http://www.news.cornell.edu Recent news from Cornell University en-us (C) Cornell University ws21@cornell.edu http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July09/CTAAaward.html Cornell University has been ranked a top 25 employer for its transportation practices, which encourage greener commuting and other energy-reduction efforts. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:12:47 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July09/NAE09.html The 15th annual symposium will feature 88 engineers between the ages of 30 and 45 who are performing 'exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines.' Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:24 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July09/PopeAPSaward.html The highest honor awarded by the American Physical Society in fluid dynamics, the prize recognizes outstanding achievements over a career. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:06:46 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July09/TTDJuly 3.html Events this week include the opening of an exhibition at the Museum of the Earth, a lecture by advice columnist Amy Dickinson, and three talks in the humanities and social sciences. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:59:12 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July09/TFAranking.html Among large universities, Cornell has the third-highest number of recent graduates joining Teach for America this fall, according to the organization. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:08:26 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July09/lateblight.html Gardeners beware: This year in the eastern U.S., late blight is killing tomato and potato plants earlier than ever before, and basil downy mildew is affecting plants in gardens and on commercial farms. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:13:36 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June09/Sathguru.html Cornell honored its 15-year collaboration with India-based Sathguru Management Consultants and the 10th anniversary of the Cornell-Sathguru Agribusiness Management Program June 25. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:02:50 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June09/PatersonUSDAlabs.html Three USDA labs at Cornell - the Holley Center for Agriculture and Health in Ithaca and the Plant Genetic Resources Unit and Grape Genetics Research Unit in Geneva - will share $925,000 for upgrades. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:18 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June09/BowserAward.html Paul Bowser, professor of aquatic animal medicine at the Vet College, has received a career achievement award, the highest award from the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:56:38 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June09/CLEO500th.html The paper was submitted to Physical Review D and describes precise measurements that are key to understanding fundamental parameters in elementary particle theory. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:55:09 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June09/CALSnaada.html The National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association has recognized Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a first-place and two second-place awards in its annual competition. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:53:17 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/June09/WLEngineering.html On June 24, approximately 40 staff members gathered at the Engineering Quad for the first brown bag lunch of a new monthly series that offers networking and learning opportunities for employees in a non-work setting. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:51:23 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/current_month.raw http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/09/05_29_09.pdf http://www.news.cornell.edu/pages/Events.shtml