On March 13, Jeff Hancock will address adult learners at One Day University in New York City about technology's impact on the brain and whether heavy social media use makes us stupid. (Feb. 23, 2011)
J. Craig Venter, a co-author of the human genome sequences, spoke about the future of synthetic life forms for producing vaccines and consuming carbon dioxide, among other uses, in a talk April 28. (May 3, 2011)
Faculty members Lance Compa and Rebecca Givan, an editor of the new book 'The Diffusion of Social Movements: Actors, Mechanisms, and Political Effects,' will have a discussion Oct. 27 in the Cornell Store. (Oct. 26, 2010)
Professor James Maas has co-authored 'Sleep for Success! Everything You Must Know About Sleep but Are Too Tired to Ask,' which has many research findings and tips about getting a healthy night's sleep. (Oct. 1, 2010)
The North American Maple Syrup Council awarded its inaugural Richard G. Haas Distinguished Service Award to the Maple Program; Peter Smallidge received an award from the Society of America Foresters. (Nov. 7, 2011)
The Carol B. Epstein '61 Artist in Residence is the first endowment to support entertainment industry professionals who come to Cornell under the new Performance and Media model in Theatre, Film and Dance. (April 18, 2011)
Vocalist Bobby McFerrin, President David Skorton and Cornell faculty members in music, medicine and psychiatry will consider the role of the arts in mental health June 2-3 at the New York Public Library. (May 26, 2011)
Despite the phased closure of the Department of Education, students will continue to be able to pursue teacher certifications in agricultural science, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. (Feb. 18, 2011)