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Physics

Elusive superconductor state observed

Cornell Chronicle

A state of electronic matter first predicted by theorists in 1964 has finally been discovered by Cornell physicists and may provide key insights into the workings of high-temperature superconductors.

Sciences & Mathematics

Weirdest martensite: Century-old smectic riddle finally solved

Using the latest computer game technology, a Cornell-led team of physicists has come up with a “suitably beautiful” explanation to a puzzle that has baffled researchers in the materials and theoretical physics communities for a century.

American Studies & Sociology

Michelle Fleurantin: 'Learn from your experiences, keep a level head, and say yes to new opportunities.'

Michelle FleurantinAmerican Studies & SociologyWestampton, NJWho or what influenced your Cornell education the most? How or why?

German Studies & Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Delphi Cleaveland: 'Ask 'why' and always question that which seems ordinary.'

Delphi CleavelandGerman Studies & Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies*//*-->*/Poughkeepsie, NYWhat is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Africana Studies

Anthony Halmon: 'Be yourself, because everyone else is taken.'

/*-->*//*-->*/Anthony HalmonAfricana StudiesChicago, ILHow did any of your beliefs or interests change during your time at Cornell?

Spotlight on Peanut Butter: Why I Chose Cornell

By: Emma Bryan '19

Astronomy

Studying comets provides clues to the early history of our solar system

Arts & Sciences Communications

For decades, scientists have agreed that comets are mostly water ice, but what kind of ice -- amorphous or crystalline -- is still up for debate. Looking at data obtained by ESA's Rosetta spacecraft in the atmosphere, or coma, around comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, scientists are seeing evidence of a crystalline form of ice called clathrates.

Lingustics & Anthropology

Christian Brickhouse: 'Read things you disagree with just to sharpen your mind.'

Christian BrickhouseLinguistics & Anthropology Buffalo, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?I chose Cornell for a bunch of different reasons, but the most important is that, when I visited, it felt right to me. I could see myself enjoying the next four years of my life here, while getting an amazing education. I liked that educational breadth was just as important as depth and that I was encouraged to explore my interests.

Comparative Literature & Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Christopher-James Llego: 'Make a list of ways to de-stress.'

Christopher-James LlegoComparative Literature & Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies  Brooklyn, NY/*-->*//*-->*/

Near Eastern Studies

Xinyi Chen: 'Now I am confident that I will be able to make a difference with what I learned here at Cornell.'

Xinyi ChenNear Eastern StudiesShanghai, ChinaWhy did you choose Cornell?I chose Cornell because of the interdisciplinarity in the Near Eastern studies department. The diverse curriculum has offered me the invaluable opportunity to study languages, literature, history and politics across the region.

Psychology

Do the right thing: Moral sticklers seen as more trustworthy

Cornell Chronicle

David Pizarro, associate professor of psychology, asked people to judge others based on how they responded to hypothetical moral dilemmas.

Ecology

Study: Some frogs are adapting to deadly pathogen

Cornell Chronicle

Some populations of frogs are rapidly adapting to a fungal pathogen calledBatrachochrytrium dendrobatridis (Bd) that has decimated many populations for close to half a century and causes the disease chytridiomycosis, according to a new study.

Social Sciences

A&S faculty play key roles in 'creativity' project

Cornell Chronicle

The Institute for the Social Sciences’ Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) theme project tackled the challenges inherent in interdisciplinary research collaborations, particularly the issue of how sociologists, psychologists, economists, lawyers, musicians and entrepreneurs sometimes struggle to understand one another.

Government & Sociology

Jenna Marinstein: 'Give yourself the permission to ease into the college environment.'

Jenna MarinsteinGovernment & SociologyPittsburgh, PA/*-->*//*-->*/Why did you choose Cornell?

Government

Demitri Dawson: 'In 10 years I would like to be helping communities and states as a member of Congress.'

Demitri DawsonGovernmentSpokane, WA/*-->*//*-->*/What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?