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Molecular Biology & Genetics

Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior

Cornell Chronicle

Geneticists identify genes that were altered in tame animals in two areas of the brain involved with learning and memory.

Engaged Cornell

Grants create community-engaged opportunities for students

Cornell Chronicle

Fourteen projects include partners from New York state communities – from Rochester to Ithaca to New York City – while seven projects include international partners.

Philosophy

Brett Kavanaugh and America’s ‘Himpathy’ Reckoning

Kate Manne, an assistant professor of philosophy at Cornell University, wrote an opinion piece for CNN Online surrounding issues of gender and power in politics.

Alumni

'Fairygodboss' founder tackles workplace inequality

A&S Communications

Georgene Huang '01 created an online, data-focused community of professional women who evaluate companies’ employment practices.

Government

Government professor wins Best Book Award

A&S Communications

Sabrina Karim, assistant professor of government, and her co-author Kyle Beardsley, Duke University, have been awarded the 2018 Conflict Processes Section Best Book Award from the American Political Sciences Association for their book, “Equal Opportunity Peacekeeping: Women, Peace, and Security in Post-Conflict States.”

Physics

Quantum computing explored in Fall Hans Bethe Lecture

A&S Communications

The mysteries of quantum computing will be explained by physicist Shoucheng Zhang, a lead researcher in the field, in the fall Hans Bethe Lecture on Wed., Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.

Neuroscience

Top neuroscientists to speak at Cornell Neurotech symposium

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The third annual Cornell Neurotech Mong Family Foundation Symposium on Sept. 27 features three renowned neuroscientists who will discuss their research and techniques to explore the brain: Michale Fee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gail Mandel, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University; and Kamil Ugurbil, University of Minnesota.

Alumni entrepreneurs

NYC wedding planner organizes a couple’s big day

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On the table in her cozy Fifth Avenue office, Funmi Dosunmu ’12 offers her clients the choice of champagne, a mimosa, a plate of sweets or just an Evian water. They are celebrating, after all. Most of them are planning for one of the biggest days of their lives. Adorning her walls are gorgeous shots from weddings that she’s planned.

Government

Trump and the deep divide on environmental quality

The Hill

This opinion piece in The Hill by Peter K. Enns, associate professor of government and executive director of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research and Jonathon P.

Sociology

Women who breastfeed more than five months have more kids

A&S Communications

In new research, sociologists explore how breastfeeding duration is associated with how many children women go on to have.

Alumni

Cancer researcher alumnus targets toughest tumors

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When Rolf Barth ’59 thinks about his time as a Cornell Chemistry major, he remembers the 80 hours a week he spent in classes, labs, his language courses in German and Russian, plus three summers doing research at CalTech and Scripps Oceanographic Institute.

Outreach

From fish DNA to Mars: STEM programs inspire kids across NYS

Cornell Chronicle

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs Cornell carries out all over New York state are helping children get a leg up in a wide variety of fields. From space exploration to computer coding workshops to molecular biology lessons in the field, these programs enhance the educational experience and open up new career possibilities for thousands of students ranging from preschool age up through high school.

Latina/o studies

Border Angels leader to visit campus, speak downtown

A&S Communications

… Latina/o Studies Program … American Studies Program … Comparative Literature … Enrique Morones, president and … Unitarian Church, 306 N. Aurora St., Ithaca. He will also visit Cornell classes and meet with students during his …

Asian American Studies

Lunch series features informal discussions

A&S Communications

So many students attended the semester’s first Wednesday Lunch Series on Aug. 29, sponsored by the Asian American Studies Program (AASP) and the Asian and Asian American Center, that some of them ended up standing.

Career Development

Panel of recruiters answer student questions at Recruiting Confidential event

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What are the main qualities recruiters look for in resumes and how do they determine who to select? Do cover letters actually matter? How important is GPA? These questions and more were answered Sept. 5 by a panel of campus recruiters at “Recruiting Confidential: Questions You Always Wanted to Ask,” a panel hosted by the Arts & Sciences Career Development Center.