Direct assembly of nanomaterials for highly efficient energy conversion will be the goal of a five-year, $750,000 project led by Cornell researcher David Erickson.
Ron Harris-Warrick has been named the first Menschel Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Cornell for one year for his proven ability to promote strong teaching in a range of contexts.
Determining the brightness limits of electron beams in X-ray synchrotron radiation facilities will be the focus of a five-year research project by assistant professor of physics Ivan Bazarov.
The Einaudi Center welcomes proposals for its biannual competitions for small grants and seed grant funding for projects and international studies events. (Feb. 12, 2010)
Many of the faculty and staff members who attended a Feb. 11 public discussion were anxious to see what resources the new budget model would provide for their unit.
A review of Cornell's campuswide information technology infrastructure has been launched to find ways to improve IT services and reduce budget deficits.
Though world governments discuss plans to address global hunger and food security issues, reliable data on who consistently lacks food, and when, where and why they are suffering is unavailable.
Retired dean of the University Faculty Charles Walcott remains actively engaged in making science accessible to the general public and in contributing to the life of the university. (Feb. 11, 2010)
The biological and environmental engineering major was one of 14 Churchill awardees nationwide, and the 19th Cornell senior to receive the award since 1975. (Feb. 11, 2010)
Events this week include a Lincoln exhibit, a bird count, a lecture on native artists, a concert by soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian in Bailey Hall, and Neil Simon's 'Biloxi Blues.' (Feb. 11, 2010)