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That swing: Many systems hinge on ‘pivotal components’

In a group decision-making process such as the one happening in the U.S. this November, swing voters are crucial. At least that’s the conventional wisdom. Whether it’s a presidential election, a Supreme Court vote or a congressional decision – and especially in highly partisan environments, where the votes of the wings are almost guaranteed – the votes of the few individuals who seem to be in the middle could tip the scales.

Two named Kaplan faculty fellows for service-learning work

Jon McKenzie is working with schools on media resources that will serve teachers statewide.

The Films That Understand Why People Riot

Teaching awards honor Arts & Sciences faculty, graduate students

“Our instructors have shown extraordinary dedication and leadership this year, teaching, advising and inspiring our students despite unprecedented challenges.”

16 faculty, staff members receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards

Sixteen faculty and professional staff members in three state contract colleges at Cornell have been selected for the 2019-20 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

In tackling racial injustice, US should look to South Africa

As protests continue across the United States and around the world in response to systemic racism in policing, activists and political leaders seek out ways to affect permanent change.

Center advances social sciences research with spring grants

Why has implicit bias persisted as self-reported attitudes have grown more tolerant? What are the consequences when owners of mobile platforms like Apple’s App Store compete in their own marketplaces? Could pretending to be a scientist help young girls overcome gender stereotypes about scientists?

Students translate ancient religions for the 21st century

“This was definitely my favorite project I’ve ever done in my time at Cornell,” said Aliyah Geer ’21.

Cornell experts probe threats to democracy from COVID-19

Democracy is facing challenges all over the world and has been for a long time – long before COVID-19 added another layer of complication.

Recent grads start program to help high schoolers explore the humanities

"It’s a perfect time to start this because college grads have been left with canceled jobs and high school students are trying to figure out what to do when school is out.”

Militarized, 'ready for battle' police make dialogue with protesters difficult

Clashes between police and protesters escalated this week across the United States, as public outrage continued over police brutality and systemic racism.

Statement from the Dean on recent events

Below is a message that Dean Jayawardhana shared today with the Arts & Sciences campus community:   Dear Arts & Sciences community,  

Rewritable magnetic patterning: think tiny Etch A Sketch

Cornell researchers, including Dan Ralph, the F.R. Newman Professor of Physics in the College of Arts & Sciences, have demonstrated a technique for writing, erasing and rewriting microscopic magnetic patterns onto a material – a concept tested by writing and erasing “Cornell” eight times onto the sample. This achievement will aid in the research of magnetism for ultrafast computer memory and other applications.

Policing one of many abuses inflicted by the criminal justice system

Protests against racism and police violence escalated across the country this week, with many protesters injured and arrested by police.

Cornell Innovation Has Real-World Impact

Cornell is one of the top 10 academic innovators in the world according to Reuters News Agency.