A student reads a newspaper in a campus library.
March 2007
Friday, March 30
Internet2 and National LambdaRail Will Merge After All
Chronicle of Higher Education - March 30, 2007
Jeffrey Lehman, former Cornell president, now chair of high-speed fiber-optic network provider Internet 2, is quoted in an article about the merger of Internet 2 and National LambdaRail.
A honey of a mystery stings area
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Mar. 29, 2007
Nicholas Calderone, entomology, comments on colony collapse disorder in an article about the phenomenon in which bees mysteriously vanish from their hives.
Globally ambitious Indian university need: Prof Cornell
Hindustan Times (India) - Mar. 29, 2007
Kaushik Basu, economics professor, talks about the need for a globally ambitious university in India.
Caregiving: Edwards, Snow highlight cancer
Earth Times - Mar. 28, 2007
Dr. Linda Vahdat, of the Weill Medical College, is quoted in an article about the focus on cancer due to recent announcements by Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Presidential candidate John Edwards and by White House Press Secretary Tony Snow.
Thursday, March 29
Economist urges caution on U.S. approach to China
Washington Post - Mar. 29, 2007
Applied Economics and Management Professor Eswar Prasad testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee about U.S. economic policy towards China.
The 'fab' machine that could spark an industrial revolution
The Guardian (United Kingdom) - Mar. 29, 2007
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering faculty member Hod Lipson talks about his development of the Fab@home, a computer peripheral that manufactures three-dimensional objects the way a printer prints text.
Cornell researcher works to develop cheap, quick health test for people with HIV/AIDS in developing countries
Bionity.com (Germany) - Mar. 28, 2007
Biological and Environmental Engineering faculty member Antje Baeumner is working to develop a simple and cheap immune-system test that could help HIV/AIDS sufferers in the poorest countries get appropriate treatment to extend their lives.
Olbermann 'mad as hell,' and MSNBC the winner
Chicago Tribune - Mar. 28, 2007
Alum Keith Olbermann is quoted in a profile on his life and career as host of MSNBC's Countdown.
Teenager Casts Light on a Shadowy Game
New York Times - Mar. 28, 2007
Human Development Professor Valerie F. Reyna is quoted in a story about teen survivors of the dangerous "choking game," in which youths starve their brain of oxygen through choking and then experience a rush as blood is allowed back just before unconsciousness.
Former Senator, Actor Fred Thompson Mulls Over Presidential Bid
New York Times - Mar. 27, 2007
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler is quoted in an article about the possible Presidential run of actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson.
Wednesday, March 28
Snow's Cancer Spreads to Liver
Washington Post - Mar. 27, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Dr. Allyson Ocean is quoted in a report on the recurrence of White House Press Secretary Tony Snow's cancer.
An Aspirin A Day Seems To Help Women, Too
CBS News The Early Show - Mar. 27, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Stephen Scheidt is quoted in a story about the health benefits of daily doses of aspirin for women.
Cornell students build local Habitat house during spring break
Herald Dispatch - Mar. 27, 2007
Agriculture and Life Sciences undergrad Adam Christopher is quoted in an article about a group of students from Cornell who went to Huntington, West Virginia, on their Spring Break to build a home as part of a Habitat for Humanity effort.
Special Deliverers: Leading CEOs Bring Stability -- and Big Returns
Wall Street Journal - Mar. 27, 2007
Alum Ratan Tata is one of the CEOs profiled in Barron's magazine's third annual list of 30 top corporate leaders from around the world.
Hopes for a Plaque-Fighting Drug Dim
New York Times - Mar. 26, 2007
Weill Medical College Dean Antonio M. Gotto Jr. is quoted in an article about a heart drug that has failed to live up to its promise of reducing plaque in arteries.
Vigilance Against Mutations
New York Times - Mar. 26, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Anne Moscona is quoted in an article about the possible mutating of the bird flu.
Tuesday, March 27
N.Y. lab conducting more pet food tests
USA Today - Mar. 27, 2007
Veterinary Medicine Dean Donald Smith is quoted in an article about the ongoing investigation into tainted pet food, which is now focusing on determining which individual ingredients were contaminated.
Needle Biopsy Risks
New York Times - Mar. 27, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor David F. Yankelevitz answers a question about whether a needle biopsy can spread the very ailment it is attempting to detect.
Knife Nixed In Alternative Vasectomy Procedure
New York Post - Mar. 27, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Marc Goldstein talks about an alternate kind of vasectomy procedure, which he brought to the US, after being part of a 1985 World Health Organization team sent to China to study new methods of contraception.
Advice for vets treating pet-food cases
Orlando Sentinel - Mar. 26, 2007
Veterinary Medicine faculty member Richard E. Goldstein offers advice on how to treat animals affected by poisoned pet food.
Pundits and Bettors: Never Wrong, Just Unlucky
Washington Post - Mar. 26, 2007
Psychology Professor Thomas Gilovich is quoted in an article about the ways winners disregard information about lucky breaks and attribute their right calls to superior judgment, whereas losers tend to emphasize the role of bad luck, rather than bad judgment, when their predictions go wrong.
Monday, March 26
Paying by the Program
Inside Higher Ed - Mar. 26, 2007
ILR Professor Ronald Ehrenberg, director of the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute, is quoted in a story about how public colleges and universities vary undergraduate tuition rates by major.
How the presidency got out of control
Baltimore Sun - Mar. 26, 2007
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "Presidential Power: Unchecked and Unbalanced," by Matthew Crenson and Benjamin Ginsberg.
Scientists: More Pet Deaths Expected From Pet Food
Fox News - Mar. 24, 2007
Veterinary Medicine's Donald Smith and Bruce Akey are quoted in an article covering the announcement about the outbreak of deaths of pet cats and dogs may be linked to rat poison tainted pet food.
Don't Even Think About Saying 'Don't'
New York Times - Mar. 24, 2007
Nancy Olsen-Harbich of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is quoted in a look at the parenting course she teaches - "Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word."
Edwards' Saga Shows 'New Face' Of Cancer
CBS - Mar. 23, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Dr. Linda Vahdat comments on changing attitudes towards cancer in an article about the announcement by presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth Edwards that his presidential run would continue in spite of the recurrence of her breast cancer.
Friday, March 23
BREAKING NEWS:Rat poison found in pet food, official says
CNN.com - March 23, 2007
The College of Veterinary Medicine and the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets held a joint press conference today in Albany announcing that aminopterin, a rat poison, was found in pet food samples tested in the Albany lab.
The high costs of not paying sick leave
USA Today - March 23, 2007
A Cornell study on "presenteeism" (sick people coming to work ) is featured in an editorial that suggests that businesses cannot afford the problems that arise when sick leave isn't offered.
Study: We all tell lies over the phone
ABC News - March 23, 2007
Psychology Professor Jeff Hancock is quoted on his research that shows people are more likely to lie during phone calls than in e-mail or in face to face conversations.
Spinal Disc Transplant Shows Promise Against Back Pain
Forbes.com - March 23, 2007
Dr. Roger Hartl, director of the spine program at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, comments on the promising new Chinese research that suggests using transplants to treat back pain may be more effective than spinal fusion or artificial replacement discs.
10 Things Your Restaurant Won't Tell You
Smart Money - March 22, 2007
Stephani Robson, senior lecturer at the School of Hotel Administration, comments on how the use of bright colors and upbeat music may be used to encourage faster customer turnover in fast food outlets.
Thursday, March 22
A Habeas Corpus Appeal Veers to Capital Issues
New York Times - Mar. 22, 2007
Law School Professor John H. Blume represented a client in an appeal before the US Supreme Court this week and is quoted in an article about the case.
CSU faculty backs strike systemwide
Contra Costa Times - Mar. 22, 2007
ILR Professor Ronald Ehrenberg, director of the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute, is quoted in a story about an impending strike by faculty of the California State University system.
Region's population slips
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Mar. 22, 2007
Warren A. Brown of the Institute for Social and Economic Research is quoted in a story about US Census Bureau figures that show a decrease in population of western New York state.
2 Deans Denounce Online Law-Students' Discussion Board That Allows Anonymous Personal Attack
Chronicle of Higher Education - Mar. 22, 2007
Law Professor W. Bradley Wendel is quoted in an article about the controversial chat website for law students.
Labour law reforms can benefit workers too
The Hindu (India) - Mar. 21, 2007
Economics Professor Kaushik Basu is interviewed about issues pertaining to the economy of India.
Cat Owner Sues Pet Food Maker
CBS Evening News with Katie Couric - Mar. 21, 2007
College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Donald Smith was interviewed in a report on the pet food recall by Menu Foods Inc.
Wednesday, March 21
High Rate of Psychiatric Woes in Children Bereaved by 9/11
Washington Post - Mar. 21, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Cynthia Pfeffer is the lead author of a study that found that the rate of psychiatric illness among children who lost a parent in the 9/11 attacks more than doubled - from about 32 percent before the attacks to almost 73 percent after.
Avoiding Bad Dates
Syracuse Post-Standard - Mar. 21, 2007
Food Science Professor and Department Chairman Joseph Hotchkiss is quoted in a look at expiration dates on food packaging.
Nuthatches seem to learn chickadees' language
USA Today - Mar. 20, 2007
Charles Eldermire and Andre Dhondt of the Lab of Ornithology are quoted in a story about research that has shown that the bird species nuthatch appears to have learned to understand the calls of another bird species - chickadee.
The Fats in Nuts
New York Times - Mar. 20, 2007
Christina Stark, the program leader for Cornell NutritionWorks, answers a reader's question about the nutritional benefits of nuts.
Steamfitters Local Union 638
HBO.com - Mar. 20, 2007
ILR Professor Samuel Bacharach, Director of the Smithers Institute for Alcohol-Related Workplace Studies, is featured in a segment of the HBO documentary series "Addiction," in a piece about a labor union that now actively supports its members who want treatment for addictions. The series premiered March 15 and airs several more times through April 16. Related features on the HBO site:
Experts Bios: Samuel B. Bacharach, Ph.D.
A biographical sketch of Bacharach.
Battling Addiction: The Workplace Matters
Background article written by Bacharach for the HBO series, which mentions the assistance program of the Steamfitters Local Union 638.
Monday, March 20
Brand Extension
Inside Higher Ed - Mar. 20, 2007
Johnson Graduate School of Management faculty member Danny Szpiro is quoted in a look at the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program, an innovative degree program he heads that includes teleconferencing between 14 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Amid Pet-Food Recall, Problem Remains Mystery
Wall Street Journal - Mar. 19, 2007
Menu Foods Inc., a Canadian pet-food supplier, is working with College of Veterinary Medicine scientists to pinpoint the cause of kidney-failure related deaths of pets who ate their food.
High-speed academic networks kiss, make up, then merge
Ars Technica - Mar. 19, 2007
Former President Jeffrey Lehman, now chairman of the board of trustees of Internet2, and Cornell Vice President for Information Technologies Polley McClure were instrumental in the recent merger agreement between Internet2 and National LambdaRail, the two main U.S. providers of high-speed networks to academic and research institutions.
A Calculation the Size of Manhattan
Investor's Business Daily - Mar. 19, 2007
Mathematics Professor Dan Barbasch is a member of the team of researchers that have finally solved a century-old mathematical problem - the equation to describe the E8, a symmetrical structure of 248 dimensions - in a large-scale computing project which produced about 60 gigabytes of data.
The Bliss of the Spider Women
NPR - Talk of the Nation - Mar. 16, 2007
Entomology Research Associate Linda Rayor was a guest on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation, discussing spiders and her discovery that two species of amblypygids care for their young throughout the first year of their lives.
Monday, March 19
The Nosebleed VIPs
Wall Street Journal - Mar. 19, 2007
Hotel School faculty member Chekitan Dev is quoted in an article about how professional sports teams, facing intensifying competition from other entertainment options, are employing methods (and people) of the hospitality industry to retain season-ticket holders, who are a major source of revenue.
UK scientists join hunt for ice on moon
The Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom) - Mar. 19, 2007
Astronomy Professor Don Campbell is quoted in an article about next year's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which hopes to discover deposits of water ice below the surface of the moon.
Moving beyond the divisiveness
Akron Beacon Journal - Mar. 19, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Peggy Drexler authors a column on the diminishing tolerance for anti-gay slurs by alumna Ann Coulter and others.
Directing "300" a long dream come true
Denver Post - Mar. 18, 2007
History Professor Barry Strauss comments on the battle of Thermopylae in an article about the making of the recent film "300", a fictionalized depiction of the battle.
Tracking Asteroids (1 Letter)
New York Times - Mar. 18, 2007
In a letter to the editor, Louis Friedman, the Executive Director of the Planetary Society, laments the possible closing by the National Science Foundation of the Arecibo radio telescope, operated by Cornell in Puerto Rico, in spite of it being the only facility on Earth capable of precise radar tracking of the near-Earth objects that may one day strike the earth.
Friday, March 16
Record Companies to Accused Pirates: Deal or No Deal?
Chronicle of Higher Education - Mar. 16, 2007
Office of Information Technologies director Tracy Mitrano is quoted in an article about the recording industry's request of colleges to help in its new strategy to stop music sharing.
Two Novel Biologics Studied For Multiple Myeloma
Medical News Today (United Kingdom) - Mar. 16, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Dr. Ruben Niesvizky is quoted in an article about two new drug treatments for multiple myeloma.
Sighting of Rare Woodpecker Questioned
New York Times - Mar. 15, 2007
Laboratory of Ornithology Director John Fitzpatrick is one of the scientists disputing the findings of geneticist Martin Collinson in an article about Collinson's recent criticism of the video of the ivory-billed woodpecker.
Bright Martian soil puzzles scientists
MSNBC - Mar. 15, 2007
Astronomy Professor Steve Squyres is quoted in a story about the Mars rover's discovery of unusually bright subsurface soil on Mars.
Wednesday, March 14
Photo in the News: Young Whip Spiders Stay in Touch
National Geographic News - Mar. 14, 2007
Entomology Research Associate Linda Rayor talks about her discovery that two species amblypygids, a type of spider, keep in constant contact with their mother and siblings for about their first year of life.
Are Public Universities Losing Ground?
Inside Higher Ed - Mar. 14, 2007
ILR Professor Ronald Ehrenberg, director of the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute, is quoted in a story about the ways private universities have an edge over public universities in research and what results from it: journal articles, grants and books.
Scientific 'facts' that irk
Toronto Star (Canada) - Mar. 13, 2007
Chemistry graduate student Showkat Yazdanian authors a column critiquing science stories recently in the media.
Athletes' Training Techniques May Make Dogs Faster
ABC News - Mar. 13, 2007
Veterinary Medicine faculty member Joseph Wakshlag is quoted in a story that details the use, for Alaskan Huskie Iditarod race dogs, of a high oxygen chamber, which mimics the oxygen levels about 8,000 feet above sea level and in theory increases red blood cells in their bodies and improves endurance.
Spacecraft may surf the solar system on magnetic fields
New Scientist (United Kingdom) - Mar. 13, 2007
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering faculty member Mason Peck discusses his proposed method of space exploration, which is based on the fact that magnetic fields exert forces on electrically charged objects.
Tuesday, March 13
Doctors: More Research Needed On Brain-Injured Patients
North Country Gazette - Mar. 13, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty members Dr. Joseph J. Fins, Dr. Kathleen Foley, and Dr. Nicholas Schiff are quoted in a story about the need for more research nationwide on the care of brain-injured patients.
Tree Stewards
Syracuse Post-Standard - Mar. 13, 2007
Fran Lawlor of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is quoted in an article about a program that trains and organizes volunteers to plant and maintain young trees in public places throughout Onondaga County.
300-room hotel due near airport
Baltimore Sun - Mar. 13, 2007
Hotel Administration Professor Jack Corgel comments on nationwide trends in hotel development in a story about hotel construction in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Prediction Proved: Light Speeds Up an Asteroid as it Spins
New York Times - Mar. 12, 2007
Astronomy Professor Jean-Luc Margot and Astronomy graduate student Patrick Taylor are each quoted in an article about the teams that observed for the first time the YORP effect, named for the researchers that predicted it, in which sunlight affects the rate of spin in an asteroid.
Atomic potholes lead to electronic gridlock
Spectroscopy Now (United Kingdom) - Mar. 12, 2007
Physics Professor S?amus Davis is quoted in an article about research showing how electrons can easily get snarled up in the sub-atomic equivalent of gridlock.
Monday, March 12
Sick cats don't always say me-ouch
Newsday - Mar. 12, 2007
Feline Health Center director James R. Richards talks about detecting the often subtle signs of illness in house cats.
Surgery And Radiation Treatment Double The Life Expectancy Of Patients With Aggressive Prostate Cancer, Widely Thought To Be Untreatable
Medical News Today (United Kingdom) - Mar. 12, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty members Dr. Ashutosh Tewari and Dr. David Nanus are co-authors of a study that finds that, contrary to conventional wisdom, more aggressive forms of treatment for prostate cancer can more than double the life expectancy of patients.
Essayist explores act, art of seeing
Philadelphia Inquirer - Mar. 11, 2007
American Studies Professor Glenn C. Altschuler reviews the book Lincoln's Smile and Other Enigmas, by Alan Trachtenberg.
Education, jobs top list of concerns
Buffalo News - Mar. 11, 2007
Director of the ILR's Institute for Industry Studies Lou Jean Fleron is quoted in an article about the issues discussed at a town meeting in Buffalo, NY, hosted by NY State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt.
Franklin Institute Honors Outstanding Achievements in Science and Technology
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Mar. 9, 2007
Astronomy Professor Steven Squyres is the recipient of this year's Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and Environmental Science, one of nine such awards honoring innovative "out of the box" thinking.
Friday, March 9
Don't be tricked by low-fat labels
Newsweek - Mar. 9, 2007
Applied Economics and Management Professor Brian Wansink, director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, authors an op-ed piece which he cautions that foods with the label "low-fat" are not as low in calories as they seem.
Give breakfast a boost (and can the cola)
Saint Paul Pioneer Press - Mar. 9, 2007 (registration required)
Sarah Pechar and Maryanne Blandford, registered dietitians with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County, offer advice on eating a nutritional breakfast.
Does Tenure Really Work?
Chronicle of Higher Education - Mar. 9, 2007
Human Development Professors Wendy M. Williams and Stephen J. Ceci co-author an op-ed piece that discusses the findings of a survey they conducted that looked at the merits of tenure in the academic profession.
Cancer Treatment Targets Tumor Blood Supply In Patients
MediLexicon (United Kingdom) - Mar. 7, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Neil H. Bander is the senior author of a study that has proven that an antibody called J591 specifically targets an antigen found in high amounts on both prostate tumors and on blood vessels of all solid tumors.
Microsoft Copyright Attorney Bashes Google Book Search
E-Commerce Times - Mar. 6, 2007
Cornell University Library Intellectual Property Officer Peter Hirtle is quoted in a look at criticisms of Google's Book Search function.
Thursday, March 8
What counts most in a candidate?
San Francisco Chronicle - Mar. 8, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Peggy Drexler authors an op-ed piece that contrasts voters' acceptance of candidates' prior misdeeds in the past versus today.
World's Biggest Art Fair Seeks $500 Million in Sales After Stocks Slump
Bloomberg.com - Mar. 8, 2007
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art director Franklin Robinson is quoted in a story about The European Fine Art Fair, considered the world's largest, beginning today in the Dutch city of Maastricht.
Sunlight increases space-rock spin
MSNBC - Mar. 7, 2007
The work of Astronomy Department graduate researcher Patrick Taylor is featured in a report on three new studies examining the YORP effect, named after the researchers who first described it, in which an asteroid's rotation is affected by the absorbed sunight on its surface area being reflected back into space.
Model shows new view of ancient Mars water
MSNBC - Mar. 7, 2007
Astronomy Professor Steven Squyres comments on a computer model of a system of groundwater on Mars in an article that details the model's interpretation of recent discoveries about the Red Planet.
Cornell University Values Korean Students
The Korea Times (Korea) - Mar. 7, 2007
In a pair of articles featuring Cornell: President David Skorton talks about the recruiting of Korean students at Cornell, their enrollment, and Cornell's connections internationally. And-
Korean Students at Cornell University - Korean students at Cornell, Shim Woo-chun in Political Science and Economics, and Cho Eun-ae in Bioengineering, talk about their experiences at the university.
Wednesday, March 7
Is your weight hurting your career?
New York Times - Mar. 7, 2007
Nutritional Science Professor Jeffery Sobal is quoted in an article about recent studies that suggest that obesity is stigmatized in the workplace. Research by Human Ecology faculty member John Cawley is also cited.
Introducing the latest superfood... chocolate
The Guardian (England) - Mar. 7, 2007
Professor Chang Lee, chair of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Geneva Agricultural Experiment Station, is quoted in an article about his research and others' that have found significant nutritional qualities in chocolate.
Trans Fat Fight Claims Butter as a Victim
New York Times - Mar. 7, 2007
Animal Science Professor Dale Bauman is quoted in an article about the quandary posed by natural trans fat amidst calls for eliminating artificial trans fat in food.
Scientists Discover 'Natural Barrier' to HIV
Washington Post - Mar. 6, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Jeffrey Laurence is quoted in a report on the discovery of cells in the mucosal lining of human genitalia that produce Langerin, a protein that "eats up" invading HIV, which may be keeping the spread of the AIDS more contained than it might be otherwise.
Lung Cancer Screens May Not Save Lives
New York Times - Mar. 6, 2007
Weill Medical College Radiology Professor Dr. Claudia Henschke is quoted in an article about a new study that suggests that CT scan screening of smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
Tuesday, March 6
The Secret's in the Neurons
New York Times - Mar. 6, 2007
Neurobiology and Behavior Professor Joseph Fetcho is quoted in an article about a study on spinal cord neurons in larval zebrafish he co-authored which could lead to treatments for spinal cord injury in humans.
The Difficult Patient, a Problem Old as History (or Older)
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Mar. 6, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Dr. Edith Langner is quoted in a story about a class at the college that employs a staged reading of "Philoctetes," the greek play by Sophocles, to illustrate principles in dealing with difficult patients.
New surgical technique decreases colorectal OR time
Indian Catholic (India) - Mar. 6, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Jeffrey Milsom is quoted in an article about an experimental procedure that decreases the amount of time spent on laparoscopic surgery procedures for colorectal cancer patients.
While global warming is fatal to many reefs, some corals are able to fight the heat
innovations report (Germany) - Mar. 6, 2007
Article discusses Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor Drew Harvell's paper that was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and which warns of the effects of rising global temperatures on coral.
New Pathways, Dense Tickets
Economicprinciples.com - Mar. 4, 2007
Article in weekly publication references the recent front page Wall Street Journal article about economics professors Michael Waldman and Sean Nicholson's research that looked for and discovered a possible connection between childhood TV viewing and autism. The piece explains the research methodology employed in the study and debate that has arisen from its publication and promotion.
Monday, March 5
Cuts in food aid harmful to nutrition
Albany Times-Union - Mar. 5, 2007
In her monthly column, Cornell Farm to School Program Director Jennifer Wilkins warns against proposed cuts to the nation's Food Stamp Program and quotes Nutritional Science Professor Christine Olson's observation that nutritionally rich fruits and vegetables are the first thing to go from the diets of financially strapped families.
Follow the leader: Man? Woman? Who cares?
Houston Chronicle - Mar. 4, 2007
In an op-ed piece, Weill Medical College Faculty member Peggy Drexler writes about the changing views on and roles of gender in American politics.
Want a Healthy Colon? Eat a Rainbow!
Toronto Daily News - Mar. 4, 2007
Lynn Goldstein, nutritionist for Weill Medical College's Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, has assembled a list of tips on the best food choices for a healthier colon.
Winter care for native plants
NY Journal News - Mar. 3, 2007
Barbara Fischer, of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County offers tips on how to care for plants indigenous to North America over the winter.
Immigration Law
New York Law Journal (subscription required) - Feb. 26, 2007
Adjunct Professor of Law Stephen Yale-Loehr is the co-author of an essay that addresses whether local and state immigration laws are preempted by federal law.
Friday, March 2
Huddling in the cold
Illinois Daily Herald - Mar. 2, 2007
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Professor Charles Greene is quoted in an article about the official start of the International Polar Year (IPY), a collaborative, international effort researching the polar regions, that cites his report on cold water in the Atlantic impacting the fishing industry.
Drug Fight 'War On Terrorism'
Harnesslink (New Zealand) - Mar. 2, 2007
Veterinary Medicine faculty member Dr. George Maylin is quoted in an article about drug abuse in the sport of horse racing.
Get the sour cream: New 'Lehigh' is a treat
Allentown Morning Call - Mar. 2, 2007
Plant Breeding and Genetics faculty member Walter De Jong introduced a breed of potato he developed, the "Lehigh," to its namesake, Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Report tells of errors in organ case
Los Angeles Times - Mar. 2, 2007
Weill Medical College Professor Dr. Philip S. Barie is quoted in a story about alleged misconduct of a doctor involved in organ donation.
Thursday, March 1
Cornell's president comes calling in Albany
Albany Times-Union - Mar. 1, 2007
Column discusses President David Skorton's visit to the New York State capital of Albany this past week.
Fast and slow -- How the spinal cord controls the speed of movement
Biology News Net (Canada) - Mar. 1, 2007
Article quotes Neurobiology and Behavior Professor Joseph Fetcho and discusses the study he co-authored which, by mapping neurons in the spinal cord of a larval zebrafish and discovering a pattern of activity that regulates the speed of the fish's movement, may have long-term implications for treating injured human spinal cords and Parkinson's disease.
Dog flu runs its course here; vaccine licensing taking time
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Mar. 1, 2007
Edward Dubovi, director of the Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory's virology center, is quoted in an article about the aftermath of an outbreak of canine influenza in Western Pennsylvania.
Leveling the field for unions
Raleigh News & Observer - Mar. 1, 2007
Research by Director of Labor Education Research Kate Bronfenbrenner is cited in a column supporting the Employee Free Choice Act, legislation in Congress that would give more workers the opportunity to freely choose whether they want to join a union.
More Labor Battles Likely Regarding Benefits
Workforce Management Magazine - Feb. 27, 2007
ILR Professor Richard Hurd is quoted in an article about increased clashes between employers and organized labor over health benefits.