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Research

Hunting for hidden life on worlds orbiting old, red stars

Cornell Chronicle

Searching vast cosmic communities like real estate agents rifling through listings, Cornell astronomers now hunt through time and space for habitable exoplanets – planets beyond our own solar system – looking at planets flourishing in old star, red giant neighborhoods.Astronomers search for these promising worlds by looking for the “habitable zone,” the region around a star in which water on a planet’s surface is liquid and signs of life can be remotely detected by telescopes.

Engaged learning

Impact of service learning in Jamaica 'goes both ways'

Cornell Chronicle

Students worked with community members to build sidewalks, renovate playgrounds and help in schools and community centers.

Science & Technology Studies

Professor Michael Lynch awarded J.D. Bernal Prize

A&S Communications

Michael Lynch ‘70, professor of science & technology studies, has been awarded the 2016 J. D. Bernal Prize by the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) for his “long-term and highly influential contribution to Science and Technology Studies and to the intellectual life of 4S.”

Staff honors

Congratulations to staff on service awards

Congratulations are in order to Arts & Sciences staff celebrating service anniversaries.

Sociology

Tough neighborhoods linked to teen obesity and cognitive delays

Cornell Chronicle

The real estate maxim about the importance of location is true for teenagers too. Their intellectual and physical health depends on location, location, location.Teens living in disadvantaged neighborhoods face a higher risk of obesity and reduced cognitive ability, according to new research by a Cornell sociologist. In addition, adolescent girls in the most disadvantaged environments are more likely than boys to become obese, he found.

Astronomy

Ancient tsunami evidence on Mars reveals life potential

Cornell Chronicle

The geologic shape of what were once shorelines through Mars’ northern plains convinces scientists that two large meteorites – hitting the planet millions of years apart – triggered a pair of mega-tsunamis. These gigantic waves forever scarred the Martian landscape and yielded evidence of cold, salty oceans conducive to sustaining life.

Creative Works

New novel by government professor takes flight

Arts & Sciences Communications

In government professor Jonathan Kirshner’s new novel Urban Flight, the Big Apple is in Big Trouble: New York City is on the edge of bankruptcy, crime is out of control, the streets are gridlocked, and the corruption is so thick protagonist Jason Sims, a traffic helicopter pilot, can see it from the sky.

Reunion

Reunion 2016

Arts & Sciences Communications

Hear faculty explain gravitational waves and ponder this year's election mayhem — while connecting with old friends and making new Cornell memories — at Reunion 2016.

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Student Awards

Student Awards for 2016

Arts & Sciences Communications

Students from throughout the college were honored recently for their accomplishments.

Student honors

Millie Kastenbaum '16 receives town-gown leadership award

Senior Millie Kastenbaum, a government major in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been named the inaugural winner of the Cornell Division of University Relations’ Campus-Community Leadership Award. The award will be presented annually to a graduating senior who has shown exceptional town-gown leadership and innovation.