Entries from November 2011 ↓

The Physical Sciences Library, along with the Chemistry Department, is excited to bring you ACS on Campus this upcoming Spring Semester!  Save the date for Friday April 20, 2012 where representatives from the American Chemical Society along with Cornell faculty will be offering sessions on academic publishing, peer review, chemistry careers, outreach and professional development.  This [...]

The Math Library is hosting its first ever Coffee Hour – featuring Mircea Pitici (Cornell PhD candidate in mathematics education) as he discusses his book “The Best Writing on Mathematics” series.    WHEN: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 – 4pm WHERE: Malott Faculty Lounge (5th Floor)     Mr. Pitici’s series is a highly accessible collection of various writings on [...]

This week’s app is for Android users in the engineering fields wanting to keep current with science trends and news.  Per the download site, ” [t]he app gives readers access to all PhysOrg.com content via your Android device. The app features all categories on PHYSOrg.com with real-time sync.” Download here and at the Android App market!

Starting tomorrow, the Math Library will holding these hours: Wednesday, November 23                  8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday – Saturday, Nov.24 – 26        CLOSED Sunday, November 27                        6:00 pm – 11:00 pm   Physical Sciences and Engineering – you guessed it: 24/7 online access, even [...]

PCalc is a calculator app for apple devices made especially for scientists, engineers, students and programmers.  This app allows you to perform complex problems, in addition to simple calculations.  More information and download instructions can be found here.    

Students! Interested in winning a $100 Visa gift card?     Yes?  Then help us re-name this library blog! How?  Enter by taking our survey:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MQNLJT6 All entries must be received by November 18, 2011.  Winner will be notified by email on December 9, 2011.  May the catchiest name win!     Sponsored by your [...]

The deadline to submit for Spring Reserves is December 15 – just about a month away.  However, we are accepting reserves submissions now.  Get them in early and save yourself some time and stress down the road!  More information and necessary forms can be found at this link: http://www.library.cornell.edu/svcs/serve/res  

This week, we are featuring the app MolSync, an app that works with the cloud-based storage facility, DropBox. Use this app to view your folders, files and other chemical graphic datasets. Download the app here: http://www.scimobileapps.com/index.php?title=MolSync

We have received some fantastic responses so far in the contest to rename our blog!  Want your chance at winning the $100 Visa gift card?  You have one week to go!  Enter at this link here:   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MQNLJT6   All entries must be received by November 18, 2011.  Winner will be notified by email on December 9, [...]

The Math Department hosts multiple seminars and colloquia throughout the semester.  See the latest happenings at this link here:  http://www.math.cornell.edu/Colloquia/bulletin.html  There’s even a few events to attend today!