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Cornell awarded the nation's first university degree in veterinary medicine and first doctorates in electrical engineering and industrial engineering.
A sampling of national and international news coverage featuring Cornell and people at Cornell.
Edward Dubovi, veterinary medicine professor, comments on the new treatment for the H3N8 dog flu virus, which he discovered.
Meg McGrath, plant pathology faculty member, offers tips to home gardeners on preventing late blight from destroying their tomato and potato plants.
Jack H. Freed, the Frank and Robert Laughlin Professor of Physical Chemistry, comments on the death earlier this month of George K. Fraenkel, a chemist whose investigation into the fundamental structure of molecules advanced several fields of science.
Bill Carroll, hotel administration faculty member, comments on a delay in the opening of Universal Orlando's new $45 million roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "Spies: The Rise and Fall of the KGB in America," by John Earl Haynes.
Dr. William Miller, Jr., medical director of the Companion Animal Hospital at the College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses zoonosis, the transmission of diseases from pets to their owners.
Valerie Reyna, professor of human development, comments on a recent study which found that because nearly 15 percent of teens think they'll die young, they're led to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior.
Dr. Philip Stieg, Weill Cornell Medical College professor, comments on the possibility that the cause of television pitchman Billy Mays' death was a brain injury of similar nature to the one that killed actress Natasha Richardson earlier this year.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "The Last Trials of Clarence Darrow," by Donald McRae.
Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member Dr. John Lucas comments on some of the reasons behind the reaction to the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett last week.
Michael Dorf, professor of law, comments on a controversial ruling made by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when she was a member of an appeals court panel.
Hotel Administration faculty members Cathy A. Enz, Linda Canina, and Mark Lomanno discuss their study, which finds that lower hotel prices cost hotels money regardless of whether times are good or bad.
Veterinary Medicine Professor Kenneth Simpson says ammonia odor may be a clue.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "Jews, God, and Videotape - Religion and Media in America," by Jeffrey Shandler.
President David Skorton and Larry Walker, biological and environmental engineering professor, discuss the opening of the new Biofuels Research Laboratory.
Law Professor Eduardo M. Penalver comments on a controversy over the construction of the New Hartford Business Park near Utica, NY.
Michael Kelley, the James A. Friend Family Distinguished Professor of Engineering, heads research that has determined, through observations of the exhaust plume of a space shuttle launch, that the 1908 Tunguska explosion in Siberia was caused by a comet.
Dr. Xiaojing Ma, Weill Cornell Medical College professor, heads research that has discovered how a genetic mutation contributes to Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
American Studies professor Glenn Altschuler and history professor emeritus Stuart Blumin discuss their new book, "The GI Bill: A New Deal for Veterans."
An essay about spinning of university research into private enterprise mentions the task force led by Cornell President David Skorton that will make recommendations on ways to foster business incubation and commercialize technology and other research being done by universities.
Incoming veterinary science freshman Eloise Cucui talks about her job as dog-walker of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's two Labrador retrievers Bonnie and Clyde.
Dr. Antonio Gotto, dean of Weill Cornell Medical College, comments on a study about the increase of people lowering their cholesterol levels.
Psychology grad student Clayton Critcher discusses his study that describes how gay and lesbian participants' performances on spatial reasoning and physical endurance tests were worse when told to conceal their sexual orientation.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "A Failure of Capitalism: The Crisis of '08 and the Descent into Depression," by Richard A. Posner.
Dr. Lawrence Casalino, Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member, is the lead author of a study that suggests doctors fail to tell patients about abnormal test results one out of 14 times.
Dr. Carla Boutin-Foster, Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member, answers a reader's question about night sweats.
Kathryn Boor, food science professor, comments on the recent recall of Nestle's refrigerated and frozen cookie dough products.
Rick Hoebeke, entomology faculty member, comments on the impact of the infestation of the invasive insect species emerald ash borer in NY State.
Dale Bauman, professor of nutritional biochemistry, discusses his study on the environmental impact of dairy production.
ILR Professor Ronald Ehrenberg, director of the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute, discusses ways colleges and universities can cut costs.
Law Professor Eduardo M. Penalver comments on the problematic nature of squatters in structures abandoned to foreclosure.
Patrick Shen, who directed "The Philosopher Kings," a documentary about the lives of custodians at various top colleges and universities, has high praise for Cornell custodian Jim Evener, who was featured in the film.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend," by Larry Tye.
Kathryn Vreeland, a climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center, comments on the unending onslaught of rain the eastern U.S. has experienced this month.
Kevin McGraw, Grounds Department crew leader, comments on the high-maintenance nature of contending with the plant species that gives the Ivy League its name.
Astronomy Professor Jim Bell comments on images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of a 30-mile-long canyon, with apparent beach remnants, where water may have flowed in the red plant's distant past.
The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association has named
Jeff Tambroni, head coach of the men's lacrosse team, the 2009 Division I Coach of the Year.
Rick Hoebeke, entomology faculty member, comments on an infestation of the invasive insect species emerald ash borer in Randolph, NY.
George Shih, Roger Yurt and Sam Yohannan of Weill Cornell Medical College discuss the various applications of the Nintendo Wii game system in their medical work.
Hod Lipson, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, was a panelist on a World Science Festival event "Battlestar Galactica: Cyborgs on the Horizon" in New York City.
In their blog on the Huffington Post, American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler and alumnus Kevin Morris review the book "Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music," by Greg Kot.
President David Skorton discusses the possibility of expanding educational ties between India and the United States.
Philip Davis, communication grad student, is the co-creator of a fake, computer generated "scientific" paper submitted to an open access journal - a type of research publication that will publish research papers for a fee.
Daniel Lichter, policy analysis and management professor, coauthors demographic research which has shown that minorities outnumber whites in the under-20 population of 1 out of 6 U.S. counties.
Nelson Hairston, Jr., ecology and evolutionary biology professor, discusses the new science of resurrection ecology, in which diapausing eggs, produced by tiny aquatic organisms, are hatched after years, decades, and even centuries of dormancy.
Nicholas Calderone, entomology faculty member, discusses the mysterious ailment that has decreased the population of many beehives in New York.
Dr. Anne Moscona, Weill Cornell Medical College professor, discusses the possibility of a scarcity of the swine flu vaccine.
Jim Bell, a professor of astronomy and lead scientist in charge of the panoramic camera on the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, discusses their continued accomplishments after 5 years on the red planet, well past their 90-day expected lifetime.
Charles Brainerd, human development professor, comments on a murder case that may involve traumatic memories from 17 years ago of a possible witness who was 3 years old at the time of the crime.
Dr. John Lucas, Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member, discusses adverse mental health issues associated with being a contestant on a reality television series.
Suzanne Snedeker, associate director of Cornell University's Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF), discusses the everyday chemicals that can disrupt the endocrine system.
Dr. Peter Schlegel, Weill Cornell Medical College professor, is the lead author of a study that discovered that certain anti-depressants can damage men's sperm.
Ronnie Coffman and Rick Ward of the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat project comment on the threat posed by the Ug99 fungus, or stem rust.
Applied Economics and Management Professor Eswar Prasad, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, comments on the Group of 8 meeting in Italy last weekend.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "The Pleasure and Sorrows of Work," by Alain de Botton.
Fred Schneider, professor of computer science, testified before congress earlier this week, warning against legislating cyber security education.
The recent poll of the attitudes, values and lifestyles of New York state residents, conducted jointly by NY1 News, the New York Times and Cornell University, shows that the New York Yankees are leading the New York Mets in popularity by a 9 point margin, 34 percent to 25 percent.
Computer Science postdoctoral researcher Jure Leskovec discusses research he has conducted with Computer Science Professor Jon Kleinberg and grad student Lars Backstrom into finding ways for a computer to ascertain the meaning of text in news cycles.
Michael Jones-Correa, professor of government, answers reader's questions about New York Latino politics.
Hotel Administration Professor John Corgel comments on a recent study on the hospitality industry.
Alan Hedge, professor of design and environmental analysis, offers advice on using ergonomically healthy office furniture.
A 1935 recording of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker by Lab of Ornithology founder Arthur Allen and colleague Peter Paul Kellogg is one of 25 recordings to be preserved for posterity by the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "The Secret History of the Moguls and the Money that Made the Metropolitan Museum," by Michael Gross.
"The Philosopher Kings," a new documentary about the lives of custodians who work for some of America's top universities, includes custodians from Cornell.
Bradford Bell, ILR faculty member, comments on the high departure rate of executives at the Bank of America.
The recent poll of the attitudes, values and lifestyles of New York state residents, conducted jointly by NY1 News, the New York Times and Cornell University, shows a significant lack of confidence in the job David Paterson is doing as NY Governor.
Entrepreneurship Professor David BenDaniel comments on the advantages of going second in an entrepreneurial endeavor.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "After Many a Summer: The Passing of the Giants and Dodgers and a Golden Age in New York Baseball," by Robert E. Murphy.
Fred Scott, director of the Feline Health Center, comments on the benefits of a joint fitness regimen for people and their pets.
A poll, conducted jointly by NY1 News, the New York Times and Cornell University, shows that while 60 percent of New Yorkers approve of Michael Bloomberg's job as mayor of New York City, a majority say that he does not deserve another term in office and that they would like to give someone else a chance.
Psychology faculty member David Pizarro discusses a link between a feeling of disgust and political attitudes.
Sahara Byrne, communications faculty member, grad student Daniel Tattersall, and junior Daniela Retelny describe their research study involving a Syracuse-area school that uses cell phones and video games to learn how students make choices about nutrition.
Doug James, computer science faculty member, and graduate student Changxi Zheng have developed a computer algorithm that can simulate the sounds of water.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "American Radical: The Life and Times of I.F. Stone," by D.D. Guttenplan.
Fred Scott, director of the Feline Health Center, comments on the benefits of a joint fitness regimen for people and their pets.
Johnson School Professor Stuart Hart is the chief architect of a three-day forum organized by the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise that featured noted alumni Ratan Tata and H. Fisk Johnson as well as former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
Kelly Musick, policy analysis and management faculty member, heads research that describes the adverse way teens are affected by parents who frequently argue.
Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member, comments on the increasing use of such alternative medicine therapies as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, and native or traditional healing methods in mainstream medical practice.
The three-minute binary code transmission beamed to space in 1974 from the Cornell-operated Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico is mentioned in an article - which features Cornell alumna Jill Tarter '65 (a relative of Ezra Cornell) - about a call for suggestions of how to reply to an actual extraterrestrial message.
Cornell University features prominently in a travel column about a visit to Ithaca, NY.
Psychology faculty member David Pizarro heads research that describes the role disgust plays in judgments of morality and purity.
J. Thomas Brenna, professor of nutritional science, discusses the grant he recently received from the Partnership for Clean Competition for research into better ways to detect steroid use by athletes.
Ritch Savin-Williams, professor of human development, comments on the phenomenon of younger gays and lesbians coming out of the closet on social networking sites online.
Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research, is quoted in an article about steps labor unions are taking to reverse Bush-era rulings they say impede their efforts to organize workers.
Lee Humphreys, communications faculty member, is quoted in an article about text messaging being blamed for a crime.
Mark Stephenson, faculty member in applied economics and management, comments on the dairy industry's widely fluctuating cycles of boom and bust.
Meredith Small, professor of anthropology, authors an essay that likens capitalism to natural selection.
Economics Professor Robert Frank discusses many of the topics in his new book "The Economic Naturalist's Field Guide."
Veterinary Medicine Professor Jan Scarlett answers a reader's question about feline herpes virus.
Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research, authors an op-ed about the steady decline of workers' rights that has taken place over the past several decades.
Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member Dr. Sudhir Diwan discusses uncontrollable bodily reactions such as fainting at the sight of a syringe needle or blushing.
Applied Economics and Management Professor Eswar Prasad, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, commends Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's style of interaction during his trip to China.
Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member Gail Saltz, M.D., examines mother-daughter relationships.
Lorraine E. Maxwell, Department of Design and Environmental Analysis faculty member, authors an op-ed about the effect of a family's living space on their interactions with each other.
ILR Dean Harry Katz comments on the impact of the General Motors bankruptcy on the United Automobile Workers union.
Theodore Eisenberg, professor of law, discusses corporate bankruptcy in the wake of General Motors Corporation's filing for bankruptcy.
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Dr. Joseph Fins, Weill Cornell Medical College professor, comments on a new form of therapy for disorders of the brain.
ILR faculty member Arthur Wheaton comments on the impact the GM bankruptcy will have on the unemployment rate.
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "The Myth of the Rational Market," by Justin Fox.
Fred Schneider, professor of computer science, co-authors a report commissioned by the White House to review the nation's cybersecurity policy.
Vice Provost Ron Seeber commented Friday on automaker General Motors' plans to file for bankruptcy.
Applied Economics and Management Professor Eswar Prasad, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, comments on Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's upcoming trip to China.
In his Times column, Economics Professor Robert Frank refutes criticism of carbon offsets as a means of combatting global warming.
Daniel Lichter, professor of Policy Analysis and Management, discusses the role their heritage plays for American-born children of immigrants when they choose a mate.
John Cawley, Policy Analysis and Management faculty member, and economics graduate student Joshua A. Price, co-author a study that examined different incentives for losing weight.
Kathleen Rasmussen, nutritional science professor, discusses her role as chair of an advisory committee for the Institute of Medicine, and the recent revision of its recommendations about pregnancy and child obesity.
J. Thomas Brenna, professor of nutritional science, talks about the grant he received from the Partnership for Clean Competition, a group formed by the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the U.S. Olympic Committee and others, for research into better ways to detect steroids in urine.
ILR Dean Harry Katz comments on the impact of the General Motors bankruptcy on the United Automobile Workers union.
