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Linguistics

After ‘mama,’ children’s first words include ‘this’ and ‘that’

Cornell Chronicle

A new Cornell study by Klarman Fellow Amalia Skilton is the largest ever, by sample size, of early vocabulary development in an Indigenous language.

Alejandro Martínez-Marquina
Klarman Fellows

Klarman fellow questions common financial decisions

Cornell Chronicle

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.

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Eunice Ngai
Student experiences

Ask our ambassadors: International student resources and community

A&S Student Ambassador

International student Eunice Ngai ‘24 shares resources and advice.

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Ryan Young/Cornell University Carol Anne Barsody scans the mummy bird for a 3D model that will be included in a multisensory exhibition she is planning to hold in October.
Anthropology collections

Cross-college researchers unravel mummy bird mystery

Cornell Chronicle

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.

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Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay
International relations

Russia’s role in U.N. questioned amid war in Ukraine, atrocities

A&S Communications

Historian Cristina Florea comments on the United Nations General Assembly vote on expelling Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council.

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European politics

Marine Le Pen to ‘win’ French election, even if she loses

A&S Communications

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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Lynn Ketchum/Oregon State University/Creative Commons license 2.0 Zebrafish
Mathematics

Rational neural network advances machine-human discovery

Cornell Chronicle

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.

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Ian Hutchinson/Unsplash Protest outside the White House in support of Ukraine
Government

Why aren’t Americans rallying around Biden during a war?

Washington Post

More Republicans disapprove of President Biden than Democrats disapprove of Trump: analysis by government professors Peter Enns and Douglas Kriner in the Washington Post.

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Robert Anasch/Unsplash Kyiv, Ukraine
International conflict

Opinion: Putin knows that controlling history is the key to total power

CNN

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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Student experiences

Ask our ambassadors: Easing the transition from high school to college

A&S Student Ambassador

A student reflects on her transition to Cornell.

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Provided Cornell professor Jamila Michener testified March 29 before a congressional committee.
Government

Michener testifies to House on role of universal health insurance

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.

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Public Engagement

Grants aim to unite networks to increase impact

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.

Ariana Kim
Erica Lyn Ariana Kim
Music

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

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

A&S Communications

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

3d model of a church
Public engagement

Underground Railroad project releases new 3-D model

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.