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Sociology

Having a medical emergency? Don’t count on strangers

Cornell Chronicle

So long, good Samaritans.In the first study of its kind, Cornell sociologists have found that people who have a medical emergency in a public place can’t necessarily rely on the kindness of strangers. Only 2.5 percent of people, or 1 in 39, got help from strangers before emergency medical personnel arrived, in research published April 14 in the American Journal of Public Health.

Student Life

Students tackle global challenges at Clinton conference

Cornell Chronicle

 It takes more than just hard work to turn an idea for advancing social justice into a successful reality. It also takes inspiration, a strong network and a lot of support, encouragement and advice.

American Studies

'Blacks and Jews in America' explores complex relationship

A&S Communications

There are many words and phrases used to describe the relationship between blacks and Jews in America in the 20th century: golden age, strained, coalition, collaborative, adversarial, contentious, allies.

Barbed wire outside of prison
Crime, Prisons, Education & Justice

Students explore criminal justice through new minor

A&S Communications

The new interdisciplinary Crime, Prisons, Education and Justice minor also requires students to spend time as teaching assistants in a local prison.

Economics & Asian Studies

Eunu Song: 'This was the first time I had been told to take full charge of my education by wandering.'

Eunu SongEconomics & Asian StudiesNiskayuna, NYWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

French & English

Therese Banks: 'Know when and how to ask for help.'

/*-->*//*-->*/Therese BanksFrench Studies & EngishIthaca, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?

Anthropology

Rabindra Willford: 'Approach your professors early and often.'

Rabindra WillfordAnthropologyIthaca, NYWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Information Science

Pujaa Rajan: 'The culture is welcoming, passionate, diverse, energetic, and excited.'

/*-->*//*-->*/Pujaa RajanInformation ScienceLincoln, NEWhy did you choose Cornell?

History & Government

Arwa Awan: 'Political organizing on campus has been a really important part of my time at Cornell.'

Arwa AwanHistory & GovernmentPacific Grove, CAWhat is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?*//*-->*/

McNair Scholars

Future Ph.D.s inducted into McNair Scholars Program

Cornell Chronicle

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, designed to increase the completion of doctorates among first generation, low-income and underrepresented students – ultimately diversifying the professoriate – inducted 16 undergraduates April 9.

Public voices

Diverse faculty shift national discourse one op-ed at a time

Cornell Chronicle

The voices shaping the important conversations of our age, from racial unrest to income inequality and the war on cancer, are now a little more diverse, thanks to a group of Cornell faculty members.

Social Sciences

Is it too late for Trump and Clinton to become more likable?

Scientific American, The Conversation

Professor of Psychology Melissa J. Ferguson discusses the election in an article published in Scientific American. She analyzes the question: Can presidential candidates get a second chance to make a first impression?

Physics

Elusive superconductor state observed

Cornell Chronicle

A state of electronic matter first predicted by theorists in 1964 has finally been discovered by Cornell physicists and may provide key insights into the workings of high-temperature superconductors.

Sciences & Mathematics

Weirdest martensite: Century-old smectic riddle finally solved

Using the latest computer game technology, a Cornell-led team of physicists has come up with a “suitably beautiful” explanation to a puzzle that has baffled researchers in the materials and theoretical physics communities for a century.

American Studies & Sociology

Michelle Fleurantin: 'Learn from your experiences, keep a level head, and say yes to new opportunities.'

Michelle FleurantinAmerican Studies & SociologyWestampton, NJWho or what influenced your Cornell education the most? How or why?