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Person speaking in front of a microphone, seated at a wooden table — Provided Cornell professor Jamila Michener testified March 29 before a congressional committee.

Government

Michener testifies to House on role of universal health insurance

4/4/2022 Cornell Chronicle

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.

Public Engagement

Grants aim to unite networks to increase impact

4/1/2022 Cornell Chronicle

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.

Music

Ariana Kim’s piece for Korean zither highlights April music offerings

4/4/2022 Cornell Chronicle

“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.

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Social media research

Musk’s Twitter stake speaks to value of platforms by tech titans

4/4/2022 A&S Communications

Faculty expert on social media Alexandra Cirone reacts to Musk becoming the platform's biggest shareholder.

Public engagement

Underground Railroad project releases new 3-D model

4/1/2022 A&S Communications

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

Student experiences

Ask our ambassadors: Why did you choose Cornell?

4/1/2022 A&S Student Ambassador

A senior reflects on her decision to come to Cornell.

Student experience

Ask our ambassadors: Choosing a major

4/1/2022 A&S Student Ambassador

Before you choose a major, you'll take classes across a broad array of A&S disciplines.

J.J. Zanazzi sitting on a white wooden bench underneath a leafless tree, writing in a notebook; smiling. — Heising-Simons Foundation J.J. Zanazzi

Exoplanets

Astronomy alum chosen for 51 Pegasi b Fellowship

3/31/2022 A&S Communications

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.

Graphic with hundreds of yellow dots — Christopher Parzyck/Provided An artist’s conception of the single-crystal alkali antimonides photocathode, which is 10 times more efficient than existing photocathodes.

Center for Bright Beams

Cornell team develops more efficient photocathode

3/31/2022 Cornell Chronicle

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.

LGBTQ resources

Classroom tips, resources provided in new LGBTQ guide

3/30/2022 Cornell Chronicle

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.

Humanities

First group of Zhu Fellows named

3/31/2022 A&S Communications

Four doctoral students studying fields in the College of Arts & Sciences are the inaugural recipients of the Zhu Family Graduate Fellowships in the Humanities.

European Union

In shadow of Ukraine war, EU elections face critical moment

3/31/2022 A&S Communications

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.

Spider, seen close-up, against dark background — Junpeng Lai/Binghamton University An orb-weaver spider perched in the hub of its wheel-shaped web. The “claw” at the tip of each leg is “hooked” gently onto strategically placed strands of web silk and positioned to “listen” to the miniscule vibrations induced by sound waves that pass through the web.

Animal behavior

Orb-weaver spider uses web to capture sounds

3/29/2022 Cornell Chronicle

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.

Molecular Biology and Genetics

DNA Shredder for Gene Therapy

3/29/2022 Cornell Research

Ailong Ke explores the naturally occurring CRISPR-Cas3 system and its potential to treat human disease at the genetic level.

Graduate School

Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture Ph.D. Candidate Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition

3/29/2022 Cornell University Graduate School

… “So, this is a coin from 12th century Sri Lanka. And, like many coins, it’s inscribed with the name of the monarch who …

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