Engineering Library to become virtually virtual
Print materials in Cornell's Engineering Library will be moved out of Carpenter Hall by the end of next summer. The library's patrons primarily use electronic resources. (June 29, 2010)

$1 million grant goes to study Qatar dunes
Scientists at Cornell in Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar have received $1 million from the Qatar National Research Fund for a study to help reduce desert expansion. (June 29, 2010)

Edward Lawler book wins top sociology award
A new book by ILR School professor Ed Lawler has been honored by the American Sociological Association. (June 29, 2010)

New molecular framework could yield better solar cells
A team led chemist William Dichtel has discovered a simple process for building an organic molecular framework that could pave the way to more economical, flexible and versatile solar cells. (June 29, 2010)

Johnson School partners with Peking University
In a new partnership, students from the Guanghua School of Management of Peking University who enroll in a certificate program will attend a week-long training session at the Johnson School. (June 29, 2010)

Two faculty invited to Frontiers of Engineering
The symposium, to take place Sept. 23-25 in Armonk, N.Y., will examine cloud computing, autonomous aerospace systems, engineering and music, and engineering inspired by biology. (June 29, 2010)

Institute helps faculty address diversity in courses
At the third annual Faculty Institute for Diversity June 13-16, 19 faculty members learned about new ways to incorporate elements of diversity into the courses they teach. (June 28, 2010)

eClips to be delivered to small businesses
A firm has licensed Cornell's eClips to deliver these video and audio clips on business and entrepreneurship to small business owners through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative. (June 25, 2010)

Johnson School partners with Upstate Venture Connect
Two Cornell entrepreneurship programs have partnered with a nonprofit to support the creation of a social network for advancing high-growth entrepreneurship in upstate New York. (June 25, 2010)

Ronald Seeber appointed senior vice provost
In his new role, effective July 1 through 2015, Ronald Seeber will be responsible for the social science infrastructure units, which support social scientists across all the colleges. (June 25, 2010)

Learning, not lazy days, define summer at Cornell
Cornell is abuzz all summer with some 4,000 students taking classes or doing research, 400 adults in Cornell Adult University and scores of visitors taking part in one of 60 conferences on campus. (June 25, 2010)

Mental health affects investment decisions, study shows
A paper co-authored by Cornell economist Vicki Bogan suggests that mental health issues or substance abuse in a household may have an effect on investment decisions and management of retirement assets. (June 24, 2010)

Moms' favoritism tied to depression in grown children
Whether mom's golden child or her black sheep, siblings who sense that their mother consistently favors or rejects one child over others are more likely to show depressive symptoms as adults. (June 24, 2010)

Engineers invent 'Smart Walkers' for elderly
Cornell biomedical engineering students working with a Weill Cornell Medical College-affiliated psychiatrist have designed an electronic braking system for walkers. (June 24, 2010)

Skorton urges economists to advance health care reform
Cornell President David Skorton urged the 700 health economists at the American Society of Health Economists conference on campus June 20-23 to promote health care reform. (June 24, 2010)

X Prize car forced to withdraw from competition
After passing a technical inspection, the Cornell 100+ MPG Team was forced to withdraw from the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition for safety reasons related to battery control circuitry. (June 23, 2010)

Biotechnology training supported by stimulus funding
The Medical and Industrial Biotechnology Program, which graduated its first group of 10 students this year, has received a three-year, $700,000 NSF grant to grow the program. (June 23, 2010)

Kinoshita wins theoretical physics prize
Toichiro Kinoshita, Cornell's Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics Emeritus, has received the Gian Carlo Wick Gold Medal from the World Federation of Scientists. (June 21, 2010)

Visiting faculty to invigorate intellectual life
Four new A.D. White Professors-at-Large have been appointed: autism researcher Simon Baron-Cohen, poet Anne Carson, political scientist James C. Scott and economic historian Robert Skidelsky. (June 21, 2010)

Engineering hires alumni affairs assistant dean
On June 1, Kathi Warren became assistant dean for alumni affairs and development in the College of Engineering. (June 21, 2010)

DeLuca to succeed Tambroni as men's lax coach
A day after Jeff Tambroni was named the head men's lacrosse coach at Penn State (June 17), Cornell announced his successor: associate head coach Ben DeLuca '98. (June 18, 2010)

Baja racing team wins first water competition
A land- and water-traversing vehicle built by the Cornell Baja Racing Team took first place against 70 other teams at a June 10-13 competition in Rochester. (June 18, 2010)

Cornell to host conference on health, health care
Cornell will host more than 700 health economists June 21-June 23 for the Third Biennial Conference of the American Society of Health Economists, themed 'Health, Healthcare and Behavior.' (June 18, 2010)

Things to Do, June 18-July 2
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)

Promote 'caring and safety,' say consultants
A consultant's report on suicide prevention emphasizes caring and safety, including the need for temporary physical bridge barriers. (June 17, 2010)

Researchers grow films with magnetic properties
Using cutting-edge spectroscopy at atomic resolutions, researchers have discovered how to grow ultra-thin manganite films while retaining their magnetic properties. (June 17, 2010)

Craig Fennie receives army research funding
The assistant professor of applied and engineering physics has received a three-year, $150,000 Young Investigator Award from the Army Research Office Materials Science Program. (June 17, 2010)

Students produce first wines at teaching winery
Students majoring in enology and vinology have produced the first wines at Cornell's state-of-the-art teaching winery, the only university facility of its kind in the eastern United States. (June 16, 2010)

China's free enterprise economy works from bottom up
Private enterprises, with little help from the government, and capitalism are fueling China's huge economy, a Cornell study reports. (June 16, 2010)

Scholars to attend School of Criticism and Theory
The six-week School of Criticism and Theory will host almost 100 participants from around the world to ponder critical theory. (June 16, 2010)

Sustainability center announces 2010 seed grants
The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future awarded six projects and two workshops with seed grants to explore sustainability research. (June 16, 2010)

Memorial scheduled for Genia and Andreas Albrecht
The family of the late Andreas and Genia Albrecht, professor of chemistry and senior lecturer in biochemistry, respectively, will hold a memorial event, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Ithaca, July 10. (June 16, 2010)

Simone Pinet wins Guggenheim Fellowship
Simone Pinet in the Department of Romance Studies will research medieval Spanish literature with a 2010 Latin American and Caribbean Fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. (June 15, 2010)

Physicist stresses science, 'not magic,' of physics
Phil Krasicky, senior lecturer in physics, had alumni and their families spellbound over the wonders of physics in a hands-on demonstration during Reunion Weekend. (June 14, 2010)

Steel framework nearly complete for Milstein Hall
With the foundations in place, 1,125 tons of steel have been rising on the site of Paul Milstein Hall, including five trusses that support the building's massive cantilever. (June 14, 2010)

Skorton optimistic for a bright future as 'One Cornell'
While acknowledging the tragedies and challenges of the past year, the 'intergenerational community' of Cornell has much to celebrate, President David Skorton said in his State of the University address. (June 12, 2010)

Kindness is free, Peters says in Olin Lecture
Good business is the result of kindness, courtesy and sweating the details, Tom Peters '64 said in the Olin Lecture given June 11 at Bailey Hall. (June 12, 2010)

Sandy Weill sees better times ahead for U.S. economy
The last few years have been trying for the financial industry, said banker and philanthropist Sanford Weill '55, but with strong leadership and smarter regulation, signs point toward a steady recovery. (June 12, 2010)

Faculty discuss international current events
Three Cornell faculty members gave alumni their thoughts on international politics as part of Reunion Weekend on June 11. (June 12, 2010)

Expert advocates for energy conservation, efficiency
Cornell geologist Richard Allmendinger '75 lectured on solutions to the world's closely related climate and energy problems June 11 in Snee Hall during Reunion Weekend. (June 12, 2010)

Matthew Brashears gets grant to thwart terrorism
Cornell sociologist Matthew Brashears has received a $797,000 grant to develop methods of identifying covert social networks, including terrorist networks. (June 11, 2010)

Committee on land leasing advises care, stewardship
In making decisions about leasing Cornell lands for natural gas drilling, the university should be responsible and transparent, according to a committee of Cornell faculty, staff and students. (June 10, 2010)

Gala honors philanthropic icon Chuck Feeney '56
Chuck Feeney '56 and Solomon Kerzner were honored at a Cornell event at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City June 8. (June 10, 2010)

USDA grants fund studies of organic agriculture
The grants will allow researchers to study the use of cover crops in organic farming and how different organic farming practices affect yields. (June 10, 2010)

Faculty, alumni and a grad student join trustees
Eight new members of the Cornell University Board of Trustees were recently elected with terms beginning July 1. (June 10, 2010)

CU Police receive accreditation for operations
Representatives of the CUPD will formally receive accreditation by the highly recognized International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators June 19. (June 10, 2010)

Dizzia up for a Tony; Gold wins Obie Award
Theater alumni Sam Gold '00 and Maria Dizzia '98 are making a name for themselves and their alma mater with awards and performances on and off Broadway. (June 10, 2010)

Things to Do, June 11-18
Events on campus this week include Reunion lectures and tours, Steven Strogatz lecture and preferred vendor show later in the week. A summer preview is also provided. (June 10, 2010)

Stretched molecules allow electron studies
Cornell researchers have demonstrated that single-molecule devices can serve as powerful new tools for fundamental science experiments. (June 10, 2010)

Hewlett-Packard, Cornell reach settlement in patent case
On June 4, Cornell and Hewlett-Packard Corp. agreed to settle their legal differences out of court. The dispute centered on the legal responsibility to pay reasonable royalties on patented technology. (June 9, 2010)

Professor predicts Brazil will win World Cup
Government professor Christopher Anderson, a former semi-pro soccer player, has launched a statistically based soccer blog. He predicts Brazil will take the cup in South Africa this summer. (June 9, 2010)

Promote healthy snacks with location, presentation
Promoting healthy snacks can be as easy as moving where they are showcased, says a Cornell expert, who is helping school lunchrooms. He's also holding a free Consumer Camp June 11 for the public. (June 9, 2010)

Pathogens chase down migrating gypsy moths
Cornell researchers discovered that the gypsy moth's fungal and viral pathogens follow close behind migrating populations, making control efforts unnecessary, reports entomologist Ann Hajek. (June 9, 2010)

Three faculty members appointed to endowed chairs
Three faculty members were honored with newly endowed chairs in the College of Engineering, the Johnson School and the ILR School. (June 9, 2010)

$25 million gift establishes applied economics school
Cornell President David Skorton announced that $25 million from the family of John Dyson '65 will establish a new school - the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. (June 8, 2010)

Effects of welfare reform are mixed for the poor
The economic status of children of single mothers who have gone off welfare and found jobs has improved slightly, but many poor families are worse off since the 1996 welfare reform, reports a study. (June 8, 2010)

Doctors urged to routinely screen for self-injury
Young adults self mutilate to cope with emotional pain, independent of other mental illness, finds Janis Whitlock, who urges doctors and nurses to routinely screen for evidence of such behaviors. (June 8, 2010)

McEuen to lead Lab of Atomic and Solid State Physics
Paul L. McEuen, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics and director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell, has been named director of the Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics. (June 8, 2010)

Recovery act funds computer power supply research
Cornell researchers led by Alyssa Apsel, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, are sharing a $685,000 Department of Energy grant to design power supplies for multicore systems. (June 8, 2010)

Researchers image sub-nano pore structures
In the quest for faster and cheaper computers, scientists have imaged pore structures in insulation material at sub-nanometer scales for the first time. (June 8, 2010)

Film studies assist beginning Russian students
A pioneering Russian language learning system now in its second decade uses film and video and supporting materials online to help students learn proper usage and about Russian culture. (June 7, 2010)

'Fantastic' display of glass sea creatures opens
A remarkable collection of scientifically accurate glass sea life sculptures by famous glass artists goes on display June 11 in Mann Library with a lecture by Cornell expert Drew Harvell. (June 7, 2010)

Reaccreditation will hinge on learning assessments
In the next academic year, administrators hope most Cornell professors will assess student learning. The university's accreditation will depend on it. (June 7, 2010)

New ergonomics resource center models furniture
The new Cornell Ergonomics Resource Center showcases ergonomic furniture and equipment for improved health and productivity, allowing managers and employees to make sound procurement decisions. (June 7, 2010)

Student, family members die in car accident
Laura Katharine Smith of Ashland, Ore., a rising junior at the School of Hotel Administration, her father and her grandparents, both Cornell alumni, died in an automobile accident in California June 3. (June 5, 2010)

Cornell Chronicle publication schedule
The last issue of this academic year of the Cornell Chronicle's print and e-newsletter editions is June 11; publication resumes Aug. 20. Chronicle Online will continue to post news daily throughout the summer. (June 3, 2010)

Mayfest features world-class musical talent
Mayfest, the Department of Music's annual chamber music series, featured Klezmer music as part of its varied programming and top international musicians on campus May 19-24. (June 3, 2010)

Researcher finds diary entries are akin to tweets
Lee Humphreys, assistant professor of communication, is studying the stunning similarities between 18th- and 19th-century diary entries and Twitter tweets. (June 3, 2010)

Scientists reveal first images of 'heavy electrons'
Scientists have produced the first images of 'heavy fermion' behavior, where electrons in a conductor move as if their mass is up to 1000 times greater than normal. (June 3, 2010)

Institute equips faculty with new teaching skills
The Cornell Undergraduate Information Competency Initiative held its summer institute May 24-28 to help faculty members develop new ways to improve student research skills in their classes. (June 3, 2010)

Cornellians working in Honduras in 1960s to reunite
Forty alumni from the Cornell in Honduras trips in the 1960s will reconnect June 13-14 after all these years to reminisce and reflect on how the trips impacted their personal and professional lives. (June 3, 2010)

Three CU Ph.D. students named Fulbright-Hays fellows
The fellowships, for students planning to pursue a teaching career, provide support for six to 12 months of dissertation research in a foreign country. (June 3, 2010)

SOFIA first light flight is a success
SOFIA achieved a major milestone May 25 when the airborne observatory made its first in-flight nighttime observations. (June 3, 2010)

Common Council allows extension for bridge fences
A unanimous vote by Ithaca's Common Council June 2 has granted Cornell a 10-week extension on the temporary chain-link fences erected on several campus bridges. (June 3, 2010)

CITY Project in Binghamton holds Haiti fundraiser
Teen leaders from the Community Improvement Through Youth Project in Broome County work through local Cornell Cooperative Extension office to hold fundraiser for Haiti. (June 3, 2010)

Things to Do, June 4-11
Events on campus this week include a new exhibit at the Museum of the Earth, a blood drive, and many events, tours and lectures of general interest held in conjunction with Reunion 2010. (June 3, 2010)

Got Ovid? Classical database will aid scholars
The Classical Works Knowledge Base, a database and link resolver now under development, will assist Classics scholars citing ancient Greek and Latin texts, and those in other disciplines as well. (June 2, 2010)

Reunion Weekend goes green, offers lectures and tours
From bird walks and lectures to wine tours, Cornell alumni from classes ending in 0 and 5 will be treated to a bevy of activities during Reunion Weekend, June 10-13. (June 2, 2010)

More choline reduces Down syndrome dysfunction
In a mouse model of Down syndrome, pregnant and lactating mice that received additional choline had offspring that fared much better than those whose mothers did not receive choline, a new study finds. (June 2, 2010)

Cornell plays leadership role at wheat meetings in Russia
As wheat rust threatens global food supplies, four Cornell researchers attended the world's largest gathering of wheat researchers this week in Russia. (June 2, 2010)

Grad student receives Women in Triticum award in Russia
Jessica Rutkoski was one of five women presented with the Women in Triticum award at the the May 30-31 Borlaug Global Rust Initiative meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia. (June 2, 2010)

Vet College to open specialty hospital in Stamford
The College of Veterinary Medicine new Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford, Conn., will be the world's largest and most comprehensive university-affiliated vet satellite facility. (June 2, 2010)

Mann Library landscape chosen to test rating system
A student-created landscape has been at the Mann Library entrance has been chosen as one of the first landscapes to participate in an international pilot project program. (June 2, 2010)

Law clinic helps ensure education for Colombian children
The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled that public primary schools must stop charging tuition. The decision follows litigation coordinated by Cornell Law School's International Human Rights Clinic. (June 1, 2010)

Skorton to trustees: Time to focus on successes
Cornell Board of Trustees heard the annual reports May 28 of President David Skorton, Employee Assembly Chairman Jason Seymour and Dean of University Faculty Bill Fry. (June 1, 2010)

Tanner Prize goes to Irene and Allison Rosenfeld
Irene B. Rosenfeld '75, M.S. '77, Ph.D. '80, and daughter Allison Rosenfeld '08 will be presented with Cornell Hillel's Tanner Prize June 4. (June 1, 2010)

Engineers, surgeons make biomaterial for wounds
A compound found in sunless tanning spray may help to heal wounds following surgery, according to a study by Cornell biomedical engineers and plastic surgeons at Weill Cornell Medical Center. (June 1, 2010)

MacArthur grant brings 3-D printers to schools
Cornell's Computational Synthesis Lab has been awarded a share of $185,000 from the MacArthur Digital Media and Learning Competition to bring Fab@Home printers to public elementary schools. (June 1, 2010)

Reinhart-King wins young investigator award
A silver World Congress of Biomechanics Young Investigator Award went to Cynthia Reinhart-King, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, for her work in cellular mechanics. (June 1, 2010)

CU Press to plan scholarly publishing service
Cornell University Press has received a $78,000 planning grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a feasibility study and business plan for a new scholarly publishing services organization. (June 1, 2010)