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Biological Sciences

Jordan Twombly-Ellis: ‘Cornell has allowed me to discover my passions in bees, almost to the point that I can waggle dance to communicate with them’

Jordan Twombly-EllisBiologyPrescott, AZWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?I have learned how to do research in a capacity that most people don't learn until grad school. I have also learned how to advocate for myself and problem solve on the fly.What is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?

College scholar

James ‘Slater’ Goodman: ‘Say ‘yes’ to opportunities as they come your way and you will find happiness and success here’

James 'Slater' GoodmanCollege ScholarSan Juan Capistrano, CAWhy did you choose Cornell?I chose Cornell because it is the most academically diverse school in the world. At no other university could I live with, dine with, train and compete with, and learn with people whose personal, academic, and professional interests are so different from mine.What was your favorite class and why?

Linguistics & Classics

Javier Agredo: ‘Take plenty of fun classes and study abroad if you can’

Javier AgredoLinguistics & ClassicsMiami, FLWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?My extracurricular activities and priorities have changed over the years but I would say any club I've been in that supports social awareness or social justice. It's always important to use your voice to help spark change in the world.

Archaeology & Comparative Literature

John Souza: ‘Take classes your freshman year that are very outside your comfort zone’

John SouzaArchaeology & Comparative LiteratureModesto, CAWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?

Economics & Government

Jady Wei: ‘I recruited a student from Russia to volunteer at a local Ithaca non-profit that focused on children’s education advocacy’

Jady WeiEconomics & GovernmentCupertino, CAWhat was your favorite class and why?

Chemistry

Hendryck Gellineau: ‘Organic Chemistry is essentially abstract art with a side of involved logic’

Hendryck GellineauChemistryLives in Huntsville, ALWhat was your favorite class and why?I loved taking all of the organic chemistry courses here at Cornell. The subject just appeals the most to my visual style of learning. Organic Chemistry is essentially abstract art with a side of involved logic. I also loved hearing about all of its applications, especially in medicine.

Philosophy

Hongyi Li: ‘Have the courage to use your own reason’

Hongyi LiPhilosophyShanghai, ChinaWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Music

Chris Worden: ‘I have discovered what it feels like to appreciate and enjoy learning’

Chris WordenMusicGuilford, CTHow have you changed since you first arrived at Cornell? What have you discovered about yourself?

Sociology

Elijah Ruiz: 'I have a stronger sense of who I am, and who I want to be'

Elijah RuizSociologyChicago, ILWhat was your favorite class and why?My favorite class was Latinos in the U.S. taught by Prof. Vélez. It was inspiring and comforting to hear stories of many Latinx cultures and see so many Latinx students in the classroom. I learned a lot about my Puerto Rican heritage, and am honored to know that I am a continuation of the legacy of Puerto Ricans coming to Cornell for their undergrad education.

Statistical Science & Sociology

Elizabeth Deneen: ‘Knowledge lies in community members and their lived experiences’

Elizabeth DeneenStatistical Science & SociologyChicago, ILWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

English & French

Eve Glasergreen: ‘I have learned to truly think critically, to approach everything I do with curiosity and care, and not to set limits on myself’

Eve GlasergreenEnglish & FrenchClinton, NJWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?I have learned to truly think critically, to approach everything I do with curiosity and care, and not to set limits on myself. I have also learned how much I can learn from my peers who have different life experiences than I do!

Government

Elizabeth De Los Reyes: ‘Only I can define who I am and what I am capable of achieving’

Elizabeth De Los ReyesGovernmentSan Juan, TXWhy did you choose Cornell?

Biological Sciences & Comparative Literature

My most valuable skill learned? Code-switching

Chiara BenitezBiological Sciences & Comparative LiteratureManila, PhilippinesWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Biological Sciences

Biology student wins fellowship from National Science Foundation

A&S Communications

Allyson Evans '19 will use her grant to fund research expeditions to South America to observe and collect knifefish.

Performing & Media Arts

Samantha Sheppard chosen as Woodrow Wilson Fellow

A&S Communications

Samantha N. Sheppard, the Mary Armstrong Meduski ‘80 Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies, has been chosen as a Career Enhancement Fellow for 2019-2020 by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.