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Things to Do, May 25-June 1

Events on campus this week include outdoor activities, Senior Week concerts, Johnson Museum exhibits, an exhibit in the Carol Tatkon Center, two blood drives and a talk about nutrition and children.

Nanofluidics sorts DNA one molecule at a time to study cancer-causing changes

Cornell nanotechnology researchers have devised a new tool to study epigenetic changes in DNA that can cause cancer and other diseases. (May 23, 2012)

Saxena's Microsoft fellowship to enhance personal robots

Ashutosh Saxena, assistant professor of computer science, has been named one of seven Microsoft Research Faculty Fellows for 2012. (May 23, 2012)

New signs spell out regulations for safe gorge use

Three new types of signs delineate differing levels of access in the gorges, spelling out regulations while encouraging safe use of these natural areas for hiking, biking and other activities. (May 23, 2012)

Academic, industry leaders give advice on successful science careers

Students, faculty and staff got advice about managing a successful career in the sciences during the 2012 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering conference, May 20-21. (May 23, 2012)

Former Twitter CTO Greg Pass joins Cornell's NYC tech campus as founding entrepreneurial officer

As founding entrepreneurial officer, Pass will be responsible for engaging with all aspects of the tech sector and helping to inform academic programs and curricula that emphasize applied innovation. (May 23, 2012)

Insect pollinators contribute $29 billion to U.S. farm income

A Cornell study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE analyzes the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops. (May 22, 2012)

Bloomberg to help celebrate 144th Graduation Weekend

Cornell will celebrate its 144th Graduation Weekend. The Senior Convocation Address will be given by Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, May 26.

Cornell named a top 10 school for financial engineering

Cornell's master of engineering with a financial engineering concentration was lauded by Advanced Trading magazine for the quality of its academic program and rate of job placement. (May 22, 2012)

Business, politics, economics play key roles in sustainable development, say experts

Business, politics and economics play key roles in sustainable development, Cornell professors at a regional symposium of the National Academy of Engineering, May 16.

Cornell's NYC tech campus finds temporary home at Google

On May 21 Google CEO Larry Page, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and President David Skorton announced Google's plan to provide initially 22,000 square feet of its Eighth Avenue building to Cornell free of charge.

Cornell team seeks to harness Earth's heat

ILR School student Katie Mayer '14 - the only nonengineer in the team - is leading Cornell's effort in the National Geothermal Student Competition.