Robert Sternberg, professor of human development, passed an exceptionally rare milestone recently: his research has been cited by other scholars more than 102,000 times.
A Literary Luncheon at the home of President David Skorton and Professor Robin Davisson will feature University Librarian Anne Kenney speaking on Ernest Hemingway's literary legacy in Cuba on Feb. 10. (Feb. 1, 2010)
Eight members of Black Students United heard author Toni Morrison's views on writing at a private luncheon Oct. 2 at Taverna Banfi. The organization played a role in bringing Morrison to campus. (Oct. 5, 2009)
Linguistics faculty gave area secondary school students an introduction to their field at a recent open house. The department also hosts events in an international linguistics competition. (Dec. 19, 2012)
New research helps answer a long-standing mystery of how individual honeybees sense the size and strength of their colony, a critical assessment necessary for the bees' reproduction.
Events on campus June 18-July 2 include a 40th anniversary celebration of Cornell Cinema, summer session concerts and lectures, a quilt exhibit at the Johnson Museum, garden tours and bird walks. (June 17, 2010)
Students and faculty will take part in the opening of the Ithaca Sciencenter's interactive exhibit 'Japan and Nature: Spirits of the Seasons,' Sept. 29. The exhibit will run through December. (Sept. 25, 2007)
Expansion of Arctic vegetation due to climate change has probably been underestimated, and increasing tree and shrub cover will accelerate climate change and possible adverse effects on wildlife.