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Physics

Ultrasound experiment identifies new superconductor

Cornell Chronicle

With pulses of sound through tiny speakers, Cornell physics researchers have clarified the basic nature of the newly discovered superconductor uranium ditelluride.

Book cover: Futures After Progress
Anthropology

Beyond the ‘booms’: Book probes everyday disasters in South Baltimore, offers hope

Cornell Chronicle

In “Futures After Progress,” anthropologist Chloe Ahmann documents Curtis Bay’s industrial past and how it is grappling with pollution and the loss of steady work.

people smiling and laughing with each other
Paul Merrill Members of After Six
Music

Cornell jazz musicians bring home awards from DownBeat Magazine

A&S Communications

For the first time in university history, Cornell students have won Student Music Awards from DownBeat Magazine, one of the world’s premiere jazz publications.

Rudra Kumat
Rudra Kamat: Mathematics

'I started a YouTube channel to help people learn higher mathematics'

A&S Communications

Rudra Kamat is a mathematics major.

Alyssa Schwertfeger
Alyssa Schwertfeger: Biological Sciences

'I have met people from all different backgrounds'

A&S Communications

Alyssa Schwertfeger is a bological sciences major.

Mar'Quon Frederick
Mar'Quon Frederick: Government

'Be open to change and the unpredictable'

A&S Communications

Mar'Quon Frederick is a government major.

Mara Xiong
Mara Xiong: Psychology

'I learned how research can be applied to settings outside the lab'

A&S Communications

Mara Xiong is a psychology major.

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Psychology

Talking with a friend can ease the sting of being left out

Cornell Chronicle

Small, simple forms of social connection can lessen the negative feelings and thoughts that come with being excluded, according to Cornell psychology researchers.

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Lauren Hefferon ’83
Alumni

Through cycling tours, alum peddles her passion

Cornellians

For more than three decades, anthropology graduate Lauren Hefferon ’83 has run a company that offers upscale trips on two wheels.

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Faculty awards

Four faculty receive 2024 Carpenter Advising Awards

Cornell Chronicle

Among those recognized for contributions to advising undergraduates are Paul Merrill, associate professor of practice in music, and Ravi Ramakrishna ’88, professor of mathematics.

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Vitaly V. Kuzmin/Creative Commons license 4.0 Russian missile on display during a 2013 parade
History

Russia’s nuclear saber-rattling like ‘cocking a gun in an old western movie’

A&S Communications

Military historian David Silbey: "You’re not using it yet, but everyone’s aware that you’ve got it.”

Bob Harrison presents at a podium.

Harrison speaks about benefits of charting your own path

Arts & Sciences Communications

Robert S. Harrison '76 talked about his interdisciplinary studies as a College Scholar of social psychology and government.

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Music

Mayfest, Cornell’s Int’l Chamber Music Festival, begins May 17

A&S Communications

Mayfest is “a festival of joy, music, friendships, and deep connections among the musicians and with the loyal and wonderful audiences,” said co-artistic director Miri Yampolsky.

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Patrick Shanahan From left, seniors Jesse Kapstad ‘24, Aja'nae Hall-Callaway ‘24 and Abhyuday Atal ’24 have wildly different interests, but all took advantage of numerous opportunities at Cornell.
Student experiences

Finding your calling at Cornell

A&S Communications

Three members of the A&S Class of 2024 share wisdom for incoming students about taking advantage of all of Cornell's resources.

Amanda Hernandez ’21
Provided Amanda Hernandez ’21 suited up for pom as a senior
Alumni

Dancing with the (collegiate) stars

Cornellians

A&S alumna Amanda Hernandez ’21, now a busy med student, coaches her former team to ‘pom’ glory—from hundreds of miles away.