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Biological Sciences

Tulasi Gopalan: ‘I wanted to pursue an education founded on principles of diversity, open-mindedness, and community’

Tulasi GopalanBiological SciencesEl Paso, TXWhy did you choose Cornell?

Psychology & Africana Studies

Libby Brothers: ‘I am much more open to trying new experiences, meeting new people, and stepping outside of my comfort zone’

Libby BrothersPsychology & Africana StudiesChicago, ILWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Astronomy

Mark Siebert: ‘Doing research allows you to figure out what kind of science you are passionate about and would consider diving into for the rest of your career’

Mark SiebertAstronomyHollis, NHWhy did you choose Cornell?I chose Cornell because of its outstanding resources for physics and astronomy, as well as its ties to Carl Sagan, who has always been a major inspiration for me and got me into the field in the first place.What have you accomplished as a Cornell student that you are most proud of, either inside the classroom or otherwise?

Mathematics

Seraphina Lee: ‘One of the most valuable skills I’ve gained is to be a more patient thinker’

Seraphina LeeMathematicsPeachtree City, GAWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Anthropology & Comparative Literature & French

Zhisheng Ivy Deng: ‘Challenge your own situatedness’

Zhisheng Ivy DengAnthropology & Comparative Literature & French & Fine ArtsWhy did you choose Cornell?I came to Cornell specifically for the five-year concurrent degree program between the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and the College of Arts & Sciences. This opportunity has allowed me to pursue a rigorous art as well as liberal arts education.

Cornell Cinema

Cornell Cinema plans new all-access passes, receives five-year funding

A&S Communications

The cinema has kept pace with technology by adding a digital cinema package in 2013 and a 3D system in 2017, but what makes the cinema unique is its capability to still show 35mm films.

Chemistry

Chemistry professor finalist for Chemical Pioneer Award

A&S Communications

Peng Chen, the Peter J. W. Debye Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, is among three finalists for the American Institute of Chemists’ 2019 Chemical Pioneer Award.

In memoriam

David Mankin, who inspired students to love classics, dies at 61

Cornell Chronicle

Classics scholar David Mankin, beloved by Cornell students for his inspiring and idiosyncratic teaching style, compassionate mentorship and the signature black sunglasses he wore to class, died April 24 after a brief illness. He was 61.

History

Akihito bows out, ushering in era for Japan’s post-war generation

Kristin Roebuck, assistant professor and Howard Milstein Faculty Fellow in the Department of History, talks about the decision of the Japanese emperor to abdicate the throne in this opinion piece in The Hill. 

Math & Computer Science

Mary Grace Hager: ‘Working alongside such dedicated students has provided me with my best friends’

Mary Grace HagerMath & Computer ScienceSpotswood, NJWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?