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History

History major spends summer exploring world of foreign policy research

A&S Communications

From researching the intersection of international law and nuclear weapons to meeting Queen Noor of Jordan, Brandon Mok ‘19, a history major in the College of Arts & Sciences, spent his summer immersing himself in international affairs.

English & Performing and Media Arts

From the Perspective of the Stage

Cornell Research

Allen Tyrone Porterie hopes to cast more light on the theater stage. The issue in question is homophobia as it pertains to gay black men in the theater. “This research relates closely to me, and it is also a very important issue,” says Porterie in this Cornell Research story.

Saturn with dark colors in 2D
Astronomy

Cornell played large scientific role on Cassini mission

Cornell Chronicle

“There are at least five generations of scientists reflected in the Cassini science team.”

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Innovating with Single-Molecule Imaging

Cornell Research

In 1989, W.E. Moerner—a Cornell University graduate and current professor at Stanford University—discovered a method that allowed researchers to see single molecules for the first time. It was a breakthrough that opened doors for the development of an entirely new technique that would impact scientific research across disciplines, and one that earned Moerner, as well as fellow Cornell alumnus Eric Betzig (Howard Hughes Medical Institute), a Nobel Prize in 2014.

Government

Congress and political parties, a checkup

Cornell Research

A government professor studies how Congress, political parties, and the electorate have shaped each other throughout history

Administration

Dean Ritter Addresses the State of the College

A&S Communications

State of the College AddressGretchen Ritter, The Harold Tanner Dean of Arts & SciencesCornell UniversityThank you all for coming together today.

American Studies

García book explores history, complexities of U.S. refugee policy

Cornell Chronicle

“Now more than ever, Americans must advocate on behalf of populations that are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.”

Performing and Media Arts

Professor J. Ellen Gainor wins career achievement award

Performing & Media Arts

J. Ellen Gainor, professor and director of undergraduate professor in Cornell’s Department of Performing and Media Arts, has won the Ellen Stewart Award for Career Achievement in Academic Theatre. The Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) presented the award at a ceremony in Las Vegas on August 3.

History

New book explores abolition in West Africa

Cornell Chronicle

Slavery in West Africa has an ancient lineage dating to biblical times. Sandra Greene’s new book, “Slave Owners of West Africa: Decision Making in the Age of Abolition,” explores the lives of three prominent West African slave owners during the age of abolition in the 19th century.

Astronomy

Farewell to Cassini community celebration is Sept. 15

A&S Communications

o honor Cassini’s achievements and Cornell’s research role, the Department of Astronomy will hold a community farewell celebration Sept. 15 in 105 Space Sciences Building.

Computer Science/Medicine

Freshman’s company uses big data to improve cancer diagnoses

A&S Communications

Abu Qader has been noticed by both Google and TedX Teen and honored for his work combining computer science and health care.

Government

Congress keeps quiet on U.S. drone policy - and that's a big problem

The Washington Post

Sarah Kreps, associate professor of government, writes in this Washington Post op-ed that U.S. drone strikes raise legal questions about international and domestic law, and suggests without Congressional intervention, the “drone war on terrorism may become a war without end”.

Neurobiology & Behavior

NeuroNex - A Radical Collaboration

Cornell Research

The National Science Foundation awarded Cornell $9 million over five years to establish a neurotechnology hub, dedicated to developing new technologies for imagine the brain, then disseminating them to the wider neuroscience community.

Performing and Media Arts

Students work around the clock at Festival 24

A&S Communications

More than 45 students came together to produce four plays and a dance in 24 hours during the Festival 24 event.

Cornell Cinema

Cinema offers silent film with gender-bending Hamlet, live music

A&S Communications

Cornell Cinema is screening the 1921 German silent film Hamlet Sept. 14 in Sage Chapel.