Stephen Kresovich, Cornell's vice provost for life sciences since 2005, has been named vice president for research and graduate education at the University of South Carolina, effective Oct. 1.
Research associate Frank Schroeder has made many important discoveries in the field of chemical ecology that could lead to new drugs that fight infection, treat hypertension or help understand disease-relevant biological pathways. (Feb. 15, 2007)
Cornell has contracted with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York to provide financial counseling at no cost to faculty and staff members.
New York maple producers are learning how to process their syrup into candies and other products, thanks to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' maple confections initiative. (Oct. 15, 2007)
Cornell scientists have invented a new method that uses manure and other farm byproducts to remove a toxic substance from biogas, a renewable energy source derived from animal waste. (Dec. 4, 2008)
Thanks to innovative research by Cornell's Anil Netravali, Comet Skateboards is making completely biodegradable boards. The company has since moved its manufacturing operation to Ithaca. (March 19, 2008)
An exercise in learning phases of the moon conducted by the Virtual Embodiment Lab showed no real difference in learning between VR, hands-on and computer simulation methods.
Events this week include Educate the Vote, with a panel discussion and live presidential debate screening; the annual Judy's Day at Cornell Plantations; lectures, exhibitions and classic films.
'Golfing With Your Eyes Closed' is a new book co-authored by Tiffany Wilding-White '00 that offers step-by-step instructions on creating mental imagery routines to improve golf performance. (May 14, 2009)