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Government

De-escalation up to Israelis and Palestinians, but U.S. can help

5/11/2021 A&S Communications

Deadly clashes between Israelis and Palestinians are likely to continue this week, as the Israeli military deploys additional forces near the Gaza Strip. Uriel Abulof, a visiting professor in Cornell University’s government department and professor at Tel-Aviv University, gives perspective.

Astronomy

Annual conference on new telescope moves science ahead

5/11/2021 Cornell Chronicle

More than a hundred people gathered virtually at the end of April for the 2021 annual conference on the CCAT-prime project, which is building the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) in Chile. “First light” is scheduled for 2023.

Teaching & Advising Awards

Advising, teaching awards honor Arts and Sciences faculty

5/11/2021 Cornell Chronicle

“During this challenging year, our faculty have demonstrated exemplary caring and commitment to our students."

Performing and Media Arts

Prison education alums work with undergrads on theater piece

5/10/2021 Cornell Chronicle

Participants in a new class – designed to bring together formerly incarcerated and traditional Cornell students – have written, workshopped and performed an ensemble theatrical piece that will premiere online May 16.

Astronomy

In the emptiness of space, Voyager 1 detects plasma ‘hum’

5/10/2021 Cornell Chronicle

As Voyager 1 – launched in 1977 – zips through interstellar space more than 14 billion miles away, it has detected the constant drone of plasma waves.

Extraordinary Journeys

'My classes transformed the way I think about human problems'

5/10/2021

Adam Ziccardi is a religious studies major.

Alumni support

New humanities prize honors Cornell friendships

5/10/2021 A&S Communications

The Joseph E. Connolly ’72 Memorial Prizes support students who want to look at the intersection of religion, politics and society.

A year like no other: Meet the extraordinary class of 2021

5/10/2021 A&S Communications

Explore the extraordinary journeys of this year’s graduates in our annual feature.

Mellon Mays Fellowships

Senior Mellon Mays fellows reflect on their program experiences

5/7/2021 A&S Communications

The program aims to increase diversity in the ranks of faculty in academia.

History

Radio show features Derek Chang on anti-Asian/Pacific Islander bias

5/5/2021 Cornell Chronicle

The May 4 episode of All Things Equal featured Derek Chang, Cornell Associate Professor of History and Asian American Studies. Chang discussed the context and history of the rise in anti-Asian/Pacific Islander bias during the past year.

Government

‘Who is guarding Facebook’s guardians?’ Lawmakers can step up oversight

5/5/2021 A&S Communications

Facebook’s Oversight Board voted to uphold the social media company’s suspension of former President Donald Trump on its platforms but insisted the company must review the suspension to determine an appropriate length of time and develop clearer policies to balance freedom of expression and public safety. Professor of government Sarah Kreps says that Facebook’s Oversight Board acts like a private firm without real accountability of its own and that its consequential decision making over Facebook’s policies require additional independent oversight.

Extraordinary Journeys