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Molecular properties are only weakly correlated, study finds

An international team of researchers, including chemist Robert DiStasio of Cornell, has introduced a novel concept, “freedom of design,” that has important implications in the fields of rational molecular design and computational drug discovery.

Equity and prosperity: 5 questions with Real Estate Chair Stuart S. Rosenthal

Stuart S. Rosenthal, inaugural chair of Cornell's multicollege Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate, shares insights into the dynamic links between economics, real estate markets, and the health of communities.

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ILR’s Golden Courtyard commemorates beloved leader

In honor of a cherished colleague whose extraordinary leadership advanced employment, equity and societal inclusion for people with disabilities, the ILR School will dedicate the Thomas P. Golden Courtyard on Wednesday.

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Ando wins award for contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology

The Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award recognizes Nozomi Ando's advances in diffuse scattering and her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.

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Fungal nutrient sensing could shed light on obesity, cancer

Fungal biologist Lori Huberman will use a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how fungi sense and use nutrients, basic research with potential applications for treatment of cancer, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and fungal infections.

Grant to study video game targeting teen pregnancy

Weill Cornell Medicine has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study whether a bilingual video game can increase the use of contraception among Black and Hispanic adolescents.

Ponds release more greenhouse gas than they store

Though human-made ponds both sequester and release greenhouse gases, when added up, they may be net emitters, according to two related studies by Cornell researchers.

Legal experts to discuss scope, boundaries of free expression

On Sept. 26 at Cornell Law School, a conversation between First Amendment scholars Jameel Jaffer and Eugene Volokh headlines the universitywide theme year's first Milstein Symposium, presented by the Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation.

Seeds of Survival and Celebration returns

The exhibition "Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience" returned for a second season with an expanded plant collection, which honors the lasting influence of the formerly enslaved and their descendants on American culture. 

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New ASL minor, events expand opportunities

Along with a new minor, students can also take advantage of an expanded set of upper-level classes, participate in a number of ASL events on campus and be part of an active student club.

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Colvin reappointed dean of ILR School

Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. ’99, has been appointed to a second term as the Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean of the ILR School, Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Sept. 18.

Lifestyle impacts green benefits of remote work

Depending on lifestyle choices and work arrangements, remote workers can have a 54% lower carbon footprint compared with onsite workers, according to a new study by Cornell and Microsoft.