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Mathematics

‘Beautiful’ oddity unveiled at math library

Cornell Chronicle

On Oct. 25, Cornell’s Department of Mathematics unveiled a strange, shiny object that’s made from one material, has uniform density, and always rests on the same side no matter how it’s rolled or set down.

Biological sciences

New tool gives deeper understanding of glioblastoma

Cornell Chronicle

Researchers in the lab of Charles Danko at the Baker Institute for Animal Health have developed a new tool to study genetic “switches” active in glioblastoma tumors that drive growth of the cancer. In a new paper in Nature Genetics published Oct.

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Hispanic-serving institutions partner with CHESS

Cornell Chronicle

Héctor D. Abruña, the Emile M. Chamot Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, has been working to promote underrepresented minorities in the sciences at Cornell for more than 30 years.

Milstein Program

Intersection of art history and tech topic of Milstein lecture

Cornell Chronicle

C. Richard Johnson will speak about the field of computational art history and discuss preserving and authenticating the works of Vermeer and Rembrandt Friday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. in the Guerlac Room of A.D. White House, followed by a buffet dinner. His talk, “Studying Vermeer’s Canvases and Rembrandt’s Papers: Two Examples of Computational Art History,” is part of the Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity Speaker Series.

Music

Chimes peal out undergrad melodies

A&S Communications

Students in the new class, Instrumentation for Composers, wrote for eight solo instruments and had their pieces performed by professional musicians on the Cornell faculty.

Performing & Media Arts

“The Awakening of Spring” sheds light on chasm between youth and adults

Performing & Media Arts

Since its 1906 debut, “The Awakening of Spring,” by German playwright Frank Wedekind, has often been criticized and sometimes banned for its controversial subject matter, including sexuality, violence, and mistrust between generations.

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Abruña honored by Electrochemical Society

A&S Communications

Héctor Abruña, the Emile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry, was named the recipient of the Allen J. Bard Medal for 2019, one of the highest honors of the Electrochemical Society.

What Makes Us Human? Podcast

Podcast explores attachments to products and brands

A&S Communications

“Product Love,” a new episode of the “What Makes Us Human” podcast series, explores why consumers feel love for certain products or brands.

Alumni

Marketing career allows alumnus to explore diverse interests

A&S Communications

Mike Clifford '87 said his Cornell education taught him to question the status quo and be open to new ideas.

What Makes Us Human? Podcast Series

Product Love

This is an episode from the “What Makes Us Human?” podcast's third season, "What Do We Know about Love?" from Cornell University’s College of Arts & Sciences, showcasing the newest thinking from across the disciplines about the relationship between humans and love. Featuring audio essays written and recorded by Cornell faculty, the series releases a new episode each Tuesday through the fall semester.