News Archive for 2012
2012: Images from a year to remember
Revisit a year of Cornell learning, discovery, engagement and events with a slide show created by University Photography and the Chronicle. read more
Community board approves Cornell Tech campus plan
Manhattan Community Board 8 approved Cornell Tech's Roosevelt Island campus plan Dec. 19 as part of New York City's public land use review process. read more
David Erickson elected an Optical Society fellow
The associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering has been elevated to the rank of fellow of the Optical Society, its board of directors has announced. read more
Lecture on the 'new normal' for disasters
At a talk in NYC Dec. 12, engineering professor Thomas O'Rourke urged better preparedness for natural disasters and surveyed the role of infrastructure in recent calamities. read more
Winter graduate to follow passion for labor rights
Nick Lawrie '13 will graduate in January with the ability to follow his passion for 'helping the little guy,' thanks to his ILR School education and Cornell financial aid. read more
Game simulates real-world trading for students
Financial engineering master's students at Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan participated in a trading game developed by Levent Kahraman '92. read more
Crowd-funded satellites to launch into space
A project called KickSat will launch more than 200 tiny satellites into low-Earth orbit in 2013. And unlike traditional, big government space exploration, KickSat is a launch by the people. read more
Switching with a few photons for quantum computing
Cornell researchers have demonstrated a device that can measure the presence of just a few photons without disturbing them. read more
Hydrogel remembers its shape
Reminiscent of the Terminator T-1000, a new material created by Cornell researchers using synthetic DNA is so soft that it can flow like a liquid and then, strangely, return to its original shape. read more
DOE funds biofuel reactor research
David Erickson and Largus Angenent have received a $910,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to work toward revolutionizing how biofuels are produced from algae. read more
Professor Emeritus Robert K. Finn dies at age 92
Robert Kaul Finn '41, a pioneer in the field of biochemical engineering and professor emeritus of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Cornell, died Nov. 3. He was 92. read more
ChemE car 'Zapdos' wins national competition
For the third time since 2008, student engineers won the national American Institute of Chemical Engineers ChemE Car competition, Oct. 28 in Pittsburgh. read more
Manohar appointed NYC tech associate dean
Rajit Manohar, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named associate dean at the Cornell NYC Tech campus. read more
Financial engineering students regroup after Sandy
Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan is finally returning to normal after major disruptions from Hurricane Sandy. read more
CAM field members named fellows of math society
The American Mathematical Society has honored 20 Cornell faculty members. read more
Cornell chosen for learning assessment project
The Council of Graduate Schools has chosen Cornell as a demonstration school for a project to develop programs to train future faculty and establish best practices in assessing student learning. read more
Word choices on political issues reveal ways of thinking
A free online tool provides a glimpse into how political events are being covered and discussed in media and political speeches. read more
Students depart on sustainability bus tour
Messages on making schools safer and healthier are going coast to coast starting Nov. 5, when Cornell students began a cross-country bus tour conducting outreach projects along the way. read more
'Ordered' catalyst boosts fuel cell output at lower cost
Cornell researchers have created platinum-cobalt nanoparticles that make improved fuel-cell catalysts using smaller amounts of expensive platinum. read more
Smart as a bird: Flying robot avoids obstacles
Cornell researchers have created an autonomous flying robot that is as smart as a bird when it comes to maneuvering around obstacles. read more
Nanoparticles improve lithium battery electrodes
Materials scientists have developed a simple, robust way to fabricate carbon-free and polymer-free, lightweight colloidal films for lithium-ion battery electrodes. read more
Jack Muckstadt retires from ORIE
Alumni, faculty, students and friends of the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering celebrated Jack Muckstadt's retirement Oct. 25-26 with a poster session and symposium. read more
University urges caution during Hurricane Sandy
University officials are urging the Cornell community to take precautions and monitor updates as Hurricane Sandy progresses inland. read more
President Skorton delivers 2012 State of the University
President Skorton outlined the progress made on strategic plan initiatives and the work that yet remains, while looking toward the sesquicentennial, in his State of the University Address, Oct. 26. read more
Faculty task force offers internationalization plan
Building on its existing strengths, coordinating resources and making additional investments will help Cornell enhance and solidify its status as a top school for international studies and... read more
NSF supports high-risk, interdisciplinary projects
Three Cornell research teams have received National Science Foundation support from a new program that rewards high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary projects. read more
Scientists fight 'super weeds' with sustainability
Two Cornell scientists are researching sustainable ways to combat 'super weeds' and educate farmers on best practices to ride their fields of them. read more
Speaker: More minorities needed in STEM fields
To make the STEM field workforce look more like the U.S. population, more minorities need to be encouraged and supported to enter these fields, said Irving McPhail '70 speaking on campus Oct. 17. read more
NYC symposium to review latest cancer research
A symposium with some of the world's top cancer researchers will take place Nov. 8 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City. read more
Cornell Tech begins land use review, releases images
Cornell Tech, Cornell's initiative to build a world-class technology and entrepreneurship campus on Roosevelt Island, has entered the land use review process. New images of the campus have been... read more
Gift establishes Kionix graduate fellowship
A $1 million gift from Kionix Inc., an Ithaca-based company founded to commercialize technology developed at Cornell, has established the Kionix Graduate Fellowship in Engineering. read more
Free program makes computer graphics more realistic
A Cornell graduate student has created a free, open-source rendering program that is in use by computer graphics researchers around the world, using an algorithm that had stymied most programmers. read more
Cornell NYC Tech, Commerce Department partner
Cornell and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a groundbreaking partnership in New York City Oct. 2 to speed commercialization of ideas generated at Cornell NYC Tech. read more
Two ECE grad students win Intel fellowships
Electrical and computer engineering graduate students Ishita Mukhopadhyay and Jared Strait have received 2012 Intel Ph.D. Fellowships. read more
Student engineers design oil sand toxin sensor
Cornell University Genetically Engineered Machines has designed and built a biosensor that uses an electroactive bacterial species to detect the toxic substances arsenic and naphthalene in water. read more
Entrepreneurs race in 'company-creation marathon'
Senior Lisa Jones had an 'over-the-top' workload last week, with prelims and course assignments due Oct. 1. Even so, she added one more item to her to-do list: Start up a company over the weekend. read more
Support STEM education by training teachers
Julie Nucci proposes an integrated approach to solving the STEM pipeline crisis, which includes keeping the CNS Institute for Physics Teachers alive. read more
CCMR announces 2012 JumpStart grants
Three New York state companies have received funding through the JumpStart program, which fosters industry-university collaborations to support product development, revenue growth and job creation. read more
Wireless data centers could be faster, cheaper, greener
Cornell computer scientists have proposed an innovative wireless design that could greatly reduce the cost and power consumption of massive cloud computing data centers, while improving performance. read more
New York Times blogger Revkin talks fracking
New York Times environmental blogger and reporter Andrew Revkin spoke on the importance of such environmental issues as fracking while on campus Sept. 24. read more
Computer scientists synthesize cloth sounds for animation
Cornell researchers who specialize in creating sound for computer animation are adding the sounds of cloth to their repertoire. read more
Three top tech entrepreneurs will advise Cornell NYC Tech
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt will provide ongoing guidance on the programmatic and physical development of Cornell's new NYC tech... read more
Cornell a partner in $35M NSF research center
Cornell physicists and engineers are lending their expertise in next-generation nanoscale electronics as part of a new NSF research center. read more
Founder of Infosys offers tips on entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship can transform the world and lift people out of poverty, said N.R. Narayana Murthy, speaking on campus Sept. 10. But an entrepreneur needs leadership and courage. read more
U.S. News ranks Cornell No. 1 in engineering physics
U.S. News and World Report ranked Cornell first in the country among undergraduate engineering science/engineering physics programs. Cornell was also ranked No. 14 worldwide by QS. read more
Dale Corson's life celebrated at service
Corson, Cornell's eighth president, was remembered as wise, calm and a 'true intellectual' at the Sept. 8 service in Sage Chapel. read more
Metastatic 'switch' could lead to cancer therapies
A multidisciplinary research team has shed new light on how colorectal cancer cells metastasize by identifying a key chemical signaling factor that triggers the process. read more
Patagonian ice field has lost mass
The Southern Patagonian Ice Field lost ice volume at a 50 percent faster rate between 2000-2012 than it did between 1975-2000, according to new analysis of digital elevation models. read more
Interfaces are key in metal oxide superlattices
Researchers have gained the first insights into quantum interactions in transition metal oxide superlattices. read more
Engineering ranked for Hispanic diversity
HispanicBusiness.com has ranked Cornell's College of Engineering No. 10 among best schools for Hispanic diversity of engineering graduate students. read more
Skorton moderates NYC panel on technology transfer
Cornell President David Skorton moderated an Aug. 22 panel in New York City that looked at ways to spur technology transfer from academia to business. read more
Make your own action figures with a 3-D printer
Computer graphics researchers have created software that will translate a graphic image of a character from a movie or video game into a posable plastic model. read more
NIH funds development of tissue chips to predict drug safety
Cornell's Michael Shuler has received National Institutes of Health funding to make 3-D chips with living cells and tissues that model the structure and function of human organs. read more
CornellNYC Tech now open to M.Eng. applications
Applications for admission to the inaugural class of computer science students at Cornell NYC Tech in New York City are now being accepted for January 2013. read more
Students demo autonomous robotic systems
Student researchers demonstrated their latest contributions to creating integrated, automated functions for a variety of robotic platforms. read more
Scientists make animated collisions sounds realistic
Cornell computer scientists have devised a new method, based on an overlooked bit of physics, to synthesize the sounds of small, rigid objects in collision in computer animations. read more
Students arrive on campus for Move-in Day
More than 3,500 new students and their families flooded the sidewalks and lawns of North and West campuses Friday as Cornell welcomed the Class of 2016. read more
Computer-simulated knitting goes right down to the yarn
New method models individual stitches in 3-D to make realistic clothing for computer-generated characters. read more
Panelists describe using social media in business
Six alumni panelists at the Cornell Club in New York City described how their companies leveraged social media to pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors Aug. 14. read more
Three receive DAPRA young faculty awards
Chris Batten, Hadas Kress-Gazit and Julius Lucks are 2012 DARPA Young Faculty Award winners. read more
Cornell team racks up another win in RoboSub contest
Cornell's Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team first place in the 15th International RoboSub Competition, also winning a prize for technical merit. read more
Two faculty receive presidential career awards
Craig Fennie and Ao 'Kevin' Tang are among this year's Presidential Early Career Award winners. read more
Meghan French named tech campus external relations director
Meghan French, an assistant vice president at Pace University, has been named director of external relations for the new CornellNYC Tech campus in New York City. read more
Healthier Life hub discussed at NYC workshop
The research enterprise at the CornellNYC Tech campus took a major step forward with a July 26-27 workshop focusing on the school's academic hub called Healthier Life. read more
Quality-control mechanism found in bacteria
Bacteria possess built-in machinery that track the shape and quality of proteins trying to pass through its cytoplasmic membrane, Cornell biomolecular engineers report. read more
Rajiv Gupta gives $1M to biomedical engineering
Rajiv L. Gupta, M.S. '69, has established a graduate fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, which will support Cornell students from his native India. read more
Engineers model the threat of avalanches
Using theoretical modeling, researchers have uncovered clues to the physical laws that govern how snow avalanches start, grow and move. read more
Journalists get online nanotechnology briefing
Some of Cornell's leading nanoscience researchers expounded on the promises and challenges of their fields during a mostly virtual online briefing for journalists July 20. read more
Researchers counter GPS spoof attacks
GPS researchers got to test their latest protections against GPS spoofing during a Department of Homeland Security-sponsored demonstration last month in a remote area of New Mexico. read more
Sharon Marine is VP for development at CornellNYC Tech
Sharon Marine, associate dean for external relations at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, has been named vice president for development at the new CornellNYC Tech campus. read more
William Brinkman keynote marks CNF's 35th year
The Department of Energy director spoke on nanoscience and solving energy problems at the CNF 35th anniversary meeting July 19. read more
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Plasma studies lab receives $11 million renewal
Cornell's Center for Pulsed Power Driven High Energy Density Plasmas, under the auspices of the Laboratory for Plasma Studies, has received a five-year, $11 million renewal grant. read more
Natural gas is good transition fuel, says professor
Natural gas as an energy source is a smart move in the battle against global climate change, says Cornell's Lawrence M. Cathles. read more
QS ranks Cornell in sciences, humanities
The 2012 QS World University Rankings by subject have placed Cornell in the world's top 200 institutions in many categories, ranging from hard sciences to the humanities. read more
Cornell to celebrate 35 years of nanoscale science
On July 19, CNF will celebrate its storied history of cutting-edge nanoscience research and discovery at its 35th anniversary and annual meeting. read more
Six-member crew selected for Mars food mission
Researchers at the University of Hawaii and Cornell have selected six people as the crew of a four-month simulated Mars mission intended to test food and food preparation strategies for deep-space... read more
CUAir finishes second at international competition
CUAir, Cornell University's Unmanned Air Systems Team, took second place at the 2012 Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's Student Unmanned Air Systems competition in June. read more
Deborah Estrin is first NYC tech campus academic hire
A professor of computer science at UCLA, Estrin is a pioneer in networked sensing, which uses mobile and wireless systems to collect and analyze real-time data about the physical world. read more
New device will advance cancer treatment
A team of Weill and Ithaca researchers has built a device that captures rare cancer cells from metastatic prostate cancer patients to test the effects of chemotherapy. read more
Experts give briefings on impacts of 'fracking'
Two Cornell professors briefed journalists and Capitol Hill on the risks of hydraulic fracturing June 25. read more
Researchers upgrade ethanol to a better fuel
Using an open microbial community, biological engineers have designed a process for upgrading ethanol into a more valuable fuel precursor. read more
'Gastronauts' learn to cook like a Martian
Members of a NASA-funded research team took a four-day workshop at Cornell to learn how to make such deep-space delicacies as seaweed salad and paella. read more
Winfried Denk '90 wins Kavli Prize
German physicist and neurobiologist Winfried Denk, Ph.D. '90, has received the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience. read more
Students design sustainable housing model in Nicaragua
Fourteen Cornell students recently provided recommendations for sustainable housing in San Diego, Nicaragua, a village of 99 households. read more
Schumer expresses support for CHESS
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer visited campus June 18 with some welcome news: Cornell's world-renowned synchrotron X-ray facility will continue being funded. read more
'Hallucinating' robots arrange objects for human use
Cornell researchers have taught robots to imagine where humans might stand, sit or work in a room, and place objects where they are likely to be used. read more
New MRI scanner to propel cutting-edge research
A powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner has been delivered to Martha Van Rensselaer Hall; it is expected to be operational in the fall. read more
Arctic ice melt sets stage for cold weather
Severe winter weather outbreaks are more likely due in part to the seemingly far-off problem of melting sea ice in the Arctic, according to Cornell earth scientists. read more
AAD sponsors town hall on CornellNYC Tech campus
A panel discussion in New York City provided alumni with an insider's look on the planning and aspirations for the CornellNYC Tech campus May 30. read more
Some stem cells can trigger tumors
Adipose-derived stem cells often used in reconstructive surgeries including mastectomies can create a microenvironment suitable for more tumors to grow, researchers report. read more
Tighter 'stitching' makes better graphene
The 'stitching' between individual crystals of graphene affects how well these carbon monolayers conduct electricity and retain their strength, Cornell researchers report. read more
Atkinson center announces 2012 academic venture awards
The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future selected 10 projects for spring 2012 academic venture fund awards. read more
Engineers make artificial microfluidic vessels
Cornell researchers have designed 3-D artificial microchannels in a soft biomaterial and injected human umbilical vein endothelial cells into the channels. read more
Skorton urges graduates to 'engage the world'
Noting that today's graduates have already made a difference in Ithaca and around the world, President David Skorton encouraged them to continue to embrace public engagement. read more
Proud graduates head to Commencement - and their futures
Graduating seniors, graduate and professional degree students and family members gathered on Cornell's Arts Quad May 27 before Commencement ceremonies to take pictures, see friends and look to the... read more
Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. read more
A spectator's guide to Cornell caps, gowns, colors
Academic regalia worn on Commencement day embodies ancient tradition. From sleeve types to gown lengths, every aspect of the academic costume conveys meaning. read more
Cornell honors top seniors as Merrill scholars
This year, 32 graduating seniors have been honored as Merrill Presidential scholars; they, in turn, honored a high school teacher and a Cornell instructor, May 23. read more
Thirty-six staff members complete higher ed degrees
Thirty-six staff members were recognized by President Skorton at the annual staff graduate reception May 21, Friends Hall, for completing higher education degrees. read more
Nanofluidics sorts DNA for cancer research
Cornell nanotechnology researchers have devised a new tool to study epigenetic changes in DNA that can cause cancer and other diseases. read more
Panelists discuss successful science careers for women
Students, faculty and staff got advice about managing a successful career in the sciences during the 2012 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering conference, May 20-21. read more
Bob Moog '65: How he changed music forever
The Christian Science Monitor: A Google doodle today honors the legacy of AEP Ph.D. Bob Moog, the creator of a famous line of synthesizers, and the grandfather of electronic music. read more
Microsoft Fellowship supports personal robotics
Ashutosh Saxena, assistant professor of computer science, has been named one of seven Microsoft Research Faculty Fellows for 2012. read more
Former Twitter CTO Greg Pass joins NYC tech campus
As founding entrepreneurial officer, Pass will be responsible for engaging with all aspects of the tech sector and helping to inform academic programs and curricula that emphasize applied innovation. read more
Cornell's 144th Graduation Weekend, May 26-27
Cornell's will celebrate its 144th Graduation Weekend. The Senior Convocation Address will be given by Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, May 26. read more
Cornell is No. 3 school for financial engineering
Cornell's master of engineering with a financial engineering concentration was lauded by Advanced Trading magazine for the quality of its academic program and rate of job placement. read more
NYC tech campus finds temporary home at Google
On May 21 Google CEO Larry Page, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and President David Skorton announced Google's plan to provide initially 22,000 square feet of its Eighth Avenue building to Cornell free of... read more
Business, politics, economics play key roles in sustainability
Business, politics and economics play key roles in sustainable development, Cornell professors at a regional symposium of the National Academy of Engineering, May 16. read more
A robot learns how to tidy up after you
Foreshadowing personal robots for the home, Cornell researchers have trained a robot to identify objects, pick them up and put them away. read more
Chris Schaffer to work on science policy in D.C.
Schaffer will spend his sabbatical year as an Arthur H. Guenther Congressional Fellow in September. read more
Exhibition will bring rare artifacts to campus
An exhibition running from June 7 to October on campus will feature an original Sputnik satellite, an Enigma WWII encoding/decoding machine and a Declaration of Independence facsimile. read more
Symposium bridges engineering and sustainability
An upcoming May 16 event will wed engineering and sustainability, as Cornell hosts a regional symposium of the National Academy of Engineering. read more
Students share modbot design at Cornell Cup
Cornell students exhibited their embedded design skills at the Cornell Cup USA by demonstrating modular robots and Rock Band-playing robots. read more
Prescription drug identifier wins Cornell Cup
A device that uses image processing to instantly identify a prescription drug took top honors at the first Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel, May 4-5. read more
Thom Mayne to design first NYC tech campus building
The university has chosen Pritzer Prize winner Thom Mayne and Morphosis to design the first academic building for the tech campus on Roosevelt Island. Cornell is striving to create a net-zero energy... read more
Nanocrystal infrared LEDs can be made cheaply
Cornell researchers have advanced the process of making infrared light-emitting diodes cheaper and easier to fabricate. read more
Teaching robots to use the universal gripper
Cornell researchers have created an algorithm to guide autonomous robots in grasping odd shapes. read more
Cornell makes physics fun at D.C. science expo
Cornell staff offered science activities at the at the second USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., April 28-29. read more
What makes us remember a movie line?
By comparing lines from movie scripts, Cornell researchers show what linguistic features make a statement stand out. read more
Researchers make nonvolatile memory device
Cornell researchers have demonstrated a new strategy for making energy-efficient, reliable nonvolatile magnetic memory devices, which retain information without electric power. read more
ExxonMobil Foundation presents gift to Cornell
The ExxonMobil Foundation has given Cornell $595,970 through its Educational Matching Gifts Program. read more
Baja racing team places first at competition
The Cornell Baja SAE Racing Team, which designs, builds and races off-road vehicles, took first place at an international competition April 22. read more
Two student teams selected for federal geothermal contest
Two Cornell student teams are among 10 selected nationally for phase two of a government competition to spark interest in geothermal careers and education. read more
Cornell Cup team to demo robots at competition
Student engineers will play host to 24 university teams vying for cash prizes at the inaugural Cornell Cup USA, presented by Intel, May 4-5 in Walt Disney World. read more
Engineering launches leadership program
The College of Engineering is launching a new undergraduate leadership program with a recent gift of $700,000 from an alumnus. Erica Dawson, Ph.D. '04, will be the program's first director. read more
ORIE selected as finalist for UPS prize
The School of Operations Research and Information Engineering master's program was recognized for excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of analytics and operations research. read more
Subconsciously, we echo the speech of superiors
Computer analysis of online discussion and Supreme Court arguments shows how speakers unconsciously adjust to those with power. read more
Thirteen University Courses to be offered in 2012-13
In 2012-13, Cornell will offer 13 University Courses designed to teach students to think from the perspectives of multiple disciplines, across departments and among diverse fields of study. read more
$10M gift boosts undergraduate education in Engineering
John A. Swanson '62, M.Eng. '63, has committed $10 million to boost undergraduate education in the College of Engineering - including its experiential learning opportunities. read more
Cornell Engineering launches leadership program
The College of Engineering is launching a new undergraduate leadership program with a recent anonymous gift of $700,000 from an alumnus. read more
New CARE-Cornell partnership to fight global concerns
Cornell and the global humanitarian organization CARE will fight poverty among the world's most vulnerable populations and create solutions for global concerns, including world hunger and climate... read more
Three faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Steven Strogatz, Thomas Gilovich and Dr. Joseph Fins have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with Sanford Weill '55, chair of the Board of Overseers of Weill... read more
Students invent device for the perfect bicep curl
Cornell student engineers invented a simple wearable electronic device that guides the user through a proper bicep curl. read more
Roosevelt Islanders ask questions at town meeting
Cornell administrators stressed they want to work with local community groups on Roosevelt Island as the CornellNYC Tech campus takes shape, April 5, at a town hall meeting on Roosevelt Island. read more
NYC planning pro to lead tech campus development
Andrew C. Winters, founding director of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Capital Project Development, will lead the development of Cornell's new tech campus on Roosevelt Island. read more
Big Idea finalists include soda bottle lighting
Eight teams of Cornell undergraduates are preparing for their presentations to win this year's Big Idea competition, proposals for businesses and nonprofits. read more
Ferroelectric oxides do the twist
Researchers have devised a theoretical method for turning a class of ceramic materials called perovskites into a material that's ferroelectric, which could lead to better engineered materials. read more
Scientists make nontoxic, bendable nanosheets
Scientists have developed an inexpensive, environmentally friendly way of synthesizing oxide crystal sheets, which have useful properties for electronics and alternative energy applications. read more
NSF funds automated program synthesis project
Cornell robotics researcher Hadas Kress-Gazit is part of a five-year, $10 million National Science Foundation project to make computer programming faster, easier and more intuitive. read more
Joseph A. Burns elected new dean of faculty
Burns will succeed William Fry, professor of plant pathology, who will step down June 30 after serving since 2008. read more
Google, Yahoo and General Electric look for tech breakthroughs at Cornell
CNY Central: The BOOM competition at Cornell is a little like a science fair from high school except instead of a baking soda volcanoes, Cornell students demonstrated their own personal robot that... read more
Two students are 2012 Goldwater scholars
Julian Homburger '13 and Adam Izraelevitz '13 are among this year's recipients of Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, which support college students intent on careers in science, math or engineering. read more
3-D, after-the-fact focus image sensors invented
Researchers are making image sensors that give detailed readouts of not only the intensity, but also the incident angle of light as it strikes the sensor. This could lead to after-the-fact focusing. read more
Scientists find breakthrough process for metal electrodes
Cornell chemists have now developed a way to make porous metal films with up to 1,000 times the electrical conductivity offered by previous methods. read more
NYC science teachers learn ways to get students involved
About 50 middle and high school teachers attended the Cornell Science Sampler Series, a free workshop to give teachers ideas for hands-on activities to inspire their students in science. read more
Chemical engineers make low-cost protein drugs
By introducing bottom-up carbohydrate engineering into common bacterial cells, Cornell researchers have discovered a way to make therapeutic protein drugs cheaper and safer. read more
Silicon Valley alumni hone in on design for future
Some 500 people gathered for Cornell Silicon Valley's March 14 event to hear about designing for the future. It featured 20 speakers, including Cornell President David Skorton. read more
University faculty to elect new dean
Running for the position of dean of the university faculty are Joseph Burns, engineering and astronomy, and Risa Lieberwitz, labor and employment law. Voting closes March 30. read more
U.S. News ranks seven grad specialties in top 10
U.S. News and World Report ranked Cornell's materials science and engineering graduate program in the top ten in the nation. read more
Michael King edits new peer-reviewed journal
Michael R. King, associate professor of biomedical engineering, is editor-in-chief of a new scientific journal focused on nanotubes, nanorods and nanowires applied to medicine and biology. read more
DNANO Systems moves to McGovern Center
Cornell's biotechnology business incubator has just welcomed another client: DNANO Systems LLC. read more
Student instructors go to the dogs and learn to mush
Four undergraduates and two staff leaders spent a week dogsledding, camping and skiing in northern Minnesota on a Cornell Outdoor Education trip in early January. read more
Professor emeritus Terrill A. Cool dies at age 75
Terrill A. Cool, professor emeritus of applied and engineering physics, died March 5. read more
Ten on faculty receive NSF CAREER award
The National Science Foundation-funded awards support early-career development activities of teacher-scholars. read more
Cornell professors challenge hydrofracking study
A Cornell study's contention that hydraulic fracturing would be worse for climate change than burning coal is being challenged by another study, also by Cornell researchers. read more
Robot assembles truss structures autonomously
The prototype robot can autonomously traverse and manipulate a 3-D truss structure, using specially designed gears and joints to assemble and disassemble the structure as it climbs. read more
Robotic gripper can now throw things
The Cornell-developed robotic gripper that already boasts Internet fame and imitation has evolved: Now, it can throw things by using air pressure to launch objects forward. read more
Engineering graduate student Dong Quan Hao dies
President David Skorton issued a message of condolence to the Cornell community following the death of Dong Quan Hao on Feb. 21. read more
CU-ADVANCE celebrates major accomplishments
With the CU-ADVANCE Center's five-year grant period drawn to a close, its leaders point to the many ways its goals have been met, but also what more needs to be done. read more
Three faculty receive 2012 Sloan Fellowships
William Dichtel, Nate Foster and Noah Snavely are among 126 researchers selected from 51 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada to receive Sloan Research Fellowships for 2012. read more
Cornell launches rocket to study northern lights
A NASA-funded collaborative research team led by Cornell engineers launched a rocket Feb. 18 from Alaska's Poker Flat Research Range to collect data straight from the heart of the aurora borealis. read more
For Space Mess, Scientists Seek Celestial Broom
The New York Times: The most obvious sign that there is a lot of junk in space is how much of it has been falling out of the sky lately: a defunct NASA satellite last year, a failed Russian space... read more
Top leadership team named for NYC tech campus
Dan Huttenlocher has been named Cornell vice provost and dean of the NYC tech campus; Cathy Dove has been named vice president; and Technion's Craig Gotsman will lead the Technion-Cornell Innovation... read more
Cornell Names Dean for Roosevelt Island Campus
The Wall Street Journal: Cornell University has appointed its first dean to lead its new engineering and technology school on Roosevelt Island, college officials announced Thursday. read more
Ingested nanoparticles could be harmful to health
Billions of engineered nanoparticles in foods and pharmaceuticals are ingested by humans daily, and new Cornell research warns they may be more harmful to health than previously thought. read more
Demand driving cancer drug shortage
WSYR: ORIE Prof. Jack Muckstadt explains what's behind recent shortages of cancer drugs. read more
Christine Shoemaker elected to engineering academy
Christine Shoemaker, the Joseph P. Ripley Professor of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Two Cornell alumni were also elected. See this Cornell Chronicle story for... read more
Computer science faculty, students reap awards
Faculty and students in computing and information science have been racking up awards and honors for their 'extraordinary accomplishments.' read more
The Age of Big Data
The New York Times: Good with numbers? Fascinated by data? The sound you hear is opportunity knocking. read more
Life science incubator welcomes first client
A Feb. 9 celebration marked the opening of Cornell's McGovern Family Center for Venture Development, and the arrival of its first client, Glycobia Inc. read more
Frequently asked questions about NYC tech campus
CornellNYC Tech - home of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute is generating interest - and questions - from around the community. The Chronicle will periodically run answers to frequently asked... read more
Forum addresses questions about CornellNYC Tech
On Feb. 3, leaders of the CornellNYC Tech initiative held an open forum to answer questions, provide updates and reiterate the transformative nature of the project for Cornell as a whole. read more
An Israeli professor's 'Eureqa' moment
Haaretz: Haifa-born Prof. Hod Lipson and his colleagues have created a computer program that generates mathematical formulas which explain various scientific phenomena. In essence, he argues, it can... read more
Business leaders advise students on careers
A panel of New York City startup executives spoke to Cornell students Feb. 1 to advise on the pros and cons of working for new or established companies. read more
Researchers create 2-D glass, by accident
Science: Researchers have created the world's thinnest pane of glass—and it looks oddly familiar. The glass, made of silicon and oxygen, formed accidentally when the scientists were making graphene,... read more
Print your own counterfeit sneakers?
MailOnline: As Pirate Bay starts offering 'blueprints' of 3D objects to 'steal,' MAE Prof. Hod Lispon sees a big future for 3D printing. read more
Lou Derry on WSJ climate letter
EAS Prof. Lou Derry's comment to the Dot Earth blog of The New York, in relation to a post on a recent 16-author op-ed article in The Wall Street Journal challenging calls for urgent action to cut... read more
Portable device will quickly detect pathogens
Two Cornell professors are developing a handheld detector that will give health care workers in the developing world speedy results to identify pathogens in the field. read more
Food safety inspires kids to build LEGO machines
A national challenge attracted scores of 6- to 9-year-olds to campus to show off their team-built LEGO contraptions on the theme of food safety Jan. 28. read more
The World’s First Computer Password?
Wired: Back in the ’60s, there were other options, according to CS Prof. Fred Schneider. read more
Eighth AguaClara plant under construction
In a few months, nearly every home in Atima, Honduras, will have safe, clean drinking water, thanks to a treatment plant principally designed by Cornell engineering students. read more
Students help inaugurate AguaClara sand filter
The stacked rapid sand filter, developed by members of Cornell's AguaClara research team, could well be the reason that Tamara now has some of the best water in all of Honduras. read more
Frequently asked questions about CornellNYC Tech
CornellNYC Tech is generating interest - and questions - from around the community. Tech campus proposal leaders will answer questions at a forum Feb. 3, and the Chronicle periodically will run an... read more
Four companies get expert help from JumpStart
The Cornell Center for Materials Research helps New York state small businesses develop and improve their products through collaborations with university scientists. read more
Model shows how often to review material for flashcards
Cornell computer scientists have developed a mathematical model for the timing of review for flashcards and other educational software. read more
Imaging live mouse spinal cord will aid trauma therapy
A study describes an imaging technique that allows researchers to observe a live mouse's spinal cord continuously over time to gain understanding for treating spinal injuries. read more
Two win Air Force young investigator awards
Two Cornell faculty members - Gregory Fuchs and A. Kevin Tang - are among this year's 48 winners of the Air Force Young Investigator Research Program. read more
Researchers study why metals fail
Cornell engineers are studying better ways to predict how cracks grow in metals, and how to engineer better materials. read more
Algae may be sustainable alternative for animal feed
Researchers are testing the algae that's a biofuel byproduct as a protein-rich source of feed to supplement or replace some corn and soybean meal mix traditionally given to food-producing animals. read more
24 teams prep for Cornell Cup USA
Newswise: 24 collegiate teams will compete May 4-5, 2012, at Walt Disney World to make humanity kinder and culture gentler, at the first annual Cornell Cup USA presented by Intel. read more
High-performance computing tackles hepatitis
The Cornell Center for Advanced Computing has received a High-Performance Computing Innovation Excellence Award for crunching hepatitis C virus data on its experimental MATLAB computing resource. read more
Engineers hide a moment in time
Cornell researchers have demonstrated a 'temporal cloak,' hiding a moment in time during the transport of information by a beam of light. read more
