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Mario Herrero, Timothy Ryan, M.S. ’86, Ph.D. ’89, Steven Strogatz and Peter Wolczanski are Cornell’s 2024 electees to the National Academy of Sciences, the academy announced April 30 at the close of its 161st annual meeting.

The distinguished signatories, comprising scientists, economists, and writers, have unequivocally called upon world leaders to bolster their backing for Ukraine's defense efforts.

Google is celebrating the 140th birth anniversary of Casimir Funk, the Polish-American biochemist known for his pivotal contributions to nutrition and health.

Frank DiSalvo, a chemist-physicist who inspired hundreds of Cornellians from different disciplines to collaborate on environmental and sustainability problems, died on Oct. 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 79.

Goldin’s research has revealed the reasons for gender gaps in labor force participation and earnings. She is the third woman to win the economics Nobel, and the first to win it individually rather than sharing the prize.

We offer a sampling of alums and profs who’ve earned one of the world’s top accolades—including a 2023 laureate in economics!

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry includes famous winners such as Marie Curie and Otto Hahn. Here is a full list.

All Nobel Prizes in Chemistry

Prior to his appointment to the World Bank, Ajay Banga was the vice-chairman at General Atlantic. He is also a co-founder of the Cyber Readiness Institute and served as vice-chair of the Economic Club of New York.

Before joining the World Bank, Banga was the Vice chairman at General Atlantic. He is also a co-founder of the Cyber Readiness Institute and served as vice-chair of the Economic Club of New York.