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Powerful X-ray laser ushers in a new era of science

9/18/2023 by : Staff , Cornell Chronicle

Cornell researchers contributed critical knowledge in the early days of the LCLS-II project.

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Nobel Prize winner to talk about science education research

9/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

Physicist Carl Wieman will visit campus Sept. 25-29 as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, working with students and faculty and offering a public talk about his work in science education.

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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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Over 80 students receive NSF graduate fellowships

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

Eighty-four students have been selected as National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) fellows in 2023, comprising the largest group of new fellows Cornell has ever fielded in one year.

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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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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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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.