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Robotics expert is part of $10M automated programming project

Cornell robotics researcher Hadas Kress-Gazit is part of a five-year, $10 million National Science Foundation project to make computer programming faster, easier and more intuitive.

Cornell Death Penalty Project's work on death-row case pays off

Cornell's John Blume and a team of law students worked on the mental retardation litigation in the case of Edward Lee Elmore, who was recently released from prison after 30 years of incarceration. (April 9, 2012)

Deceased professor emerita's $650K bequest will benefit Mann Library, CALS

A $650,000 bequest from the late Professor Emerita Helen L. Wardeberg will support scholarships for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' transfer students and Mann Library services and purchases. (April 9, 2012)

Hockett seeks to close wealth gap at Century Foundation

The progressive, nonpartisan think tank The Century Foundation has named Cornell law professor Robert C. Hockett a fellow. (April 9, 2012)

Seminar to honor biophysicist George Hess April 18

For 55 years, biophysicist George Hess has been teaching, running a research lab and mentoring students. On April 18, colleagues will celebrate his work and career with an academic seminar. (April 9, 2012)

Museum exhibit tackles partitioned nations, including <br />India, Korea, Sudan

At the 'Lines of Control' March 3-4 symposium, speakers discussed how the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art exhibit by the same name addresses issues related to countries being partitioned. (March 6, 2012)

Scott views the world through an anarchist 'squint'

In his first visit to campus, A.D. White Professor-at-Large James Scott gave two lectures on anarchism as a way of viewing the world. (April 6, 2012)

Math Awareness Month activities explore cost, benefits of the 'data deluge'

Cornell's Department of Mathematics will explore the opportunities and risks of data collection, and will host public school classroom activities during its observance of National Math Awareness Month. (April 6, 2012)

UA chair discusses possible changes in sexual violence investigations

Melissa Lukasiewicz, chair of the University Assembly, answers questions about the assembly's resolution to recommend changing the process for resolving allegations of sexual violence by students. (April 5, 2012)

Student EMS team wins national life support skills contest

Six students on the Cornell University Emergency Medical Service unit were recognized received national recognition for their proficiency in basic life support skills. (April 5, 2012)

57th Service Recognition Dinner honors 282 staff members

The 57th Annual Service Recognition Dinner was held March 28 at Newman Arena in Bartels Hall, celebrating staff members with 25, 30, 35, 40 or more years of service to Cornell. (April 5, 2012)

Undocumented alumna shares her legacy of endurance

An undocumented Chinese immigrant who expects permanent U.S. residency within weeks shared her story with an audience of about 80 at Sage Chapel, March 29 at the last of the 2012 Soup and Hope series. (April 5, 2012)