Microbiologist Randy Worobo has discovered an antimicrobial compound from honey that could be a promising candidate as a natural preservative to prevent food-borne illness and food spoilage. (Oct. 17, 2011)
Ololade Olawale ’18 and Amir Patel ’18 say they’re heading out into the world with a deeper understanding of who they are and what they want to do with their lives thanks to the Posse program.
The 28th annual Cornell Fashion Collective runway show, is set for Saturday, April 28, 7-9 p.m., at Barton Hall. Some 3,000 attendees are expected. (April 23, 2012)
In fields ranging from evolutionary biology to plant science, nine Cornell faculty members and scientists have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Dec. 5, 2012)
The Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers hosted 38 high school students from Syracuse April 9 for a campus visit and other science activities, including packing DNA from their cheeks.
Anthony Ryan, professor at the University of Sheffield, U.K., has been named the 2016 Mary Upson Visiting Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering and will deliver several campus lectures.
Funding from the NSF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will partner advanced research expertise with the developing world to improve soil and plant breeding. (Sept. 2, 2010)