Physicist Paul McEuen, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics, gave a behind the scenes presentation about his debut novel, 'Spiral,' April 6 in an on-stage discussion with mycologist Kathie Hodge. (April 12, 2011)
Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, said that his company, which sells in some 180 countries, plans to double its growth while drastically reducing its environmental impact during the Durland lecture April 11. (April 12, 2011)
Renee Alexander '74, director of Diversity Alumni Programs, Alumni Affairs and Development, has been named associate dean of students/director of intercultural programs. (April 11, 2011)
Cornell researchers show that invasive species fare well in their new digs because their host species lack an evolutionary history with - and defenses against - the new invaders.
Alumni recently elected Gregory Galvin, M.S. '82, Ph.D. '84, MBA '93, and Rana Glasgal '87, M.Eng. '92, as alumni trustees. Their terms will begin July 1. (April 11, 2011)
A new study led by Anthony Ong reports that the poorer health that widows and widowers experience is from the steep drop in positive emotions, rather than the jump in negative emotions. (April 11, 2011)
Cornell chemist William Dichtel and colleagues have found a way to synthesize an ultra-thin, transparent organic film that could lead to flexible, more affordable solar cells. (April 11, 2011)
Cornell nutritionists have launched a six-month 'Got Milk?' mustache campaign with posters in the dining halls promoting the health benefits of milk. The first model? President David Skorton. (April 11, 2011)
