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CU-ADVANCE reports success, but more work to do, in increasing women faculty in science and engineering

With the CU-ADVANCE Center's five-year grant period drawn to a close, its leaders point to the many ways its goals have been met, but also what more needs to be done.

Speaker urges consumers to get political about their food

In discussing the politics and science of calories Feb. 20 as the inaugural Wolitzer Nutrition Seminar speaker, nutrition expert Marion Nestle urged consumers to get more political about their food. (Feb. 21, 2012)

Senator Gillibrand to speak on 'Women in Politics' March 2

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) will speak on 'Women in Politics' and take questions March 2, at 5:45 p.m. in Statler Auditorium. Preregistration is required.

One-stop onboarding experience extends to newly hired academics as of March 1

As of March 1, the Cornell Onboarding Center will provide a 'one-stop' service for newly hired faculty and academic professionals as well as nonacademic staff members.

Syed Rehman advocates respect for all religions

Syed Rehman, a Muslim, and his partner, Manda, of the First Congregational Church in Ithaca, have learned how to respect each other's religions, Rehman said at Feb. 16 Soup and Hope event. (Feb. 21, 2012)

Crime buster Stephen Ryan '77 took on corrupt unions

Stephen Ryan '77 returned to campus Feb. 10 for an ILR lecture about his career as a crime-busting federal prosecutor who fought union corruption.

Study: New approach could more effectively diagnose personality disorders

Personality disorders could be more effectively diagnosed by identifying and targeting the disrupted neurobiological systems where the disorders originate, report Cornell researchers.

To make better fuel cells, study the defects

Engineers trying to improve fuel-cell catalysts may be looking in the wrong place, according to new research at Cornell.

Study: Honeycomb structure responsible for bacteria's extraordinary sense

Cornell researchers have peered into the complex network of receptors that give bacteria the ability to sense their environment and respond to chemical changes as small as 1 part in 1,000.

Rocket launched into northern lights to reveal GPS effects

A NASA-funded collaborative research team led by Cornell engineers launched a rocket Feb. 18 from Alaska's Poker Flat Research Range to collect data straight from the heart of the aurora borealis.

Revised 'Responsible Use' policy sets guidelines for information technology

After ten years work, 'Responsible Use' policy adapts to changes and becomes a framework for all IT.

eCornell wins awards for customer service

eCornell students and corporate customers voted so often for eCornell that it won a 2012 Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service.