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PSYCHOLOGY

Prairie vole research focuses on philandering, benefits of socialization

Cornell Chronicle

Study finds no matter how neglected the child, there’s still hope – at least for prairie voles. 

CHEM 3570: Organic Chemistry

By Shanna Smith '18

Spotlight on: Palonegro

By: Braulio Castillo '18Coming from a Latino household on the West Coast, the move to Ithaca in upstate New York was definitely a big change for me. The transition was certainly challenging, but Cornell offers so many opportunities for students to remain in contact with their culture and feel right at home that I was quickly able to adjust.

Student Outreach

125 students commit Random Hacks of Kindness

A&S Communications

More than 125 students spent last weekend in Sage and Olin Halls, brainstorming, coding and meeting with community nonprofits as they sought solutions to problems as part of the Random Hacks of Kindness event Nov. 13.Sponsored byEntrepreneurship at Cornell and Accenture, the event included 10 nonprofit partners who pitched problems to students, kicking off two days of hacking that ended in final presentations Nov. 15.

Languages

Students abroad get head start with Jumpstart courses

Arts & 鶹Ƶ Communications

Jumpstart courses help students going abroad feel more prepared for their adventures.

Career Advice

Alumni offer career advice to physics students

One of the pressures college students face daily is what to do after graduation, especially with the amount of options available today. The physics department hosted a Physics Career Day on October 24, which brought together successful physics alumni, graduate and undergraduate students to explore what paths are available for students with a physics degree.

"Cornell has helped me to think big, but start small."

Anthony Halmon '17Major: Africana StudiesHometown: Chicago How did you decide on your major? Have your plans changed since you started Cornell?

"The College instills a life-long dedication to learning in its students."

Jeffrey Breuer '16 Major: GovernmentHometown: Essex Junction, VT How did you decide on your major? Have your plans changed since you started Cornell?

"It was a big adjustment, but I am so happy I am here."

Gabriela Zamora '17 Major: Psychology and SpanishHometown: ChicagoHow did you decide on your major? Have your plans changed since you started Cornell?

Performing & Media Arts

PMA expands international opportunities for students

A&S Communications

Chinese resident artists and visiting lecturers on global performance traditions brought international insights to the Schwartz Center this fall.  

Latina/o Studies

Alumna Karen Jaime returns to teach at Cornell

A&S Communications

When Karen Jaime graduated from Cornell in 1997, she never thought she’d be back. But now she’s an assistant professor with a joint appointment in performing and media arts and Latino studies, and her former adviser and mentors are colleagues and friends.

music

Ariana Kim records ‘powerful’ works by women composers

A&S Communications

Ariana Kim’s solo album, “Routes of Evanescence,” showcases works by pioneering American women composers.

Neurotechnology

Zebrafish brains open doors to all brains

Cornell Chronicle

Neurobiologist Joe Fetcho's research helps us understand how brain circuits produce behaviors.

Linguistics

‘Alice in Wonderland’ leads researchers into the brain

A&S Communications

John Hale, Associate Professor of Linguistics, used MRI technology and 'Alice in Wonderland' in his research to study language comprehension.

ASTRO 1195: Observational Astronomy

By: Isabel Caro '18 As a student in the 鶹Ƶ and 鶹Ƶ, I am expected to take some math/science courses to fulfill certain requirements. I decided to choose these courses wisely and have some fun – so I enrolled in Astronomy 1195: Observational Astronomy. ASTRO 1195 is an introductory course that gives students (like me!) the opportunity to learn about the intricacies of outer space.