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The unexpected importance of the sea sponge in classical history

2/3/2023 by : Alex McNeil , A&S Communications

In the Society for the Humanities Invitational Lecture Feb. 15, art historian Verity Platt will present her research on the humble sea sponge.

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When there’s an “I” in history

2/3/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

Enzo Traverso critiques a new trend in historical writing, in which historians place themselves in their books.

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Study abroad, travel opportunities ramping back up

2/2/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“We are thrilled that study abroad opportunities around the world are once again available to our students."

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On a Half-Century of Navigating a ‘Maze Lined with Flypaper’

2/1/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

First elected at just 23, retired Assemblyman Richard Gottfried ’68 holds the record for longest-serving New York State legislator.

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A&S welcomes 10 new Klarman Fellows to expanded program

2/1/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

The fourth cohort of Klarman Fellows is the largest since the program’s launch in 2019.

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Doctoral student to speak in Soup & Hope series

2/1/2023 by : Jonathan Mong , A&S Communications

Alex Nik Pasqualini will share their story of hope in a talk as part of the Soup & Hope series on Feb. 23.

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Cornell-led telescope project completion in sight

1/31/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , Cornell Chronicle

The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope “will be able to look regularly at frequency ranges very few other telescopes can even detect."

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New York Times best-selling author Ross Gay to read Feb. 9

1/31/2023 by : Amanda Brockner , A&S Communications

A poet and essayist, Gay will read from his most recent collection of essays, “Inciting Joy” and other works.

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Job hunting amid tech layoffs

1/31/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Career Development is offering a free online session for students interested in the tech sector.

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Cornell expert: Strike on Iran latest example of how drones are changing warfare

1/30/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Scholar Paul Lushenko says this attack, which Iran blames on Israel, suggests that the ongoing proliferation of drones has resulted in distinct patterns of strikes.

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Brann elected as Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America

1/30/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

In recognition of his distinguished scholarly contributions to medieval studies, Brann will be inducted during the academy’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 25.

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A&S secures gifts, embarks on McGraw Hall renovation

1/30/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The refurbishment and preservation of McGraw has become a top priority for the College of Arts & Sciences and the university.

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Tweezers untangle chemotherapeutic’s impact on DNA

1/30/2023 by : David Nutt , Cornell Chronicle

New research into a common chemotherapy agent is advancing the study of cancer inhibitors.

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Mating causes ‘jet lag’ in female fruit flies, changing behavior

1/30/2023 by : Krishna Ramanujan , Cornell Chronicle

A seminal fluid protein transferred from male to female fruit flies during mating changes the expression of genes related to the fly’s circadian clock, Cornell research has found.

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It’s not just about Trump, it’s about content moderation standards

1/26/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Meta will be reinstating former president Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts in the coming weeks; Cornell government scholar Alexandra Cirone weighs in on extremism and governing online content moderation.

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‘Bombing among friends’: Historian probes Allied raids on Italy

1/26/2023 by : James Dean , Cornell Chronicle

In WWII, two-thirds of the Italian civilian victims of Allied bombing were killed when Italy was no longer an enemy.

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Peter Gierasch, planetary astronomer, dies at 82

1/26/2023 by : Blaine Friedlander , Cornell Chronicle

Gierasch contributed to a wealth of knowledge on the processes of planetary atmospheres and served as a team scientist on the Viking, Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo and Cassini missions for NASA.

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Cornell, NYSEG pilot app to help consumers moderate electricity use

1/25/2023 by : Caitlin Hayes , Cornell Chronicle

The app was inspired by an A&S researcher's own electrical bills.

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Morse named A&S Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist

1/25/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , Cornell Chronicle

Recently appointed president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Andrew Morse ’96, a former leader at CNN, Bloomberg and ABC News, will be on campus in March and April.

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Oscars 2023: Meaningful diversity is not ‘finally here’

1/25/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Professor Kristen Warner responds to the 11 awards nominations for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” with caution: "we are still on an incremental set of progressions that can still only favor one racial group at a time."

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Germany weighing decision to deliver modern battlefield tanks to Ukraine

1/25/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Giving the Leopard 2 to Ukraine would give them a substantial quality advantage over the Russian army, says history professor David Silbey.

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Historian wins NEH grant for work on British-India empire building

1/24/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Historian Robert Travers is taking a deeper look at the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings.

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Experts assess innovative Cornell election study

1/24/2023 by : Jim Hanchett , Cornell Chronicle

The researchers, including those from the government department, revealed the results from the Cornell-led 2022 Collaborative Midterm Survey Jan. 20 at an event at Cornell Tech.

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Chemist wins National Academy of Science award

1/23/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , A&S Communications

Geoffrey Coates’ discoveries have revolutionized polymer recycling, materials for green hydrogen generation, and the synthesis of sustainable plastics.

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A&S Klarman Fellows program renewed and expanded

1/23/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

Thanks to additional significant support from Seth Klarman ’79 and Beth Schultz Klarman, the Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowship program has been expanded to support 10 fellows per cohort.

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CU in Congress: Alumni in the House

1/23/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

The seven Cornellians serving as representatives in D.C. include military veterans, businesspeople, and even a former MMA fighter — and two A&S graduates.

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TikTok Star’s Eclectic Offerings Entertain—and Educate—Millions

1/19/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Exploring topics from marine mammals to moisturizers, leading influencer J.C. Dombrowski ’23 loves to share science.

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Results of innovative Cornell-led public opinion survey to be released Friday

1/18/2023 by : Jim Hanchett , Cornell Chronicle

Peter Enns is the lead investigator on the 2022 Collaborative Midterm Survey, containing answers by more than 19,000 Americans to a wide-ranging survey about political views.

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New work by Prof. Roberto Sierra featured in Jan. 29 concert

1/17/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

The Sierra Duo – John Haines-Eitzen, cello, and Matthew Bengtson, piano – will Sierra’s “Cuatro Piezas para cello y piano” and other pieces Jan. 29.

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MLK's 1960s visits to Cornell still resonate today

1/12/2023 by : Susan Kelley , Cornell Chronicle

King’s historic visit on Nov. 13, 1960, and a second, on April 14, 1961, came during a period when he was honing ideas that would take center stage at the March on Washington in 1963

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Ancient farming strategy holds promise for climate resilience

1/12/2023 by : Susan Kelley , Cornell Chronicle

A paper by Cornell researchers suggests maslins have the unique capacity to adapt in real time to extreme weather.

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Traverso wins Italian literature award for nonfiction

1/11/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

“Rivoluzione 1789-1989” has also been published in English, French and Spanish, with translations to follow in German, Portuguese, Greek, Korean and other languages.

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Electrochemistry converts carbon to useful molecules

1/5/2023 by : David Nutt , Cornell Chronicle

Cornell chemists discovered they could produce two products used in medicinal chemistry by changing the electrochemical reactor.

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Cornell to lead new semiconductor research center

1/5/2023 by : David Nutt , Cornell Chronicle

Dan Ralph, Ph.D. ’93, the F.R. Newman Professor of Physics, is among the center’s 25 principal investigators.

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Mellon grants $1M to deepen and improve Freedom on the Move

1/5/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

Cornell is partnering with multiple institutions to foster a research community around a growing collection of “runaway slave” advertisements published in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Perseverance rover records sound of dust devils on Mars

1/4/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , Cornell Chronicle

Thanks to the first working microphone to traverse the surface of Mars, the sound of a tiny, extraterrestrial dust tornado has reached Earth.

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Creativity flourishes at student-run Milstein Salon

1/3/2023 by : Todd Miyashiro , Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity

The event featured a cello ensemble, a fashion shoot spread and a series of poetry and prose readings.

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Acclaimed Horror Writer Forges Bright Paths Through Dark Worlds

12/23/2022 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Novelist Victor LaValle ’94, BA ’95, has recently expanded his eerie narrative voice into Marvel Comics—and Apple TV.

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December graduation celebrates unique paths to Cornell education

12/23/2022 by : James Dean , Cornell Chronicle

More than 700 students were awarded degrees at the university’s 20th recognition ceremony Dec. 18.

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Seed grants foster collaboration across Cornell campuses

12/22/2022 by : Krishna Ramanujan , Cornell Chronicle

Researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences are involved in some of 14 new Multi-Investigator Seed Grants, designed to foster multidisciplinary collaborations.

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First-years share their transformational journeys ... so far

12/22/2022 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

"Welcoming students to campus and providing them with the opportunity to connect to faculty and each other is a joy."

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At a Personal Crossroads, a Visit to Ithaca Focused My Mind

12/22/2022 by : Ariel Cooper '15 , Cornellians

Alumna perspective: "As a student, I never spent much time downtown—but in my 20s, vacationing in the Finger Lakes proved unexpectedly meaningful."

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‘LaFeber Posse’ Gears up to Honor Legendary Professor

12/22/2022 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

A posthumous festschrift and 2023 conference in New York City will celebrate the eminent historian’s impact—on former students and worldwide.

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Causing reactions: Klarman Fellow develops new catalysts

12/21/2022 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

Richard Kong is working to develop catalysts to guide chemical reactions, including some that could have a positive effect on the environment.

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Eminent astronomer Riccardo Giovanelli dies at 76

12/20/2022 by : Linda B. Glaser , Cornell Chronicle

An observational cosmologist studying the structure, evolution and environments of galaxies, Giovanelli had broad research interests.

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Florida Field Course benefits biology students, study finds

12/20/2022 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

A longitudinal study of course participants connects participation with higher rates of publications and faculty positions.

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Taylor retires from role leading A&S administration

12/19/2022 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“He is really a man of character and someone I’ve come to admire greatly over the years."

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Mouse pups cry for help most urgently while active

12/19/2022 by : Kate Blackwood , Cornell Chronicle

The connection is important for understanding mouse neural circuitry and for research into human communication disorders.

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Student’s playful paintings showcase the Hill as you’ve never seen it

12/19/2022 by : Lindsay Lennon

From the clock tower to Risley and beyond, Grace Elmore ’25 finds inspiration in Cornell’s eclectic architectural styles.

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Wisner '16 shares expertise with entrepreneurial community

12/16/2022 by : Staff , Cornell Chronicle

Originally planning to attend medical school, the chemistry alumna is co-founder of biotech startup Centivax.

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