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Music & English

Sarah McDonald: 'The diversity and size of Cornell has expanded my worldview.'

Sarah McDonaldMusic & EnglishEssex, CT/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Government & History

Rosa Acosta: 'The story of the Nicaraguan people deserves to be heard.'

Rosa AcostaGovernment & HistoryMiami, FL/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Mathematics

Frederick Huang: 'My research drew connections between two different branches of math.'

Frederick HuangMathematicsPlainsboro, NJWhat accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?Outside of academics, I'm proud of my involvement with a Chinese yo-yo/diabolo team that was started just last year. As part of the Cornell Taiwanese American Society, we spread Taiwanese (and in general Asian) culture by teaching Chinese yo-yo to other students and also by performing in various shows throughout the year.

Biological Sciences

Alejandro Rodriguez: 'Surround yourself with friends who will laugh and cry with you.'

Alejandro RodriguezBiological SciencesHialeah, FLWhy did you choose Cornell?

Olufemi Taiwo
New Century for the Humanities

Big Ideas panel explores the risks of humanitarianism

Cornell Chronicle

Although the intent is good, humanitarianism is fraught with risks for those on the receiving end, researchers say.

Student Initiatives

Book Wagon wheels books into Willard Straight

Cornell Chronicle

A conspicuous miniature wagon is parked in Willard Straight Hall’s browsing library. In the vintage Straight interior surrounded by sculptures, paintings and scale-model ships, the antique-looking wooden wagon might seem like a part of an exposition on rural life in 18th-century Britain. But the wagon is no exhibition piece; it’s the home of a student-founded, self-funded independent community book exchange.

Biology

Small bird tagging tech creates new ways to study animals

Cornell Chronicle

A new solar-powered tag allows scientists to follow birds throughout their lives.

Languages

Learning Hindi, Teaching English

Global Cornell

Students have three weeks of Hindi instruction on campus, then a three-week immersion in India.

Student Scholars

Rawlings Scholars' research ranges from earworms to robots

Cornell Chronicle

Students with strong research interests receive special funding to further their work.  

Africana

CIES conference leads to publications for Assié-Lumumba

Arts & Sciences Communications

N’Dri Assié-Lumumba, professor of Africana, recently co-edited a special issue of the International Review of Education-Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE) titled, “Rediscovering the Ubuntu Paradigm in Education," Birgit Brock-Utne (University of Oslo) and Dr. joan.Osa Oviawe (visiting scholar at Cornell) were co–editors.

English & Spanish

Jesse Gonzalez: ' Don't forget to read for fun!'

Jesse GonzalezEnglish & SpanishHillsborough, NJ/*-->*//*-->*/What was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Biology & Society

Lauren Blacker: 'I found a way to incorporate music into my education.'

Lauren BlackerBiology and SocietyChicago, IL/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Government & China and Asia-Pacific Studies

Anna Kook: ' I hope to become an international reporter, delivering powerful stories to help the powerless.'

Anna KookGovernment & China and Asia-Pacific StudiesBorn in Seoul, South Korea, grew up in Singapore/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

History of Art

Virginia Girard: 'I hope to become a curator so that I may preserve art for future generations.'

Virginia GirardHistory of ArtHillsborough, CAWhy did you choose Cornell?

Economics & Computer Science

Eric Schulman: 'Going below a subject’s surface improves your odds of succeeding at it.'

… Park, NJ What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell? It’s not a big deal in the scheme of … things working. How did any of your beliefs or interests change during your time at Cornell? In high school, I … my superficial understanding of computers. Obviously, I’ve changed my mind. Mark Zuckerberg exists but there are …