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Molecular Biology & Genetics

Professor honored with Entomological Society of America award

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Mariana Federica Wolfner ‘74, Goldwin Smith Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics, has received the 2017 Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology from the Entomological Society of America. The award recognizes scientists who have distinguished themselves through innovative research in these areas of entomology.

Campus climate

36 Cornellians named to Presidential Task Force

Cornell Chronicle

A broad, representative group of three dozen students, faculty and staff — including 10 faculty and students from the College of Arts & Sciences — has been named to the Presidential Task Force on Campus Climate, Cornell President Martha E. Pollack announced Dec. 4.

A Year Abroad: Making the Leap from Cornell to Catalonia

… is here! This month, Ambassadors will be writing about their experiences studying away from campus in Spain and the United Kingdom. Senior Hadassa starts off by giving us a … I finally decided to ignore my apprehensions and just take the plunge. I am so glad I did, because it was one of …

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Engagement

Grants fund 22 Cornell teams, community partners

Cornell Chronicle

Connecting researchers to federal and state policymakers. Supporting children affected by the opioid epidemic. Sending students to the United Nations climate conference. Offering disaster workshops to regional animal shelters. Collaborating with cooperative businesses for experiential learning.These are among the 22 projects that received fall 2017 Engaged Opportunity Grants.

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Classics

Nishii, Fontaine appointed to academic leadership

Cornell Chronicle

… to enhance opportunities for success in them, and to support faculty efforts to make them as effective as …

Sustainability

Cornell student tells COP23 delegates: 'Face up to reality'

Cornell Chronicle

Representing global youth constituencies at the high-level segment at the Conference of the Parties (COP23) in Bonn, Germany, Nov. 6-17, Cornell students delivered a strong statement to the convention delegates as they negotiated and wrestled with climate change.

Liberal Arts & Technology

Amy Villarejo to lead Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity

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Along with Villarejo, two faculty fellows in Ithaca will be named to the program for three-year terms, as well as a faculty director at the Cornell Tech campus.

History of Science

New textbook features primary sources

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“Scientific Practices in European History, 1200–1800” by Peter Dear takes a different approach to the history of science from most textbooks.

From an Awkward Pre-Frosh to a Confident Adult

… November, senior Sydney looks back at the many ways Cornell has surprised and changed her for the better.  By Sydney Mann '18, American Studies major, … November, senior Sydney looks back at the many ways Cornell has surprised and changed her for the better.  By Sydney …

Government

Government major alumnus wins voting rights case

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… Ethan Felder ‘09 isn’t shy about standing up for what he believes in. Even if that means literally standing … on the heels of other activism and pro bono work Felder has undertaken in his hometown of Forest Hills, Queens. Much of that activist mindset started at Cornell. After taking several classes with prominent professors like Isaac …

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Links between social connectedness, stress and health to be studied

Cornell Chronicle

Maren Vitousek, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, has received a two-year, $500,000 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award to study links between stress, social connectedness, health and future performance. The DARPA Young Faculty Award program provides funding, mentoring and industry and Department of Defense contacts to awardees early in their careers.

Mathematics

Alumna says math taught her to think differently about the world

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Katherine McCulloh ‘12 thinks math is an art.“Before attending Cornell I didn’t see math as the intricate art it is,” she said, “but being exposed to math at such an advanced level at Cornell helped me push myself to think, to see mathematics on a deeper level and construct more concrete arguments.”

What Makes Us Human? Podcast

Human dignity and the incarcerated

… In the newest episode of the “What Makes Us Human?” podcast, Professor Mary Fainsod … This is an episode in the “What Makes Us Human?” podcast from Cornell University’s … said, “was his dignity ... and the couch set is what’s given it back.”    The Cornell Prison Education …

Creative writing program

NYC event connects MFA students to publishing world

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… The David L. Picket & Cornell Creative Writing Program … quite confident in my voice because of it.” The event has been a priority for Picket for some time, he said. … in charge of the business of writing, they will feel more secure about their future and will continue to produce more …

Performing & media arts

New collaborative theatre course focuses on climate change in the Finger Lakes

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Climate science, theater, and civic engagement come together in an interdisciplinary setting in a new performing and media arts course that culminates in a multimedia performance this week.