Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and at the American Museum of Natural History have assembled the first complete genome of one of humanity's oldest and least-loved companions: the bedbug.
Student team members introduced ARG11 to a gathered crowd on the Duffield patio April 29 to update their progress and describe their latest exploits, including a pending trip overseas. (May 2, 2011)
New York state consumers can discover ways to improve lighting efficiency in a special distance-learning event Wednesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at 10 Cornell Cooperative Extension sites throughout the state. The event will feature interactions with experts in residential and small-business lighting energy efficiency. The Energy Town Meeting, sponsored by Cornell University and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will allow consumers to watch presentations over an Internet broadband connection and then ask questions of the experts. (May 11, 2004)
The connections of polymer science to biology will be examined when a major academic research conference with industrial participation, the 14th annual Polymer Outreach Program (POP) symposium.
ITHACA, N.Y. --The fourth annual Powwow and Smoke Dance Competition will be held on Saturday, April 13, in Barton Hall at Cornell University. The "grand entry" begins at noon and the powwow, hosted by the Native American Students at Cornell organization, will continue until 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. "The Native American students at Cornell extend a warm welcome, to native and non-native people alike, to come and be a part of this exciting family event," said Jason Corwin, a graduating senior in communications and co-chair of the Native American Students at Cornell group. "The smoke dance competition is always a highlight. T his event is an annual crowd-pleaser and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Native American culture," he said. (April 5, 2002)
A Cornell team has created the first self-assembled three-dimensional superconductor, another step toward creation of a material that could act as a superconductor at or above room temperature.
The Glee Club is singing to sold-out crowds and performing at venues ranging from public schools to major concert halls on its tour of the Northeast, which ends Jan. 20. (Jan. 12, 2010)
The new Web site, created in partnership with University Communications, has been redesigned for the benefit of different audiences - from job seekers to employees to supervisors and retirees. (Jan. 11, 2010)
Computer graphics researchers are using the techniques of perceptual psychology to discover what mathematics will make an image look the way an artist desires.
Collegetown ART, of the student-run Sustainability Hub, has installed two waste and recycling stations to beautify Collegetown. The waste receptacles are adorned with local art. (Sept. 7, 2010)