Math professor Ken Brown is an example of the changing face of mathematics, where collaboration is key. An Oct. 9-11 conference honored the popular professor. (Oct. 27, 2010)
The decision was made after considering an extensive review of options, in the context of the college's strategic planning objectives. Faculty and staff will be transferred to other departments within CALS. (Oct. 26, 2010)
A rally Aug. 2 to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at Cornell and in Ithaca was nearly 200 strong by 8:30 a.m. The rally was held in response to a nearby hate group protest. (Aug. 2, 2007)
Legislators, politicians, educators, governmental agencies, business leaders, judges and others regularly attempt to make decisions based on sound scientific research. Translating that research to sound policy decisions can be challenging.
For the first time in its 13-year history, Cornell's student-staffed fundraising phonathon raised $1 million (and counting) in a single fiscal year. (April 2, 2010)
Susan Piliero, associate professor in the Department of Education, is the new director of the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) at Cornell. She was appointed in July.
By understanding how molecules change under pressure, researchers have taken a step toward creating exceptionally strong, durable materials. (Oct. 20, 2010)
When British and American forces invaded Iraq in 2003, they were unprepared for their obligations to keep local residents safe, said Director of Amnesty International for Asia Saman Zia-Zarifi '90, J.D. '93.