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From paint to toothpaste, researchers capture microscopic origin of thinning and thickening fluids

Cornell scientists led by Itai Cohen, associate professor of physics, have explored why these fluids behave like they do by watching how micron-sized suspended particles dance in real time and space. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Robots learn to handle objects, understand new places

Cornell researchers are teaching robots to manipulate objects and find their way around in new environments. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Prasad unveils international monetary reform ideas at Jackson Hole summit

At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 26-27, Cornell professor Eswar Prasad said emerging economies can improve their stability by avoiding advanced economies' debt. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Mellon Foundation renews Humanities Corridor support

The Mellon Foundation is renewing its support for the Central New York Humanities Corridor for three more years with a $1 million grant. Cornell is a member of the interdisciplinary partnership. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Celebration of 20th anniversary of Akwe:kon set for Sept. 9

On Sept. 9, Cornell will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Akwe:kon with speakers and a Native American social dance. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Things to Do, Sept. 2-9

Events on campus this week include new foreign films at Cornell Cinema and a lecture by university planner Mina Amundsen. (Sept. 1, 2011)

CALS Green energy-cutting contest helps Big Red go green

Some 250 workers in six buildings are part of CALS Green, a one-year energy-cutting initiative committed to dramatically reducing energy costs and Cornell's carbon footprint. (Aug. 31, 2011)

New Bronfenbrenner center seeks to link research, policy

As of July 1, the Family Life Development Center and the Bronfenbrenner Life Course Center, both at Cornell, have merged into the new Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Chatty robots go viral on YouTube

Cornell students have set up an online chat between two robots that is entertaining the nation. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Two 2011 graduates receive awards for papers based on their doctoral research

Sharon H. Kim and Christopher Yenkey, both Ph.D. '11, received the Academy of Management's William H. Newman Awards for their papers based on their dissertation research. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Hite: Virginia Woolf's lover Sackville-West had profound influence on gardens

English professor Molly Hite and garden photographer David McDonald presented 'Literature, Life, Gardens: The Influence of Vita Sackville-West' Aug. 24. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Glenn Altschuler celebrates 20 energetic years as dean, but says teaching and advising come first

Glenn Altschuler, who is celebrating 20 energetic years as dean of the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, says teaching and advising are his top priority.