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Cornell celebrates 15 years at the heart of CNY Humanities Corridor

9/28/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

The corridor is a consortium of 11 universities and colleges endowed by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Prominent Thai author speaks about her new novel

9/28/2023 by : Hannah Mitchell , A&S Communications

The first woman to win a consecutive Southeast Asian Writers Award, Veeraporn Nitiprapha will discuss her newest novel, “Memories of the Memories of the Black Rose Cat,” on Oct. 5.

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NIH supports Tumbar lab skin stem cell studies

9/27/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

Three related grants aim to understand how stem cells function to fuel normal tissue maintenance and to repair injuries in actively regenerative tissues.

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Racker Lecture examines ‘Sex and Death’ Oct. 5

9/26/2023 by : Linda B. Glaser , A&S Communications

Lecturer Barbara Meyer has "made exciting discoveries regarding how disruptions in proper gene expression can have dramatic consequences in organism development and health as well as impact aging and lifespan,” said faculty host Prof. Richard Cerione.

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Klarman Fellow: Capturing carbon with future-focused chemistry

9/21/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

Alexa Easley is working to develop materials for low-energy carbon capture that are organic and easy to make on large scales and in realistic conditions.

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Hundreds of Armenian heritage sites at risk in Nagorno-Karabakh

9/21/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

Faculty researchers paint a picture of what will happen if multilateral organizations fail to protect Armenian cultural heritage as Azerbaijan shells the disputed region.

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In helium-three, superfluid particles pair ‘like a dance in space’

9/21/2023 by : Kate Blackwood , A&S Communications

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

9/19/2023 by : Staff , A&S Communications

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

9/19/2023 by : Audrey Burnim , A&S Communications

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

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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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.