News Archive for March 2011
Lynn looks back on 12 years as ombudsman
In June, University Ombudsman Walter Lynn will leave the job to his yet-to-be-chosen successor. Nominations are being accepted for the position. read more
Professor's algorithms unlock Van Gogh mysteries
Electrical engineering professor C. Richard Johnson is using computing algorithms to help art historians identify which of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings came from the same original rolls of canvas. read more
Maurice Hinchey visits campus, tours power plant
Cornell's leadership in sustainability efforts and student tuition grants were among the issues raised during a visit by U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-22nd District), March 21. read more
Preparations under way for 110th Dragon Day
First-year architecture students have been busy preparing for the annual spring rite of Dragon Day. Their hard work as a class will culminate in a parade through campus Friday, March 18 at 1 p.m. read more
Cornell expresses interest in creating NYC tech campus
Cornell submitted a proposal to create a new applied sciences and engineering research center ... read more
Truhlar '11 BEE named Gates Cambridge Scholar
Biological and environmental engineering senior Allison Truhlar will study zoology at Cambridge. read more
Cornell Engineering ranked no. 10 by U.S. News
Seven Cornell Engineering disciplines are in the top 10, according to U.S. News and World Report. read more
David Williamson receives Humboldt award
ORIE professor received the award for 'fundamental discoveries, new theories or insights' read more
Students showcase software, robotics at BOOM
At BOOM 2011 March 9, dozens of students showed off their cutting-edge projects, from game software to robotics to autonomous aircraft and submarines. read more
Honorable mention for Cornell-Cantabria program
The College of Engineering and the Universidad de Cantabria have received an honorable mention for Best Practices in International Partnerships from the International Institute of Education for the... read more
Physicists measure spin torque in memory devices
Using a very fast oscilloscope, researchers have figured out how to quantify the strength of current-induced torque used to write information in memory devices called magnetic tunnel junctions. read more
20 engineering undergrads get research awards
The students received support through a $134,000 grant by the Intel Foundation, directed by the Semiconductor Research Corp. Education Alliance's Undergraduate Research Opportunities program. read more
High-agility satellite places second in contest
Violet, a satellite designed by Cornell engineering students, won second place in the sixth University Nanosatellite Program, a competition sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory. read more
Terahertz scanners for medicine or war
Cornell researchers have now demonstrated new ways to generate terahertz radiation on a microchip at 10,000 times more power than previously possible. read more
