students in advanced cassava breeding.

Wellness Program's McKinney receives Opperman Award

Brigitt Schaffner, chair of the EA, recognized Beth McKinney, director of the Cornell University Wellness Program and a former employee-elected trustee, with the Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy.

First cohort of International Faculty Fellows chosen

Faculty members Andrea Bachner, Victoria Beard, Saurabh Mehta and Daniel Selva will start three-year terms this summer as Cornell’s first cohort of International Faculty Fellows with the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.