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Hundreds of Armenian heritage sites at risk in Nagorno-Karabakh

Faculty researchers paint a picture of what will happen if multilateral organizations fail to protect Armenian cultural heritage as as Azerbaijan shells the disputed region.
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In helium-three, superfluid particles pair ‘like a dance in space’

Enabled by a custom thermometer, Cornell researchers have observed superfluid fluctuation effects, possibly gaining new insight for quantum computing and the physics of the early universe.
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New research introduces ‘freedom of design’ for molecules

This concept can be used to identify molecules with targeted properties, which has important implications in the fields of rational molecular design and computational drug discovery.
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Ando wins award for contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology

The Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award recognizes Nozomi Ando's advances in diffuse scattering and her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.
Landon Schnabel

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Sociologist honored with early career award

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 on campus

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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Psychologist receives NSF grant to study the social brain

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

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

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Lecture to explore Native American anti-nuclear activism

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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Artist Laurie Anderson visits campus Sept. 26-27

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

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

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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World Bank reforms central to Biden’s G20 trip

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

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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California Forever plans prove ‘colonizing spirit’ still exists

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

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

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

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New Faculty: Jessica Rosenberg

Jessica Rosenberg, Literatures in English
Yuon Jue Bae

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New Faculty: Youn Jue “Eunice” Bae

Youn Jue “Eunice” Bae, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Shaoling Ma

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New Faculty: Shaoling Ma

Shaoling Ma, Asian Studies
Dr. Xavier Pickett

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New Faculty: Dr. Xavier Pickett

Dr. Xavier Picket, Africana Studies
Eric Robert Dufresne

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New Faculty: Eric Dufresne

Eric Dufresne, Physics
Erik Thiede

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New Faculty: Erik Thiede

Erik Thiede, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Cat Lambert

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New Faculty: Cat Lambert

Cat Lambert, Classics
Yunan Yang

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New Faculty: Yunan Yang

Yunan Yang, Mathematics
Yusheng Luo

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New Faculty: Yusheng Luo

Yusheng Luo, Mathematics
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Kim Jong-un ‘taking advantage’ of Russian need for artillery shells

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

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New Faculty: Ruth Lawlor

Ruth Lawlor, History
Ambre Dromgoole

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New Faculty: Ambre Dromgoole

Ambre Dromgoole, Africana Studies
Camille Suárez

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New Faculty: Camille Suárez

Camille Suárez, , History
Jennifer Kuo

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New Faculty: Jennifer Kuo

Jennifer Kuo, Linguistics
Rachel Webb

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New Faculty: Rachel Webb

Rachel Webb, Mathematics
Nigel Lockyer

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New Faculty: Nigel Lockyer

Nigel Lockyer, Physics, CLASSE
Gordon Pennycook

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New Faculty: Gordon Pennycook

Gordon Pennycook, Psychology
Jean Bernard Cerin

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New Faculty: Jean Bernard Cerin

Jean Bernard Cerin, Music
Nils Deppe

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New Faculty: Nils Deppe

Nils Deppe, Physics
Daniel Stern

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New Faculty: Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern, Mathematics
Mari Jarris

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New Faculty: Mari Jarris

Mari Jarris, German Studies
Gavin Walker

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New Faculty: Gavin Walker

Gavin Walker, Comparative Literature
Mary Loeffelholz

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New Faculty: Mary Loeffelholz

Mary Loeffelholz, Literatures in English
Julieta Caunedo

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New Faculty: Julieta Caunedo

Julieta Caunedo, Economics
Mendi Lewis Obadike

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New Faculty: Mendi Lewis Obadike

Mendi Lewis Obadike, Performing and Media Arts
Madineh Sedigh-Sarvestani

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New Faculty: Madineh Sedigh-Sarvestani

Madineh Sedigh-Sarvestani, Neurobiology and Behavior
Ana Howie

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New Faculty: Ana Howie

Ana Howie, History of Art and Visual Studies
Lindsay Thomas

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New Faculty: Lindsay Thomas

Lindsay Thomas, Literatures in English
Xiaomeng Liu

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New Faculty: Xiaomeng Liu

Xiaomeng Liu, Physics
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As Covid funding expires, ‘fundamental flaw’ in childcare industry remains

The childcare industry has been unstable for decades, says Justine Modica, who is writing a book on the history of childcare labor in America.
NoViolet Bulawayo

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New Faculty: NoViolet Bulawayo

NoViolet Bulawayo, Literatures in English
Drisana Misra

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New Faculty: Drisana Misra

Drisana Misra, Asian Studies
Rachel Sandwell

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New Faculty: Rachel Sandwell

Rachel Sandwell, History