Women are underrepresented in math-intensive careers not because they lack good math ability, but because they prefer other careers with more flexibility to raise children, says a new Cornell study. (March 11, 2009)
A Feb. 10 panel discussion, part of 'Darwin Days' events marking the bicentennial of Charles Darwin's birth, provided perspectives on what race meant to Darwin and what it means to evolutionary biologists today. (Feb. 11, 2009)
In response to a white paper written by President David Skorton, a universitywide faculty committee has been formed, charged with articulating the future of international studies and engagement at Cornell.
The reason that almost 25 percent of indigenous societies practice some form of male genital cutting may be to reduce pregnancies from extramarital sex and reduce conflict among men, says researcher. (March 6, 2008)
In a talk at Cornell, Feb. 20, Dr. Wan Yanhai, one of the most outspoken Chinese AIDS activists, said the Chinese government has taken more aggressive action to fight HIV/AIDS in China, but it's not enough. (Feb. 25, 2008)
With the announcement of a $50 million gift to Cornell - $25 million of it slated for scholarships - more students from India will soon be able to come to Ithaca, regardless of their financial circumstances. (Oct. 17, 2008)
World Food Prize laureate and Cornell professor Per Pinstrup-Andersen's course takes a social entrepreneurial approach to world food policy, and he is training educators worldwide on how to the use materials to run participatory courses. (Feb. 6, 2008)