Gaeta labA laser beam passes through a "split-time lens" - a specially designed waveguide that bumps up the wavelength for a while then suddenly bumps it down. The signal then passes through a filter that slows down the higher…
Cornell researchers have identified a compound called fluoro-phenyl-styrene-sulfonamide that is safe for mammals but stops Listeria in its tracks. (Jan. 3, 2012)
At an ILR School conference in New York City Dec. 8, experts gathered to examine how to increase hiring of people with criminal records. (Jan. 3, 2012)
Upon his retirement, Jim Maas, a Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow and professor of psychology, has written an open letter to the Cornell community. 'You have given me 48 wonderful years,' he says.
Professor of classics and history of art Verity Platt is a lead researcher on the Ancient Lives Project, exploring the reception - often imagined - of classical poetry and art and their creators.
W. Barlow Ware '47, the voice of Cornell varsity hockey and football from 1957 to 1986 and a longtime alumni affairs staff member, died Dec. 19 in Ithaca. He was 86. (Dec. 22, 2011)
Two Cornell engineering students have been selected as "new faces" of their respective fields by national organizations. Jeremy Blum '12 and Hannah Kiem '13.
Assistant professor of architecture Jenny Sabin has been named a United States Artists Fellow in Architecture and Design for 2011. She is one of 50 recipients of the $50,000 grants, given annually. (Dec. 21, 2011)
Four Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar premedical students and a faculty adviser debated with teams in Vermont, Ithaca and New York City on a trip Nov. 4-11. (Dec. 21, 2011)
From creating the next generation of high-tech entrepreneurs to exemplifying the highest standards of sustainable building, the NYC Tech Campus will bring transformative initiatives to Roosevelt Island. (Dec. 21, 2011)
President David Skorton, Technion President Peretz Lavie, Provost Kent Fuchs, Sandy Weill, Bob Appel and others comment on the Cornell and Technion partnership's winning bid.
