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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.
Seal of the United Nations, sheaths of wheat encircling an image of the continents

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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.
A view of Paris, showing the Seine, buildings and the Eiffel Tower in the distance.

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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.
People protest with signs outside a metal fence, holding blue and yellow flags

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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.
girl outside

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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.
 flowers bloom near Goldwin Smith Hal

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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.
French tri-color flag outdoors

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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.
Five people working on laptops at a long table

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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.
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
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.
Arts Quad view from a drone

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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.
Liliana Colanzi

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Professor’s book wins major literary prize

A book by Liliana Colanzi won a prize honoring the best short stories in Latin American and Spain.
People walking through barriers

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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.
A brown circle with spokes pointing in to a seated female Roman figure of justice holding scales.

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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.
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Recent grads on a mission to support Ukraine

Mark Kreynovich ’19, who was born in Ukraine, and Dillon Carroll ’20 are bringing medical and other supplies to Ukraine, translating, and coordinating housing for refugees.
graphic showing a hydrogen fuel cell

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Carbon-coated nickel enables fuel cell free of precious metals

The new discovery could accelerate the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cells, which hold great promise as efficient, clean energy sources for vehicles and other applications.
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Active Learning Initiative awards 5 new grants

The Active Learning Initiative has announced its Phase IV grants. The winning proposals, from Classics, Government, History, the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, included collaborations that extend across Cornell.
Tamika Nunley

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Prof. Tamika Nunley's book wins multiple prizes

Professor Tamika Nunley's book, “At the Threshold of Liberty: Women, Slavery, and Shifting Identities in Washington, D.C.," has now won two awards.
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Radical Collaboration initiative adds AI, quantum, design tech

The universitywide initiative has resulted in the hiring and retention of world-class faculty, millions of research dollars invested, and published research that has helped push science forward and change lives in New York state, the nation and the world.
The Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX)

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Chasing data: Astronomers race to explore ancient galaxies

At a dizzying elevation in Chile, two astronomers had only hours left to collect data from light that had taken 11.5 billion years to reach Earth.
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Visiting journalist: Science writing is ‘good for the world’

On March 15, award-winning science journalist Natalie Wolchover, the College's Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist, gave a master class on “Bringing Science to Life Through Storytelling.”
Book cover: I'm a Neutrino

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Meet the neutrinos: Kids’ book introduces mystery particles

Physics researcher Eve Vavagiakis published “I’m a Neutrino: Tiny Particles in a Big Universe,” a picture book introducing children (and adults) to tiny particles that have an outsized effect on the universe.
People carrying orange signs in a protest

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Myanmar genocide declaration could propel legal consequences

The Biden administration has declared repression of the Rohingya population in Myanmar amounts to genocide, a formal declaration, says professor Oumar Ba, that carries significant rhetorical weight, in addition to potential legal consequences.
Adult surrounded by four laughing children

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Calling Ukrainian refugees more ‘civilized’ than Syrians requires willful amnesia

In an op-ed in The Washington Post, Oumar Ba, writes that historical events such as wars and atrocities are treated as distant parts of Europe’s past.
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Record High Attendance at Writing Boot Camp

This year’s Proposal, Thesis, and Dissertation Writing Boot Camp, hosted by Cornell University Graduate School, went virtual and broke records, drawing 400 writers from 50 institutions.
Two police officers stand near a police car

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Legal language affects how police officers are judged

Referring to police using the legal phrase “objectively reasonable” puts the officer in a more favorable light, regardless of race, according to new research from Neil Lewis Jr. ’13, assistant professor of communication, and doctoral student Mikaela Spruill.