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One Course: All of biology in food and sex
Professor of Biology Marty Condon teaches an introductory course that covers what she considers to be the majority of biology: food, sex, and evolution. Read More About One Course: All of biology in food and sex
Senior studies insects’ impacts on monarch population
Senior Justyna Kruczalak's summer research seeks to understand how other insects on the milkweed plant could impact the monarch butterfly species. Read More About Senior studies insects’ impacts on monarch population
Class improves environment through bioswale project
In just one block Cornell College Environmental Biology students have created a plan to reduce the campus’s impact on the environment. Read More About Class improves environment through bioswale project
Riries provide $3.5 million lead gift to Cornell athletics campaign
Scott Ririe '79 and Shelley Ririe are providing a $3.5 million lead gift to Cornell's Athletic and Wellness Facilities Project. Read More About Riries provide $3.5 million lead gift to Cornell athletics campaign
Taylor Cruz: Quiet leader
Junior track & field thrower Taylor Cruz is a typical involved Cornellian. She is a double major, competes in 2 sports, and is in numerous organizations. Read More About Taylor Cruz: Quiet leader
Midwest to the Pacific: Hosto explores fruit bats
Hosto's research will help provide information on actions that could be taken to save the Mariana fruit bat, which faces extinction. Read More About Midwest to the Pacific: Hosto explores fruit bats
One online course at a time
Cornell moved quickly to establish distance learning last March in response to the looming novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More About One online course at a time
Cornellians acting on climate change
Cornell is cutting energy use by 20%. Faculty are conducting federally funded climate change research. Students and alumni are contributing as well. Read More About Cornellians acting on climate change
Course welcomes COVID-19 experts into virtual classroom
Barbara Christie-Pope was faced with doing something she'd never done before—teach a biology class online—when she realized she had an opportunity. Read More About Course welcomes COVID-19 experts into virtual classroom
Cornell stockroom manager coordinates glove donation
Jana Klein, chemical stockroom manager in Russell Science Center, organized the donation of the college's unused gloves to support health care workers. Read More About Cornell stockroom manager coordinates glove donation
Dr. Perry Cook ’72, New York City: ‘End is not in sight’
On Friday Dr. Perry Cook ’72 reported that the coronavirus cases at his 650-bed hospital in Brooklyn had grown from 150 to 500 in-patients. Read More About Dr. Perry Cook ’72, New York City: ‘End is not in sight’
Brett Janis ’14: Altering biological medicine as we know it
The research of Brett Janis '14 on drying and storing cells such as blood cells is altering biological medicine as we know it. Read More About Brett Janis ’14: Altering biological medicine as we know it
Biochemistry and molecular biology student inspired by faculty
Sometimes we dive into a new stage of our lives not fully aware of how transformative the journey itself will be and we end up feeling more confident and accomplished as a result. It’s the kind of story that inspires others to take a plunge in their own lives. It’s a Cornell story. It’s Danielle […] Read More About Biochemistry and molecular biology student inspired by faculty
Celebrating the sciences
With the cutting of a "DNA ribbon," Cornell dedicated Russell Science Center and celebrated the completion of its $35 million Science Facilities Project. Read More About Celebrating the sciences
KCRG-TV features Science Facilities Celebration
KCRG-TV9 attended the Science Facilities Celebration on Oct. 25 and produced a story about the new and renovated building projects. Read More About KCRG-TV features Science Facilities Celebration
Deaver ’13: Learning a language leads to greater empathy
Ryan Deaver ’13 says the beginning French he learned at Cornell gave him an edge when applying to the Peace Corps. Read More About Deaver ’13: Learning a language leads to greater empathy
Cornell College to celebrate completion of Science Facilities Project
Cornell College is celebrating the completion of its Science Facilities Project with a dedication ceremony and public tours during Homecoming Weekend 2019. Read More About Cornell College to celebrate completion of Science Facilities Project
Cornell College welcomes 9 new faculty
With the start of its 167th academic year this week, Cornell College welcomes not just students but nine new faculty members teaching a wide range of subjects. Read More About Cornell College welcomes 9 new faculty
Student-researchers explore Parkinson’s, Major depressive disorder
Zoe Randall and junior Sydney Meeker spent their summers researching diseases that impact millions of people for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Student-researchers explore Parkinson’s, Major depressive disorder
Students on the news for monarch research
KCRG-TV9 produced a story featuring two of our summer research students discussing their work to understand the declining population of monarch butterflies. Read More About Students on the news for monarch research