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Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Structural biology workshop builds intercampus connections

12/13/2022 Cornell Chronicle

More than 100 Cornell researchers from Cornell's Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine gathered for a two-day workshop in October to discuss research on the three-dimensional structures of macromolecules.

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Physics

Physicist receives DOE grant for particle accelerator research

12/13/2022 A&S Communications

With $410,000 Ivan Bazarov will research long lifetime spin-polarized electron sources in particle accelerators.

Two people stand in front of a display table for the product Pretaa — Provided Michael at a recent symposium on addiction disorders with Eliza Foltz, Pretaa’s chief revenue officer, who is currently in her third year of recovery.

Alumni

Michael Madon ’94 enlists smart technology to help people battle drug addiction

12/12/2022 Alumni Affairs & Development

Pretaa, inspired by the Latin meaning ‘to be ready,’ draws upon Madon's Cornell English degree, his Wharton MBA, his military training and his technical expertise.

Antropology

‘Genetic Afterlives’ receives book prize

12/9/2022 A&S Communications

Anthropologist Noah Tamarkin has received the Jordan Schnitzer Book Award from the Association for Jewish Studies in the category of social science, anthropology, and folklore.

items in plastic bags — Chris Kitchen Some of the artifacts discovered at the site this fall.

Community engagement

Excavation uncovers 2K more artifacts at St. James church site

12/9/2022 A&S Communications

This semester’s work also featured an end-of-semester mini-field course for local children and youth presented by two Cornell students.

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Uniquely Cornell

Fictional civilization leaves behind lasting legacy

12/7/2022 Cornell Chronicle

Llhuros – its relics, rituals, poetry, and music – as well as the academic commentary it inspired, "documents just one tiny little sliver of Cornell’s history. But it’s a fascinating one.”

three women — Provided Arden Podpora, center, with other delegates to the COP27 conference.

Student experiences

Students enthused by COP27 reparations agreement

12/8/2022 A&S Communications

During COP27, Podpora and Fenningdorf helped with Cornell’s exhibit and other side events, as well as attended various sessions and workshops.

Global Cornell

Global Public Voices fellows to speak out on democratic threats

12/8/2022 Cornell Chronicle

This year, 27 fellows, including three from Arts & Sciences, will engage with national and international news media to make their voices heard on several issues.

The Kiplinger family — Provided A photo from the 1980s shows, from left to right, Knight '69, Austin '39 and Todd '68 Kiplinger. In the background is a portrait of Austin's father, W. M. Kiplinger, who founded the Kiplinger publishing organization.

Alumni support

Scholarship fund grows to help more A&S students

12/8/2022 A&S Communications

The Kiplinger family's affection for Cornell is reflected in numerous facets of the university.

Double helix strands made out of tiny blue beads against a dark blue background — Braňo/Unsplash DNA double helix

Physics

CRISPR insight: How to fine-tune the Cas protein’s grip on DNA

12/6/2022 Cornell Chronicle

A new explanation of nanoscale mechanics by Michelle Wang's lab contributes to the future of CRISPR technology.

group of students standing together — Provided Axaraly Ortiz, far left, presented her research at a mid-Atlantic region conference.

Student resources

Grants help students with conferences, job-hunting expenses

12/6/2022 A&S Communications

Professional Development Grants are available thanks to generous alumni donations.

Books

Wondering what to read in 2023? A&S faculty offer ideas

12/7/2022 A&S Communications

A&S faculty offer book and poetry recommendations for the new year.

China

Why protesters are targeting Xi Jinping for China’s ‘zero covid’ failures

11/30/2022 The Washington Post

Simmering anger at Beijing’s “zero covid” restrictions exploded over the past few days, writes Jeremy Lee Wallace, associate professor of government, in Washington Post commentary.

Neuroscience

Goldberg shares research at Russekoff lecture

11/30/2022 A&S Communications

The Mitzi Sutton Russekoff ’54 Lecture took place Nov. 15 at the Cornell Club in New York City.

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Physics

Physicist identifies how electron crystals melt

11/28/2022 Cornell Chronicle

Eun-Ah Kim and Michael Matty, M.S. ’19, Ph.D. ’22, describe a phase in between the liquid and the solid for electron structures.

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