On Saturday, Bill Nye ’77 gave a lecture and dedicated a new solar clock, embedded in the facade of Frank T. Rhodes Hall. The Sun had the opportunity to speak with Nye about his experiences at Cornell and beyond.

Columnist Steven Zhang '12 weighs the costs and benefits of higher education in America. 

The University must be applauded for its retention of the education minor and teacher certification program.

After the University failed to fill 85 allotted scholarships in HEOP, Day Hall must renew their committment to the initiative.

The United States Department of Agriculture has adopted VIVO, a Cornell-based scientist networking site.

Following a publically broadcasted invitation from President Barack Obama, children and parents from around the country gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Science and Engineering Festival on Oct. 23 and 24. Hosted by the global security company, Lockheed Martin, the festival strove to re-invigorate the interest of the nation’s youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by producing and presenting the most compelling, exciting, educational and entertaining science gathering in the nation. The festival had over 100 sponsors, including the university.

As an environmental microbiologist and a teacher, Prof. Bill Ghiorse, microbiology, is passionate about the importance of microbes in our world.

Steven Zhang '12 wonders why businesses and universities do not recognize the data that shows monetary incentives are ineffective.

Every year the Weill Cornell Youth Scholars Program (WCYSP) invites inner-city students to participate in a new educational experience. The following column, written in support of the program, was penned by three medical students who help run the WCYSP.