Academic

Internet data-mining of natural history starts with $2.6 million NSF grant
New computer lab can morph to fit its users' collaborative needs
CU-led consortium will test new confidential methods to mine census data
Race, ethnicity and indigeneity studies are focus of two-day conference
Fiber Society will probe advanced materials at Cornell event Oct. 11-13

Cornell People

Memorial for Tommy Gold, CU's audacious thinker, Oct. 13
Introducing New Members of the Faculty

Events

Coverage

Cornell conference focuses on global, U.S. real estate challenges
ILR conference topic: How can labor reinvent itself?
Mars rovers receive go-ahead to keep roving, imaging the Red Planet
Photo - 'Bushwomen' author eyes debate
Photo - Rooftop sunset

Upcoming

Labor leader, business advocate will debate offshoring of U.S. jobs, at CU
Cornell's Entrepreneur of the Year event marks its 20th year Oct. 14-15
'Funky Rhythms' in Oct. 7 piano concert in Barnes
Daniel Pearl Music Day celebrated at Cook House Oct. 14
Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts exhibition charts development of artists' colony

Research

Terror warnings boost president's approval ratings, sociologist says
Some onion varieties can boost anti-cancer benefits, Cornell researchers say
Gerontologists: Elder abuse is pervasive, urgent response needed

Departments

Briefs
Obituary - William N. "Mac" McFarland
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