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Alumna and princess of Thailand champions women's rights

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol discussed the law and the rights of women on campus May 10 and also signed an MOU to renew a scholarship and exchange program.

New course focuses on personal genomics

A new course on personal genomics teaches students about the scientific, social, legal and ethical aspects of genetics. (May 14, 2012)

Engineering symposium to address sustainability

An upcoming May 16 event will wed engineering and sustainability, as Cornell hosts a regional symposium of the National Academy of Engineering. (May 14, 2012)

Math department celebrates 50th year of topology festivals

An overflow crowd attended the math department's 50th Topology Festival, held May 4-7 on campus. (May 14, 2012)

A warmer New York City could be a sicker one, warn scientists

Professors Drew Harvell and Laura Harrington told media that climate change can could cause more disease in New York City, at an event May 8.

'Urban Eden' students transform ILR courtyard

Students in Creating the Urban Eden have given the courtyard at the ILR School a total makeover with a new garden - that includes bananas and bamboo.

Faculty, employees and grad students elect trustees

Barbara Baird, M.S. '75, Ph.D. '79; Alan Mittman '71; and Darrick Evensen, M.S. '11, have been elected to the Cornell Board of Trustees by faculty, staff members and graduate students, respectively. (May 10, 2012)

Students share 'modbot' design for future Cornell Cup competitors

Cornell students exhibited their embedded design skills at the Cornell Cup USA by demonstrating modular robots and Rock Band-playing robots. (May 10, 2012)

Prescription drug identifier takes top prize at Cornell Cup

A device that uses image processing to instantly identify a prescription drug took top honors at the first Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel, May 4-5. (May 10, 2012)

NYC college-prep programs honor Cornell at gala

Cornell was honored as a college partner for its participation and support of students who are affiliated with the CollegeBound Initiative in New York City.

Blood donor campaign saves more than 1,000 lives

Cornell has won this year's annual blood donation competition against Dartmouth, collecting 360 units of blood - 179 from new donors - during April.

Things to Do, May 11-18

Events on campus this week include concerts in Barnes Hall, migratory birds, Mother's Day breakfast, sustainability symposium, making yogurt, child safety seat checks, and a garden fair and plant sale.