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Books

Wondering what to read in 2023? A&S faculty offer ideas

A&S Communications

A&S faculty offer book and poetry recommendations for the new year.

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Provided Axaraly Ortiz, far left, presented her research at a mid-Atlantic region conference.
Student resources

Grants help students with conferences, job-hunting expenses

A&S Communications

Professional Development Grants are available thanks to generous alumni donations.

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Braňo/Unsplash DNA double helix
Physics

CRISPR insight: How to fine-tune the Cas protein’s grip on DNA

Cornell Chronicle

A new explanation of nanoscale mechanics by Michelle Wang's lab contributes to the future of CRISPR technology.

The Kiplinger family
Provided A photo from the 1980s shows, from left to right, Knight '69, Austin '39 and Todd '68 Kiplinger. In the background is a portrait of Austin's father, W. M. Kiplinger, who founded the Kiplinger publishing organization.
Alumni support

Scholarship fund grows to help more A&S students

A&S Communications

The Kiplinger family's affection for Cornell is reflected in numerous facets of the university.

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Global Cornell

Global Public Voices fellows to speak out on democratic threats

Cornell Chronicle

This year, 27 fellows, including three from Arts & Sciences, will engage with national and international news media to make their voices heard on several issues.

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Provided Arden Podpora, center, with other delegates to the COP27 conference.
Student experiences

Students enthused by COP27 reparations agreement

A&S Communications

During COP27, Podpora and Fenningdorf helped with Cornell’s exhibit and other side events, as well as attended various sessions and workshops.

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Uniquely Cornell

Fictional civilization leaves behind lasting legacy

Cornell Chronicle

Llhuros – its relics, rituals, poetry, and music – as well as the academic commentary it inspired, "documents just one tiny little sliver of Cornell’s history. But it’s a fascinating one.”

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Chris Kitchen Some of the artifacts discovered at the site this fall.
Community engagement

Excavation uncovers 2K more artifacts at St. James church site

A&S Communications

This semester’s work also featured an end-of-semester mini-field course for local children and youth presented by two Cornell students.

Book cover: Genetic Afterlives
Antropology

‘Genetic Afterlives’ receives book prize

A&S Communications

Anthropologist Noah Tamarkin has received the Jordan Schnitzer Book Award from the Association for Jewish Studies in the category of social science, anthropology, and folklore.

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Provided Michael at a recent symposium on addiction disorders with Eliza Foltz, Pretaa’s chief revenue officer, who is currently in her third year of recovery.
Alumni

Michael Madon ’94 enlists smart technology to help people battle drug addiction

Alumni Affairs & Development

Pretaa, inspired by the Latin meaning ‘to be ready,’ draws upon Madon's Cornell English degree, his Wharton MBA, his military training and his technical expertise.