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Sociologist honored with early career award

9/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The award is given by the American Sociological Association's Sociology of Religion Section.

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New ASL minor, events expand opportunities for students

9/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Students can now minor in ASL, take advantage of an expanded set of upper-level classes, participate in a number of ASL events on campus and be part of an active student club.

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Research: Field course interactions relate to student identity

9/15/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

"There is something truly special about on-campus field courses."

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Decadal survey sets agenda for biological, physical sciences in space

9/15/2023 by : David Nutt , Cornell Chronicle

A&S Astronomy and Cornell Center for Astrophysical and Planetary Science (C-CAPS) faculty are key to “Thriving in Space,” released Sept. 12.

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Fulbright-Hays awardees prioritize community-engaged discoveries

9/15/2023 by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

The competitive fellowships send PhD students abroad for up to 12 months to build on their language proficiency, engage with other cultures and complete significant dissertation research on global cultures and societies.

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Psychologist receives NSF grant to study the social brain

9/15/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

With a focus on the prairie vole, Alexander Ophir will study mating tactics in mammals to learn about the underlying neural sources of social behaviors.

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Lecture to explore Native American anti-nuclear activism

9/14/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , A&S Communications

A new “Religions on the Move” lecture series kicks off Sept. 28 with "'Make the Sound the Creator Is Waiting for Us to Make': Native American Anti-Nuclear Activism."

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NIH-funded fly study to pinpoint brain’s role in navigation

9/13/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

A NIH-funded project, led by Itai Cohen, professor of physics, will use the fruit fly to study how the brain processes multisensory information involved in flight, possibly offering insight into human neurological function.

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‘Trevor-Fest’ to honor the late Prof. Trevor Pinch

9/12/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , A&S Communications

A symposium Sept. 21-23 will celebrate the legacy of a pioneer who helped found three areas of study related to science, technology and sound.

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Artist Laurie Anderson visits campus Sept. 26-27

9/12/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Anderson will offer a public talk as part of the College of Arts & Sciences’ Arts Unplugged series and work with students and faculty.

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DOE grant funds study of forests in changing climate

9/12/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell-led team will conduct studies at two sites – in Hubbard Brook, New Hampshire, and in the Arnot Forest, near Ithaca – to gain a better understanding of the nitrogen cycle.

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David Folkenflik named 2023-24 A&S Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist

9/12/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , A&S Communications

Folkenflik's "deep understanding of the intricate media landscape will bring an important perspective to campus during this ‘Freedom of Expression’ theme year."

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World Bank reforms central to Biden’s G20 trip

9/8/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Richard T. Clark comments on new Biden administration objectives for the World Bank.  

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Over 80 students receive NSF graduate fellowships

9/7/2023 by : Katya Hrichak , Cornell University Graduate School

… ever fielded in one year. NSF offers approximately 2,000 fellowships per year to research-based master’s and doctoral … year for Cornell,” said Holly Boulia, director of fellowships. “We are so proud of and excited for all of our … of education allowance of $12,000. In total, the 84 new fellowships will bring in over $12 million in federal …

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From bottom up, bureaucrats elevate climate change as priority

9/7/2023 by : James Dean , Cornell Chronicle

Climate has gained priority, driven by bureaucrats who learn about its importance in highly vulnerable countries and then spread that knowledge.

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Google requires disclosure for AI in election ads

9/7/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Sarah Kreps: "Google's decision to require the disclosure of AI in political ads gestures toward the type of transparency and disclosure measures that research finds can backstop trust toward AI and those who use it."

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NYT columnist to be featured at Kops Lecture

9/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

Jamelle Bouie, columnist for the New York Times, will be the featured speaker at the 2023 Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture Sept. 12.

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Promising quantum state found during error correction research

9/6/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

A team of Cornell researchers unexpectedly discovered the presence of a “quantum spin-glass” while conducting research designed to learn more about quantum algorithms.

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From Friday night practice sessions to 'The Big Money Show'

9/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Jackie DeAngelis '02 is a co-host of “The Big Money Show” on FOX Business Network.

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The College welcomes new faculty for 2023-24

9/6/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Our 34 new faculty will enrich the College of Arts & Sciences with creative ideas in a vast array of topics.

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California Forever plans prove ‘colonizing spirit’ still exists

9/6/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Silicon Valley’s ultra-wealthy are looking to build a start-up city north of the Bay Area, and professor Raymond Craib is not surprised.

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New Faculty: NoViolet Bulawayo

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

NoViolet Bulawayo, Literatures in English

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New Faculty: Drisana Misra

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Drisana Misra, Asian Studies

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New Faculty: Paraska Tolan-Szkilnik

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

… in 20th century North Africa and will be spending Spring 2024 in Morocco starting my research and improving my …

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New Faculty: Gabriela Gómez Estévez

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Gabriela Gómez Estévez, Music

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New Faculty: Jessica Rosenberg

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Jessica Rosenberg, Literatures in English

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New Faculty: Jonathan R. Lawrence

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Jonathan R. Lawrence, Near Eastern Studies

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New Faculty: Dr. Xavier Pickett

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Dr. Xavier Picket, Africana Studies

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New Faculty: Jean Bernard Cerin

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Jean Bernard Cerin, Music

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New Faculty: Youn Jue “Eunice” Bae

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Youn Jue “Eunice” Bae, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

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New Faculty: Shaoling Ma

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Shaoling Ma, Asian Studies

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New Faculty: Erik Thiede

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Erik Thiede, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

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New Faculty: Eric Dufresne

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Eric Dufresne, Physics

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New Faculty: Yunan Yang

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Yunan Yang, Mathematics

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New Faculty: Cat Lambert

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Cat Lambert, Classics

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Kim Jong-un ‘taking advantage’ of Russian need for artillery shells

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Putin’s turn to North Korea is a sign of the resource intensive nature of the war in Ukraine, says history professor David Silbey.

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New Faculty: Yusheng Luo

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Yusheng Luo, Mathematics

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New Faculty: Camille Suárez

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Camille Suárez, , History

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New Faculty: Ambre Dromgoole

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Ambre Dromgoole, Africana Studies

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New Faculty: Rachel Webb

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Rachel Webb, Mathematics

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New Faculty: Jennifer Kuo

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Jennifer Kuo, Linguistics

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New Faculty: Gordon Pennycook

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Gordon Pennycook, Psychology

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New Faculty: Nigel Lockyer

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Nigel Lockyer, Physics, CLASSE

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New Faculty: Daniel Stern

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Daniel Stern, Mathematics

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New Faculty: Nils Deppe

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Nils Deppe, Physics

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New Faculty: Gavin Walker

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Gavin Walker, Comparative Literature

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New Faculty: Mari Jarris

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Mari Jarris, German Studies

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New research sheds light on origins of social behaviors

9/5/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , Cornell Chronicle

The fruit fly’s visual system, not just chemical receptors, are deeply involved with their social behaviors.

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New Faculty: Mary Loeffelholz

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Mary Loeffelholz, Literatures in English

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New Faculty: Madineh Sedigh-Sarvestani

9/5/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Madineh Sedigh-Sarvestani, Neurobiology and Behavior