Why the shortage of women in physics? They are hindered not by a lack of talent, but by biases and outmoded structures, said Chicago astrophysicist Evalyn Gates, speaking April 23. (April 30, 2007)
A monthly seminar series on forests and woodlot management is being offered in an interactive Web format and will teach participants strategies to enjoy and utilize their property. (April 30, 2007)
Michael I. Kotlikoff, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell, has been named dean of the veterinary college, effective July 1. (April 26, 2007)
Raymond Craib and Ralph Christy have won Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Service-Learning Awards, recognizing their projects that involve students in research, teaching and outreach. (April 26, 2007)
Cornell Library offers services to help instructors understand and use the 'fair use' provisions of the copyright law, which allow for the use of excerpts from copyrighted works under certain conditions. (April 26, 2007)
Bernard Tschumi showed some of his creative, unique solutions to challenging assignments in cities around the world in a public lecture April 17 on campus. (April 26, 2007)
The Friend of Man, a newspaper published for the New York State Anti-Slavery Society between 1836 and 1842, is now available online to scholars worldwide, thanks to Cornell University Library. (April 26, 2007)
Medieval Philosophy and Theology, an important scholarly journal that was once in danger of being discontinued is now thriving as an online publication. (April 26, 2007)
Ezra Cornell was active in the war effort in Ithaca. While taking medical supplies Washington, D.C., he even found himself at the first battle of Bull Run. (April 26, 2007)
Cornell's Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) Research Team travels to Houston April 28 to participate in NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program. (April 25, 2007)