Forty Cornellians helped plant trees and remove debris Nov. 9 in Breezy Point, Queens, N.Y., where residents are still recovering from the impacts of last year’s Hurricane Sandy.
The seven-year-old Physics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) program supports Cornell students considering a career in teaching high school physics. The program has grown to over 60 participants this year.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC Urban Environment Program has trained the grounds maintenance staff of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. on horticultural issues. (Oct. 10, 2011)
Ways to address major social problems among youth were discussed at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research's fifth Youth Development Research Update, June 2-3 in Ithaca.
Introducing President David J. Skorton June 6 during Reunion before his final State of the University Address, Professor Glenn Altschuler, Ph.D. '76, gave a heartfelt assessment of Skorton's nine years at the university’s helm.
Speaking to a sold-out Schwartz Auditorium May 22, Alan Alda brought his experience as an actor to initiate a dialogue on communication's vital role in science.
Astronaut Mae Jemison, M.D. '81, spoke on campus April 12 at the induction ceremony for the McNair scholars program, which prepares students from disadvantaged backgrounds for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
Cornell scientists have created the first vaccines that can prevent metritis, one of the most common cattle diseases. The infection not only harms animals and farmers’ profits but also drives more systemic antibiotic use on dairy farms than any other disease.