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Creative Works

New novel by government professor takes flight

Arts & Sciences Communications

In government professor Jonathan Kirshner’s new novel Urban Flight, the Big Apple is in Big Trouble: New York City is on the edge of bankruptcy, crime is out of control, the streets are gridlocked, and the corruption is so thick protagonist Jason Sims, a traffic helicopter pilot, can see it from the sky.

Sociology

Tough neighborhoods linked to teen obesity and cognitive delays

Cornell Chronicle

The real estate maxim about the importance of location is true for teenagers too. Their intellectual and physical health depends on location, location, location.Teens living in disadvantaged neighborhoods face a higher risk of obesity and reduced cognitive ability, according to new research by a Cornell sociologist. In addition, adolescent girls in the most disadvantaged environments are more likely than boys to become obese, he found.

Astronomy

Ancient tsunami evidence on Mars reveals life potential

Cornell Chronicle

The geologic shape of what were once shorelines through Mars’ northern plains convinces scientists that two large meteorites – hitting the planet millions of years apart – triggered a pair of mega-tsunamis. These gigantic waves forever scarred the Martian landscape and yielded evidence of cold, salty oceans conducive to sustaining life.

Staff honors

Congratulations to staff on service awards

Congratulations are in order to Arts & Sciences staff celebrating service anniversaries.

Science & Technology Studies

Professor Michael Lynch awarded J.D. Bernal Prize

A&S Communications

Michael Lynch ‘70, professor of science & technology studies, has been awarded the 2016 J. D. Bernal Prize by the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) for his “long-term and highly influential contribution to Science and Technology Studies and to the intellectual life of 4S.”

Engaged learning

Impact of service learning in Jamaica 'goes both ways'

Cornell Chronicle

Students worked with community members to build sidewalks, renovate playgrounds and help in schools and community centers.

Looking to the Fall: Studying Abroad in Paris

Here on campus, we've just started our finals period! Even in the midst of exams and papers, though, our ambassadors are looking ahead. Sophomore Shanna Smith discusses her plans to study abroad next semester, all while juggling the requirements of being a biology major on a pre-med track!By: Shanna Smith '18

Research

Hunting for hidden life on worlds orbiting old, red stars

Cornell Chronicle

Searching vast cosmic communities like real estate agents rifling through listings, Cornell astronomers now hunt through time and space for habitable exoplanets – planets beyond our own solar system – looking at planets flourishing in old star, red giant neighborhoods.Astronomers search for these promising worlds by looking for the “habitable zone,” the region around a star in which water on a planet’s surface is liquid and signs of life can be remotely detected by telescopes.

New Century for the Humanities

Klarman Hall celebration May 26

A&S Communications

… faculty, members of the community and guests to campus May 26 for the formal dedication of the university’s new … of Arts and Sciences. Schedule of events: Thursday, May 26 1-2 p.m.: “History of the U.S. Constitution,” an academic … Klarman Hall celebration May 26 …

Global Cornell

Einaudi director on collaboration and crossing borders

Cornell Chronicle

Hirokazu Miyazaki, professor of anthropology and director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, is the program chair for this year’s Society for Cultural Anthropology biennial meeting at Cornell May 13-14.

Creative works

Cornell Council for the Arts supports 40 new projects

The Cornell Council for the Arts (CCA) has awarded grants supporting 40 projects, many involving students and faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences, to be presented or performed during the 2016-17 academic year.

Diversity

Diversity initiatives recognized at OADI awards ceremony

Cornell Chronicle

When she was growing up in Harlem, Ginger So ’79 walked 10 blocks each way once a week to borrow books from the public library.In those books, she saw photographs of an America she did not know – an America of houses with white picket fences – and images of other countries. Her reading made her want to travel, so she followed the advice of her mother and studied hard, gained entrance to a good high school and later was admitted to Cornell.

Molecular Biology & Genetics

Human DNA influences gut bacteria

Cornell Chronicle

A new study sheds light on the interactions between microbes, genetics and diet in the human microbiome.

Community engagement

Ewing award winners present project updates

Cornell Chronicle

At a May 2 reception and award presentation, the first cohort of Ewing Family Service Award recipients presented updates on their projects to 40 students, faculty, staff and members of the Ewing Family.Established in fall 2015 to support Cornell’s commitment to innovation in community engagement, the Ewing Family Service Award provides up to $2,000 per project to foster student, faculty or staff leadership and social responsibility in the Cornell campus community.

Engagement

Bruce Levitt awarded inaugural Engaged Scholar Prize

Cornell Chronicle

Professor of performing and media arts Bruce Levitt is the inaugural recipient of Cornell’s Engaged Scholar Prize, Vice Provost Judith Appleton announced May 11.