A student reads a newspaper in a campus library.
May 2007
Thursday, May 31
TB on a plane? Sign of the times
USA Today - May 31, 2007
Weill Cornell Medical College faculty member Dr. John Ho is quoted in an article about the Georgia man with extensively drug-resistant TB who ignored doctors' advice and took two trans-Atlantic flights, which led to the first U.S. government-ordered quarantine since 1963.
U.S. food aid reform plan has stout foes
Akron Beacon Journal - May 31, 2007
Applied Economics and Management Professor Christopher Barrett is quoted in a story about criticisms of proposed changes to the ways the U.S. makes donations of food overseas.
Lake Weed Woes Growing
Syracuse Post-Standard - May 31, 2007
Natural Resources Professor Ed Mills comments on the effects of eel grass in Onondaga Lake in an article about the problems posed by its overgrowth.
Cornell Chairman Makes $25 Million Donation for Life Sciences
Bloomberg - May 30, 2007
Board of Trustees chairman Peter Meinig and his wife Nancy have made a $25 million gift to the university to fund investigatorships in the life sciences.
NASA Rover Finds Hints of Past Hot Springs on Mars
China Radio International (China) - May 29, 2007
Astronomy Professor Steve Squyres is quoted in an article about how the discovery in Martian soil by the Mars Rover Spirit of silica, evidence of possible past water, indicates that the water may have been contained in geothermal hot springs.
Wednesday, May 30
Spitzer Names a Panel to Improve Universities in New York
New York Times - May 30, 2007
Cornell President Emeritus Hunter R. Rawlings III has been chosen by N.Y. Gov. Eliot Spitzer to head a commission to come up with recommendations for the improvement of higher education in New York, and he is quoted in an article that discusses the reasons for forming the commission.
Let them eat weeds, carefully
Newsday - May 30, 2007
Andy Senesac of the Suffolk County Cooperative Extension is quoted answering a reader's question about common weeds that may be edible.
Labor Won't Embrace Immigrants
Forbes Magazine - May 29, 2007
ILR Professor Emeritus Vernon Briggs is quoted in an article about the impact on organized labor of the push to grant guest-worker status, and eventually citizenship, to undocumented immigrants.
Rapid Test Would Save Babies From Syphilis
Medical News Today (United Kingdom) - May 29, 2007
Weill Medical College faculty member Bruce Schackman headed research in Haiti to develop new and faster tests for syphilis, resulting in improved survival and health of babies.
Tuesday, May 29
Virginia companies attract national attention for corporate wellness
Virginian-Pilot - May 27, 2007
Ron Goetzel, director of Cornell's Institute for Health and Productivity Studies, comments on the benefit employers can expect if they invest in corporate wellness programs.
U.S. food aid reform plan has stout foes
Chicago Tribune - May 28, 2007
A study co-authored by Christopher Barrett, professor of applied economics and management, is quoted in this article discussing how the current process of aid for foreign countries includes expenses and delays which cost lives.
Thursday, May 24
The truth about cat and dog food
Salon.com - May 24, 2007
Donald Smith, the Austin O Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, suggests that the recent pet food recall may be the "canary in the coal mine," exposing how easily contaminates could enter our food supply.
The Period At The End Of The Pill
CBS.com - May 23, 2007
Sheldon Segal, Weill Cornell Medical College professor of pharmacology, explains that "periods" experienced on the pill are actually hormonal withdrawal bleeds and not the shedding of an unfertilized egg.
Data-Mining Moves into the Mainstream
News Factor Network - May 23, 2007
Jon Kleinberg, professor of computer science, credits the increased use of data mining for introducing "computing and algorithmic processes into the social sciences in a big way."
Wednesday, May 23
Fight Fat with Flavor
Men's Health - May 23, 2007
Professor Brian Wansink, director of Cornell's Food and Brand Lab, comments on how flavor intensity may have a large effect on satisfaction, instead of the portion of food served.
Waist size tied to urinary symptoms in older men
Scientific American - May 22, 2007
Steven Kaplan, professor of urology at Weill Cornell Medical College, comments on his research that links a larger waist size to an increased incidence of "voiding dysfuntion."
War for Talent Rages in Superheated Market
Fox 50 (N.C.) - May 21, 2007
David Funk, director of the Cornell Program in Real Estate, comments on the changes in the real estate job market.
Tuesday, May 22
On the Trail of Economic Oddities
Businessweek - May 21, 2007
Robert Frank, professor of economics, is interviewed about his latest book and his hope that readers can become "economic naturalists" by the time they've finished the book.
Spirit Finds Proof of Wet Past on Mars
Vancouver Columbian - May 21, 2007
Astronomer Steven Squyres, the G Smith Professor of Planetary Science, comments on the discovery of silica in Gusev Crater on Mars, which indicates that larger amounts of water may have been present.
An apple peel a day keeps the doctor away
Eagle-Tribune (Mass.) - May 21, 2007
This article briefly discusses recent Cornell research which found that triterpenoids, compounds found in apple peels, attack cancer cells.
Contract talks to kick off for 20,000 GE workers
Business Insurance.com - May 17, 2007
Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research, comments on the good results that several unions have had in coming together to negotiate as a block.
Monday, May 21
A Return to the Land, for Fuel
Wilmington Star - May 19, 2007
David Pimentel, professor of ecology and evolutionarily biology, lauds Hawaii in it's efforts to pursue renewable energy sources.
Lethal Virus Hits U.S. Great Lakes Species, Threatens Fishing
Bloomberg.com : Canada - May 18, 2007
Paul Bowser, professor of microbiology and immunology, comments on potential impact that viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) could inflict on New York's sport-fishing economy.
Cerberus may bring trouble for UAW
USA Today - May 17, 2007
Harry Katz, dean of Industrial and Labor Relations, comments on the potential shake-up to follow Cerberus' purchase of Chrysler.
Thursday, May 17
West Nile Virus Decimates Suburban Birds
San Francisco Chronicle - May 17, 2007
Wesley Hochachka, senior research associate with the Lab of Ornithology, comments on a study which showed that seven species of birds have had a dramatic decline in population since the introduction of the West Nile Virus to the United States.
HUH? -- To sneeze, perchance to die?
Centre Daily Times (Pa.) - May 16, 2007
Dr. Ashutosh Kacker, associate professor of otorhinolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College, dispells the myth that you "temporarily" die when you sneeze.
ECO-FRIENDLY: Cooperative Extension says take care of your lawn and the environment
Journal Register (N.Y.) - May 16, 2007
This article references tips by Marty Petrovic, professor of horticulture, on how to keep your lawn looking good and environmentally friendly.
Wednesday, May 16
Keeping Out the Wildlife
New York Times - May 16, 2007
Paul Curtis, coordinator for the Wildlife Damage Management Program, comments on the large amount of damage that deer can do to gardens.
The Debate Room: MBA: A Mere Option
BusinessWeek - May 16, 2007
Cathy Dove, associate dean of the Johnson Graduate School of Management, takes the "con" position in this article which suggests that a MBA degree is overrated. Dove believes the experience and knowledge that comes with completing MBA coursework is extremely valuable.
Cities act on immigration
Dallas Morning News - May 16, 2007
Stephen Yale-Loehr, adjunct professor of law, comments on the difficulties that activists face in trying to crack down on illegal immigration, especially in determing a person's legal status.
Tuesday, May 15
2ND ROUTE TO ORGAN REMOVAL
New York Post - May 15, 2007
Dr. James L. Clarke, clinical assistant professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, comments on the relatively new practice of endoscopic surgeries that require no exterior incisions which enter the body through a naturally occurring orifices.
Analysis: Low coverage for disabilities
Washington Times - May 14, 2007
David Stapleton, senior research associate at the Cornell Institute of Policy Research, comments on the potential crisis facing disability programs as the baby boomers generation ages.
New Procedure Helps Men Minimize Incontinence After Prostatectomy
Doctor's Guide - May 14, 2007
Physicians at Weill Cornell Medical College - Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari, director of robotic prostatectomy and outcomes research, and Dr. E. Darracott Vaughan, The James J. Colt Professor of Urology - comment on a new techinque that they devised that should reduce incontinence in men who've undergone prostatectomies.
Monday, May 14
Bank on discrimination, not a $138,095 paycheck
The Kansas City Star - May 13, 2007
On the occasion of Mother's Day, columnist Ellen Goodman describes the recent study by Sociology faculty member Shelley Correll that revealed a penalty for being a working mother.
Job security, pensions top issues in GE-union contract talks
Newsday - May 13, 2007
ILR Professor Richard Hurd comments on contract talks between GE and labor unions that represent 23,000 workers in an article about how the company's long range plans affects its workforce.
Goodnight, ladies: Use clues to choose the right mattress
Orlando Sentinel - May 13, 2007
Psychology Professor James Maas is quoted in a story on two online shopping guides for women setting out to buy new mattresses.
Tapping the sun with plastics
Brisbane Courier-Mail (Australia) - May 13, 2007
Cornell NanoScale Facility director George Malliaras is quoted in an article about incentives the Australian government are including in their budget to encourage the development of improved solar energy.
China's Currency Problems
Forbes Magazine - May 3, 2007
Applied Economics and Management Professor Eswar Prasad is quoted in an article about China's undervalued currency.
Friday, May 11
Clothing that is the latest in germ warfare
London Daily Telegraph - May 11, 2007
Juan Hinestroza, assistant professor in fiber science and apparel design, comments on his research, which helped create several articles of clothing that use nanoparticles to kill off harmful bacteria on contact.
Addition article from Italy on Juan Hinestroza's research:
Dagli Usa vestiti a prova di germi e smog
Corriere della sera (Italy) - May 11, 2007
For Most People, Gluten Isn't a Diet Enemy
NPR's Morning Edition - May 10, 2007
Joe Hotchkiss, professor of food science, comments on the prevalence and relative harmlessness of wheat gluten in the average person's diet.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts & Ecornell Announce Partnership For Employee Development
Hotel Interactive - May 10, 2007
Chris Proulx, president and CEO of eCornell, comments on the new partnership with Fairmont Hotels, where eCornell, in cooperation with the Hotel Administration school, Johnson Graduate School of Management and the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, developed an online training and education program.
Order up, with side of calorie facts
Albany Times-Union - May 6, 2007
In her monthly column, Jennifer Wilkins discusses the increased pressure on fast food and other chain restaurants to display the nutritional information of their food.
Thursday, May 10
Is that painting real? Ask a mathematician.
Christian Science Monitor - May 10, 2007
Richard Johnson, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is featured in this article discussing his project to "define Van Gogh's unique style in mathematical terms" to help simplify the sometimes muddy process of authenticating artwork.
New information about HPV
WABC-TV (N.Y.C.) - May 9, 2007
Dr. Michael Stewart, Weill Cornell professor of otorhinolaryngology, comments on studies that link increased risk of throat cancers to exposure to HPV and the possibility that vaccinations may decrease that risk.
China acts on pet food poisoning
CNNMoney.com - May 9, 2007
Bruce Akey, director of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center in the College of Veterinary Medicine, comments on the pet food poisoning and how it is showing how "fragmented" the food safety chain can be.
Many women still hit maternal wall in the workplace
State Journal-Register (Ill.) - May 10, 2007
Shelley Correll, associate professor of sociology, is featured in an article about her study, published this week in the American Journal of Sociology, which shows that there is a motherhood penalty in the job market.
Wednesday, May 9
College Presidents Angry At 'U.S. News' Rankings
MediaDailyNews - May 9, 2007
Ronald Ehrenberg, professor of economics and director of Cornell's Higher Education Research Institute, comments on the effort by several small colleges to rally support for witholding information used for rankings, but says it's unlikely to bring about any change unless a majority follows through.
Getting a breakfast jolt -- without cola
It's important to start day with protein, whole grain, a fruit or veggie
Charlotte Observer - May 9, 2007
Sarah Pechar, a cooperative extension associate, suggests ways to give your breakfast a boost without caffeine and alot of sugar.
Checking in on hotel loyalty
USA Today - May 8, 2007
Judy Siguaw, J. Thomas Clark Professor of Entrepreneurship and Personal Enterprise, argues that hotel loyalty programs may not be as powerful as they seem, since many travellers will carry cards for multiple chains and use whichever fits their current location.
McDonald's Unveils Global 'Shrek' Movie Promotion
AdvertisingAge - May 8, 2007
Brian Wansink, director of Cornell's Food and Brand Lab, comments on McDonald's launch of a 'Shrek the Third' movie promotion with a "healthy" emphasis on milk and apples.
Tuesday, May 8
Traumas Like Sept. 11 Make Brains More Reactive To Fear
ScienceDaily - May 8, 2007
Elise Temple, assistant professor of human development, comments on the study she co-authored which finds that people who seemed resilient but were close to the World Trade Center during 9/11 have brains that are more reactive to emotional stimuli than those who were more than 200 miles away.
Officiating bias study worthy of debate
Kansas City Star - May 8, 2007
An opinion piece criticizes people dismissing a recent study - co-conducted by graduate student Joseph Price - that found bias in referee calls in the NBA and encourages using the study as a foundation for discussion and debate on racism in the United States.
Students Search for the Words to Go With Their Cultural Pride
New York Times - May 7, 2007
Lu Ning Yang, a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, comments on a Chinese "heritage" speaking class offered by senior lecturer Yufen Lee, which has gained popularity with students with Chinese heritage who may not be literate in Chinese.
Rover finds evidence of Mars volcano
Washington Times - May 7, 2007
Astronomer Steven Squyres, the G Smith Professor of Planetary Science, comments on the evidence of volcanic activity on Mars found by the Mars rover.
Monday, May 7
3-D printers a trek in a sci-fi direction
Los Angeles Daily News - May 6, 2007
Hod Lipson, assistant professor of mechanical & aerospace engineering, talks about his research on the development of a 3D printer for household use.
Fuel for thought
Newport News Daily Press - May 5, 2007
David Pimentel, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, praises NASCAR for not jumping into making ethanol compatible racing vehicles, as his studies have found that the process is very inefficient.
Honey bees disappearing on LI, nationally
Newsday- May 5, 2007
Nicholas Calderone, associate professor of entomology, comments on the increased crop value created by keeping honeybee colonies on farmland.
Friday, May 3
Fewer Americans call themselves multiracial
USA Today - May 4, 2007
Daniel Lichter, professor of Policy Analysis and Management, comments on a study that shows fewer people are indentifying themselves as multiracial.
Heavy Drinkers: Smaller Brains?
CBS 19 (Texas) - May 4, 2007
Dr. Robert Millmanm, a psychiatrist at Cornell's Weill Medical College, is featured speaking about research that shows excessive alcohol consumption can shrink your brain.
Mercury May Have Molten Fluid Inside
Las Vegas Sun - May 3, 2007
Jean-Luc Margot, assistant professor of astronomy, was the lead researcher for a study that shows Mercury's core may be fluid rather than solid.
Wednesday, May 2
Study of N.B.A. Sees Racial Bias in Calling Fouls
New York Times - May 2, 2007
Research done in part by Joseph Price, a graduate student in economics, is featured in this article discussing the possible race bias found in NBA playcalling.
Easy Ways To Ease Up On Your Body
Forbes.com - May 2, 2007
Alan Hedge, professor of ergonomics, is quoted in an article discussing small adjustments you can make to avoid aches and pains that come from everyday living.
5 Tips From 'Mindless Eating'
New York Times - May 2, 2007
Taken from the book 'Mindless Eating,' this article features hints on how to avoid some eating pitfalls discovered by Professor Brian Wansink, director of the Food and Brand Lab.
Melamine and The Poison Pet Food
Southern California Public Radio - May 1, 2007
Donald Smith, the Austin O Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, is featured in a discussion of melamine and pet food. (Third story down under May 1 heading)
Tuesday, May 1
Colleges Get Radical On Tuition
CBS News - April 30, 2007
Cornell Higher Education Research Institute director Professor Ronald Ehrenberg is quoted in a look at steps colleges and universities are taking to attract more students by lowering tuition and other cost-saving measures.
The iPod generation in stitches
Christian Science Monitor - April 30, 2007
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler is quoted in an article about the resurgence of sewing as a hobby for young adults.
H-1B Visas Used Up Overnight
New York Law Journal (subscription required) - April 23, 2007
Adjunct Professor of Law Stephen Yale-Loehr is the co-author of a column about the H-1B cap crisis in immigration law.