The $6 million, 11,000-square-foot facility in Riley Robb Hall will be used to develop renewable energy sources from such nonfood crops as switchgrass, sorghum and willow. (June 24, 2009)
George C. Poppensiek, dean and professor emeritus in the College of Veterinary Medicine, died Sept. 8 in Ithaca. Poppensiek served as dean from 1959 to 1974.
The same types of bacteria found in arterial plaque, which causes atherosclerosis, are also found in the mouth and gut, according to a Cornell study. (Oct. 12, 2010)
Eswar Prasad's latest book, "Gaining Currency: The Rise of the Renminbi," describes how China's currency is reshaping global finance, and explores the implications for the dollar's status as the dominant global reserve currency.
The assistant professor of biomedical engineering has been invited to the National Academy of Engineering's second annual Frontiers of Engineering Education symposium, Dec. 13-16. (Oct. 28, 2010)
The Institute for Archaeology and Material Studies will provide a new overarching structure for archaeology-related teaching and research across several disciplines at Cornell.
Sean Patev, a graduate student in the field of plant pathology, is bringing his 3-D printer to Cornell University library events this fall as the library investigates installing "maker spaces" in several campus locations.