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Halle Livermore

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Ask our Ambassadors: Why choosing a humanities major was right for me

Halle Livermore says there are infinite pathways you can take to decide on your major.
Nanor Seraydarian

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Concerto Competition winner to perform with Cornell Symphony Orchestra

Nanor Seraydarian will perform Ernest Chausson’s “Poème” as a featured soloist alongside the Cornell Symphony Orchestra at Bailey Hall
John Martinis

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Quantum computing pioneer to share insights in Bethe lectures

On April 27, physicist John Martinis will explain the basic concepts behind quantum computing for a general audience.
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Genetics affects functions of gut microbiome

Collaborative research explores how the gut microbiome is shaped by the genome of its human host.
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Cornell joins NY-led group to propose hydrogen energy hub

Cornell chemists and Cornell research-startups aim to propose a Northeast research hub to make hydrogen a viable, clean-energy alternative to carbon-based fuels.
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2022 Cornell Biennial artist preview

With the theme “Futurities, Uncertain," the fifth Cornell art biennial will feature artworks, installations, and performances.
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International OK shapes public perceptions of drone warfare

Government department researchers find that armed drone strikes earn more public support and legitimacy when they have international approval from organizations such as the UN.
Sgt. Scott Grantz

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Sgt. Scott Grantz ’99 Serves His Alma Mater on the CUPD

The Ithaca native and Arts and Sciences grad embodies a community-based approach to public safety
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Ask our Ambassadors: What's the College Scholar Program?

The College Scholar Program allows students to pursue their own interdisciplinary major.
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Musicologist and poet awarded Guggenheim fellowships

Alejandro L. Madrid, professor and chair of music, and Valzhyna Mort, associate professor of literatures in English, were honored as fellows.
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Surprise, no surprise: round 1 of the French presidential election

Sociologist Mabel Berezin, an expert on nationalist and populist movements in Europe, comments on the French elections.
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PEN/Nabokov award winner M. NourbSe Philip to read her poetry April 14

The event is part of the Spring 2022 Barbara & David Zalaznick Reading Series for the Creative Writing Program
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Russian trolls tried to distract voters with music tweets in 2016

The researchers' finding has implications for the 2022 midterm elections.
Alejandro Martínez-Marquina

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Klarman fellow questions common financial decisions

Behavioral and experimental economist Alejandro Martínez-Marquina wants to know the mechanisms through which people make choices about money, especially when debt or uncertainty are present.
A huge pile of white styrofoam shipping boxes jumbled together.

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Light, oxygen turn waste plastics into useful benzoic acid

The new reaction can even take place in a sunny window, as the researchers demonstrated in their experiments.
Eunice Ngai in a blue Cornell t-shirt with trees and the Ithaca hills in the background.

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Ask our ambassadors: International student resources and community

International student Eunice Ngai ‘24 shares resources and advice.
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Russia’s role in U.N. questioned amid war in Ukraine, atrocities

Historian Cristina Florea comments on the United Nations General Assembly vote on expelling Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council.
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Marine Le Pen to ‘win’ French election, even if she loses

Sociologist Mabel Berezin, an expert on fascist, nationalist and populist movements in Europe and associated threats to democracy, comments on the French elections.
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After ‘mama,’ children’s first words include ‘this’ and ‘that’

A new Cornell study by Klarman Fellow Amalia Skilton is the largest ever, by sample size, of early vocabulary development in an Indigenous language.
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Cross-college researchers unravel mummy bird mystery

What began as a passion project for a master’s student in archaeology, has become a cross-campus fascination that encompasses everything from ancient burial rituals to the lost history of donated artifacts, the totemic power of animals, and even Egyptian beer.
Conor Hodges in suit and tie, smiling and holding his award plaque, flanked by other alumni.

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John F. Kennedy Award recipient reimagines public safety

An Army combat medic veteran from a justice-involved family, Hodges has dedicated his academic study, campus leadership and social justice advocacy to understanding and offering alternatives to the current model of policing.
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Rational neural network advances machine-human discovery

This machine-human partnership is a step toward the day when artificially intelligent deep learning will enhance scientific exploration of natural phenomena such as weather systems, climate change, fluid dynamics, genetics and more.
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Why aren’t Americans rallying around Biden during a war?

More Republicans disapprove of President Biden than Democrats disapprove of Trump: analysis by government professors Peter Enns and Douglas Kriner in the Washington Post.
Catherine Cherry in a white sweater, smiling, with Cornell's Libe Slope in the background.

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Ask our ambassadors: Easing the transition from high school to college

A student reflects on her transition to Cornell.
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Musk’s Twitter stake speaks to value of platforms by tech titans

Faculty expert on social media Alexandra Cirone reacts to Musk becoming the platform's biggest shareholder.
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Opinion: Putin knows that controlling history is the key to total power

Cristina Florea, assistant professor of history writes that Russia’s assault on Ukraine could severely damage the historical record of iconic physical structures, archives and documents.
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Michener testifies to House on role of universal health insurance

During March 29 testimon, Jamila Michener told the Committee on Oversight and Reforms that health care for marginalized communities would allow them to participate more in politics.
Ariana Kim

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Ariana Kim’s piece for Korean zither highlights April music offerings

“Gayageum, Meet Violin” is a recital and discussion, set for April 16, featuring a preview performance of a new composition “Apba Hagoo, Nah Hagoo” by Ariana Kim for the Korean traditional zither (gayageum) and violin.
3d model of a church

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Underground Railroad project releases new 3-D model

The 3-D tour focuses on the building, its foundation, the archaeological excavation underway and a Civil War monument on the church site.
Valerie Odonkor in jean shorts and a sleeveless shirt under a tree outside Uris Library

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Ask our ambassadors: Why did you choose Cornell?

A senior reflects on her decision to come to Cornell.
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Ask our ambassadors: Choosing a major

Before you choose a major, you'll take classes across a broad array of A&S disciplines.
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Grants aim to unite networks to increase impact

A team from Literatures in English and partner organizations is creating an inclusive, welcoming, anti-racist youth media network thanks to a grant from the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
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Cornell team develops more efficient photocathode

Researchers at Cornell’s Center for Bright Beams, have developed a technique to create a photocathode – a material vital to the performance of some of the world’s most powerful particle accelerators – from a single-crystal alkali antimonides.
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First group of Zhu Fellows named

Four doctoral students studying fields in the College of Arts & Sciences are the inaugural recipients of the Zhu Family Graduate Fellowships in the Humanities.
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In shadow of Ukraine war, EU elections face critical moment

April elections in Hungary and France will be affected by the war in Ukraine, says comparative sociologist Mabel Berezin – even as war news draws public attention from them.
J.J. Zanazzi sitting on a white wooden bench underneath a leafless tree, writing in a notebook; smiling.

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Astronomy alum chosen for 51 Pegasi b Fellowship

J.J. Zanazzi, Ph.D. ’18, has been selected for a 2022 51 Pegasi b Fellowship, which provides exceptional postdoctoral scientists with the opportunity to conduct theoretical, observational, and experimental research in planetary astronomy.
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Classroom tips, resources provided in new LGBTQ guide

Issued by the Provost’s Office of Faculty Development and Diversity and the Cornell LGBT Resource Center, the LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff offers best practices, including using gender-inclusive greetings in meetings and classrooms, integrating LGBTQ issues into curricula and hiring and more.
Golden DNA double helix

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DNA Shredder for Gene Therapy

Ailong Ke explores the naturally occurring CRISPR-Cas3 system and its potential to treat human disease at the genetic level.
Bruno Shirley

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Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture Ph.D. Candidate Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

Bruno Shirley presented his dissertation research in just three minutes to a panel of judges and a virtual audience from across campus and around the world.
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To support Ukraine, the West must unleash the full power of the IMF and World Bank

In a commentary in Fortune, Sarah Kreps, professor of government, writes that the U.S. and NATO policymakers are navigating a tight balancing act as Russia continues its deadly onslaught in Ukraine.
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A&S sophomore earns spot in summer program in D.C.

Mar’Quon Frederick, a government major, will spend the summers of 2022 and 2023 in the Institute for Responsible Citizenship's Washington Program.
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Orb-weaver spider uses web to capture sounds

A study of orb weaver spiders finds their massive webs act as auditory arrays that capture sounds, possibly giving spiders advanced warning of incoming prey or predators.
Aerial view of the Arts Quad in the fall

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Domestic and Global Politics of Police Violence

Domestic and Global Politics of Police Violence
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Women want to work, despite workforce precarity

Despite persistent gaps in workforce participation, when it comes to wanting to work, the gender gap has all but disappeared over the last 45 years, according to Cornell sociologist Landon Schnabel.
Fred Moten, with a mostly white beard and black glasses in front of a microphone

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Amiri Baraka’s poetry topic of March 31 Abrams talk

M.H. Abrams Distinguished Visiting Professor, poet and theorist Fred Moten will deliver a lecture on radical Black politics and the poetry of Amiri Baraka.
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Ten A&S faculty honored with endowed professorships

These professorships continue the College’s priority to recognize faculty excellence and accomplishments.
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Doctoral student’s work featured in Oxford Handbook chapter

The chapter is an introduction to the ideas and links between AI and politics.
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Amid refugee announcement, Biden seeks to relieve a backlogged asylum system

Cristina Maria Garcia, professor of history and Latino studies, comments on President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will admit 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
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U.S. can accuse Russia of war crimes, but prosecution will be elusive

Professor Oumar Ba comments on the likelihood of Russians being prosecuted for war crimes committed in Ukraine.
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After mating, fruit fly sperm are no longer fully male

Long considered exclusively male, a new study revealed that by four days after a sperm enters a female fruit fly, close to 20% of its proteins are female-derived.