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Astronomy

The spacecraft that found for the first time where life could exist now

The Washington Post

Jonathan Lunine, the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences and director of Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science at Cornell University, writes in this Washington Post opinion piece about his work as a scientist on the Cassini mission for the past 27 years.

Performance

'Bitter Banquet' a feast for the senses

A&S Communications

“Bitter Banquet,” an original staged song cycle composed and performed by Annie Lewandowski, lecturer in music, will be staged at the newly opened Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry St., Ithaca, on September 29 and 30.

English

Visiting scholar shortlisted for Man Booker Prize

Cornell Chronicle

Emily Fridlund, a postdoctoral associate in the Department of English, was nominated for her debut novel, “History of Wolves.”

Psychology & Cognitive Science

Christiansen elected fellow of Cognitive Science Society

A&S Communications

Morten Christiansen, professor of psychology, was recently elected as a Society Fellow by the Cognitive Science Society.

Africana Studies

Today’s school failures have Reconstruction roots

A&S Communications

Why are public schools failing and school segregation climbing? To answer these questions, Noliwe Rooks followed the money.

Education Innovation

Class teaches math and music with hands-on approach

A&S Communications

A medieval game of numbers was one of many activities in the engaged learning course, "The Art of Math: Mathematical Traditions of Symmetry and Harmony."

History

History major spends summer exploring world of foreign policy research

A&S Communications

From researching the intersection of international law and nuclear weapons to meeting Queen Noor of Jordan, Brandon Mok ‘19, a history major in the College of Arts & Sciences, spent his summer immersing himself in international affairs.

Government

Congress and political parties, a checkup

Cornell Research

A government professor studies how Congress, political parties, and the electorate have shaped each other throughout history

English & Performing and Media Arts

From the Perspective of the Stage

Cornell Research

Allen Tyrone Porterie hopes to cast more light on the theater stage. The issue in question is homophobia as it pertains to gay black men in the theater. “This research relates closely to me, and it is also a very important issue,” says Porterie in this Cornell Research story.

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Astronomy

Cornell played large scientific role on Cassini mission

Cornell Chronicle

“There are at least five generations of scientists reflected in the Cassini science team.”

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Innovating with Single-Molecule Imaging

Cornell Research

In 1989, W.E. Moerner—a Cornell University graduate and current professor at Stanford University—discovered a method that allowed researchers to see single molecules for the first time. It was a breakthrough that opened doors for the development of an entirely new technique that would impact scientific research across disciplines, and one that earned Moerner, as well as fellow Cornell alumnus Eric Betzig (Howard Hughes Medical Institute), a Nobel Prize in 2014.

Administration

Dean Ritter Addresses the State of the College

A&S Communications

State of the College AddressGretchen Ritter, The Harold Tanner Dean of Arts & SciencesCornell UniversityThank you all for coming together today.

Performing and Media Arts

Professor J. Ellen Gainor wins career achievement award

Performing & Media Arts

J. Ellen Gainor, professor and director of undergraduate professor in Cornell’s Department of Performing and Media Arts, has won the Ellen Stewart Award for Career Achievement in Academic Theatre. The Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) presented the award at a ceremony in Las Vegas on August 3.

History

New book explores abolition in West Africa

Cornell Chronicle

Slavery in West Africa has an ancient lineage dating to biblical times. Sandra Greene’s new book, “Slave Owners of West Africa: Decision Making in the Age of Abolition,” explores the lives of three prominent West African slave owners during the age of abolition in the 19th century.

American Studies

García book explores history, complexities of U.S. refugee policy

Cornell Chronicle

“Now more than ever, Americans must advocate on behalf of populations that are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.”