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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
Kinsella ’81 thrives as neurologist, spin instructor
What do you get when you combine a spinning instructor with the director of the Neuroscience Institute at SSM Health in St. Louis, Missouri? Laurence Kinsella ’81. This history major, and chemistry minor hit the ground running after graduating from Cornell College. From the Hilltop he set his sights on St. Louis University School of […] Read More About Kinsella ’81 thrives as neurologist, spin instructor
Uncovering success
Samantha Nadel ʼ19 knew even in high school that her future ambitions would involve both archaeology and chemistry. Her interest in the study of ancient societies led to her interest in chemistry, specifically, how the chemical analysis of objects can lead to the discovery of information about the past. When Samantha learned about the block […] Read More About Uncovering success
Shanata interviewed for C&EN
Associate Professor of Chemistry Jai Shanata was interviewed for an article in C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) titled “Making invisible work in STEM more visible.” Read More About Shanata interviewed for C&EN
Newsweek publishes article on Teague’s research
Newsweek published a story on June 21, titled “How waste from soft drink production could be used to tackle global warming.” A Cornell College team of researchers, including lead author of the study Professor of Chemistry Craig Teague, worked with other experts at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee on the idea starting in […] Read More About Newsweek publishes article on Teague’s research
4 faculty complete  142 years of teaching
Cornell College is saying goodbye to four faculty, including the last professor who had taught here on the semester system. Read More About 4 faculty complete  142 years of teaching
In brief: Summer 2019
Photos of baby sea turtles, students in Adirondack chairs, and a dance concert; senior capstone topics; and Brendan Langmack '20. Read More About In brief: Summer 2019
Jeffrey Cardon emeritus citation, 2019
Emeritus citation for Jeffrey Cardon, professor of biology and chemistry from 1982-2019. Read More About Jeffrey Cardon emeritus citation, 2019
Soft drink by-products could reduce global warming
Professor of Chemistry Craig Teague and his students have discovered that the by-products of soft drinks could help reduce global warming. A Cornell College team of researchers worked with other experts at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee on the idea starting in 2016, and their final conclusions were published in the journal article […] Read More About Soft drink by-products could reduce global warming
Graduate Fellowship awarded to Nadel ’19
The annual graduate fellowships granted by the R.J. McElroy Trust was awarded to two students, one of whom was Cornell College’s Samantha Nadel ’19. Read More About Graduate Fellowship awarded to Nadel ’19
4 faculty complete 142 years of teaching
Cornell is saying goodbye to four faculty, including the last professor who taught here on the semester The four have a total of 142 years of teaching. Read More About 4 faculty complete 142 years of teaching
Kuo working toward solution to opioid crisis
Retirement has changed over the past couple of decades. More and more boomers, for example, are using retirement to pursue long-held passions or to launch entrepreneurial careers. Lawrence Kuo ՚74 is right in step with this boomer trend, and his passion has the goal of reducing deaths from opioid overdoses. “I am retired from the […] Read More About Kuo working toward solution to opioid crisis
Built for the block: Russell Science Center
Cornell College’s first academic building designed for the block plan is changing the way sciences are taught on campus. Read More About Built for the block: Russell Science Center
No obstacle too great for surgeon
“Cornell was my foundation, plain and simple,” says Dr. Douglas Ramos ’77, plastic surgeon and a team doctor for Creighton University Athletics. Read More About No obstacle too great for surgeon
Teague named Small Distinguished Professor
Craig Teague, professor of chemistry at Cornell College, has been named the Richard and Norma Small Distinguished Professor for the 2019-20 and 2020-21academic years. Read More About Teague named Small Distinguished Professor
Strong receives grant for 3D printer
Professor of Chemistry Cindy Strong has received a joint grant for a new high-resolution resin 3D printer at each campus. Read More About Strong receives grant for 3D printer
Environmental Monitor magazine reports on Liberko’s research
An article published by the Environmental Monitor magazine takes an extensive look at research by Professor Charley Liberko. Read More About Environmental Monitor magazine reports on Liberko’s research
Classes begin in Russell Science Center
The Cornell College community experienced something on Nov. 26, 2018, that hasn’t happened in more than 40 years on campus. The college opened its first new academic building. Read More About Classes begin in Russell Science Center
Cornell College researchers study carbon dioxide capture
People across the world are studying climate change, and that body of research is expanding with the work of student-researchers at Cornell College. Read More About Cornell College researchers study carbon dioxide capture
Davis studies the process of perfecting lab experiments
Myiah Davis '20 is not just learning chemistry, she’s learning how other students learn chemistry for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Davis studies the process of perfecting lab experiments