Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar have identified a region of the date palm genome linked to gender, making it possible to quickly and easily identify male and female trees. (June 1, 2011)
Professors from Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station are working with third graders in Geneva in a hands-on science program to teach elementary school students about plant science. (June 1, 2011)
Jiunn Tzon Hwang, professor of mathematics, has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association for outstanding contributions and leadership in statistical science. (June 1, 2011)
President David Skorton offered condolences on the death of recent Cornell graduate Kendrick Castro, 22, who died in a swimming accident May 30. (May 31, 2011)
Cornell University submitted site plan applications May 31 with Ithaca's planning department to install nets on seven bridges on and adjacent to campus. (May 31, 2011)
A Cornell study shows for the first time that frogs and other amphibians have a higher risk of deadly fungal infections in pristine forests, leaving them few safe havens. (May 31, 2011)
A nearly $200,000 National Science Foundation grant will fund continued Cornell research on theory-based calculations of how certain materials conduct heat. (May 31, 2011)
Sital Kalantry, associate clinical professor of law, has received a Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Scholar Award from the U.S. Department of State. (May 31, 2011)
