NSF grant funds theoretical models of thermal conductivity

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)

President welcomes new grads to global Cornell family

President David Skorton delivered Cornell's 143rd commencement May 29, welcoming about 6,000 new graduates to the global Cornell family. (May 29, 2011)

Faculty Senate votes to end posting of median grades

The Cornell Faculty Senate resolved May 11 to stop posting online grade medians, which have led students to choose courses based on perceived ease of grading. (May 26, 2011)

Thirty-three Cornell staff members graduate from area colleges, universities

Thirty-three Cornell staff members were recognized by President Skorton for attaining degrees in higher education, May 24 at Friends Hall at the 15th annual staff graduate reception. (May 26, 2011)

Student' robots fly, roll, talk and learn to be useful

Cornell students are developing programs that will make personal robot servants possible. Their work was on display May 17 in the Duffield Atrium. (May 26, 2011)

Merrill Awards salute top students' high school and <br />Cornell teachers

Thirty-three top Cornell seniors selected their most influential high school and Cornell teachers for honors through the 2011 Merrill Presidential Scholars program. (May 25, 2011)

Researchers replicate rare cuneiform tablets using 3-D scanning and printing

Cornell engineers are trying to replicate cuneiform tablets using sophisticated scanning and 3-D printing technology. (May 23, 2011)

Giuliani to help CU celebrate 143rd Graduation Weekend

Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)

Scientists uncover chemical transformations in cobalt nanoparticles

Scientists led by Richard Robinson, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, uncovered exactly what happens when cobalt nanoparticles transform into two phases of cobalt phosphides. (May 23, 2011)