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Klarman Fellows

Study finds funding does not drive scientists’ political advocacy

5/12/2020 A&S Communications

In this time of increasing political polarization, the participation of scientists in political advocacy has become yet another flashpoint, with some critics accusing scientists of being self-serving if they advocate for increased science funding.

Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity

Milstein program pivots to offer Cornell Tech summer online

5/12/2020 A&S Communications

Sophomores in the Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity were supposed to be spending the summer of 2020 living in the House on Roosevelt Island in New York City and taking a special set of classes at Cornell Tech.

Biological Sciences

Georgina Cedeno: 'I learned how wondrous, connected and harmoniously life behaves at the molecular level'

5/11/2020

Georgina Cedeno Biological Sciences Reedley, Ca What was your favorite class and why? As a junior, I took Professor Feigenson’s biochemistry class, and in his office hours I finally felt like I belonged in the STEM field. Professor Feigenson strung together for me all the chemistry and biology I had been learning for the past two years, and he taught me how wondrous, connected and harmoniously life behaves at the molecular level.

English

Miguel Soto Tapia: 'My world expanded in ways unthinkable'

5/11/2020

Miguel Soto Tapia English Schaumburg, IL What is your main extracurricular activity and why is it important to you? I split my time between being a student manager at Cornell Catering and as a cadet in Air Force ROTC. Both helped me get rid of my fear of the world and taught me valuable skills about management and empathy; I am grateful to these institutions for accepting me and helping to build me into what I have become.

Astronomy

Zifan Lin: 'I have authored or co-authored several research papers'

5/11/2020

Zifan Lin Astronomy Guangzhou, China What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Comparative Literature, German studies

Yuqing (Eva) Cao: 'Mingle with people from all backgrounds'

5/11/2020

Yuqing (Eva) Cao Comparative Literature & German Studies Beijing, China What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Classics