Scientists have utilized the imaging capabilities of the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source to help develop enhanced light-emitting diode displays using bottom-up engineering methods. (Oct. 24, 2012)
The Cornell Theory Center has joined other academic and research institutions in New York in founding the NYSGrid to share computer applications and crunch huge amounts of data.
Cornell events this week include a talk with actress Vanessa Bayer; an impeachment law panel discussion; "Some Like It Hot" in a classic American cinema series; and a community concert with the Glee Club and Chorus.
Paul M. Kintner Jr., professor of electrical and computer engineering and head of the Global Positioning Systems Laboratory at Cornell, died Nov. 16 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. (Nov. 16, 2010)
Sergio Servetto, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, died July 24 in a private plane accident. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the accident. (July 25, 2007)
All members of the Cornell community are asked to take such energy-conserving steps as closing laboratory fume hoods and windows, turning off office lights, and shutting down office equipment.
Thirty-six Chinese students took the opportunity to prepare for graduate study and experience American educational norms through the Cornell-China Undergraduate Summer Program.
William McGuire, professor of civil and environmental engineering emeritus, died Jan. 31 in Ithaca at age 92. A memorial service will be held Sept. 7 on campus.
As human population grows, disease-causing genetic mutations per individual increase, but each mutation is less harmful, when compared with a population that is not growing, says a Cornell study.