Physicist John Reppy wins Buckley Prize

Reppy was recognized along with David Bishop, Ph.D. ’78, for "groundbreaking experiments" they did on helium 50 years ago.

Combining humanities and tech for research gains

An interdisciplinary project involving faculty, staff and graduate students is sparking collaborations among those interested in computational, digital and data-driven approaches to the study of history, languages and culture.

Building university cultures of open inquiry: Nov. 18 talk

John Tomasi, the inaugural president of Heterodox Academy, will speak on “The University at a Crossroads – and How We Can Build Cultures of Open Inquiry” as part of a series of events organized by the Provost’s Committee on the Future of the American University.

Medical anthropologist to deliver annual Society for Humanities lecture

Stacey Langwick, associate professor of anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences, will speak on "Healing in a Toxic World: Reimagining the Times and Spaces of the Therapeutic."

Doctorow to discuss the digital world as A.D. White professor-at-large

Science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow will visit Cornell Sept. 11-19 as an A.D. White Professor at Large, taking part in several events on campus and in the community..

2025 Nexus Scholars talk about academic growth, transformation

Ten students who participated in this summer's Nexus Scholars Program share their stories..

Margaret Rossiter, historian of women in science, dies at 81

Margaret Rossiter, the Marie Underhill Noll Emerita Professor of the History of Science in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and known worldwide for her studies of the history of women in science, died Aug. 3. She was 81.

Engaged Opportunity Grants connect students with hands-on community projects

The David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement awarded nine grants to a diverse array of projects that connect classroom learning with hands-on collaboration.

Lewenstein wins science communication prize

The inaugural Award for the Advancement of Science Communication as a Professional Field from the International Network on Public Communication of Science & Technology recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of science communication as a field.

A&S senior honored for work that impacts the community

For her work supporting the Ithaca community and people struggling with incarceration and drug addiction across New York, Netra Shetty ’25 earned the 2025 University Relations Campus Community Leadership Award.

Outstanding faculty win 2025 teaching and advising awards

Among those being recognized for exceptional teaching and mentorship this year are faculty members Begüm Adalet, Claudia Verhoeven, and Marcelo Aguiar.

'I embraced my love of learning'

Laine Havens is majoring in astronomy and science & technology studies

'My learning is limitless'

Andrea Zarazúa is majoring in Spanish and biology & society.

'I started making connections between my classes that I never expected'

Mana Setayesh is a science and technology studies major.

'My majors allowed me to see the deep interconnections between language, culture, science and societal structures'

Salvatore Brancato is majoring in Biology & Society and Spanish.

'I've gained the ability to approach arguments from different perspectives'

Jeremiah Gorman is a biology & society major.

Conference explores post-Covid-19 global health biopolitics

A conference May 5-7, “The Biopolitics of Global Health After Covid-19,” will combine biopolitical and anthropological inquiry to spark a cross-disciplinary dialogue about (post-) pandemic discourses and practices of global health.

Ask an Ambassador: Embrace the discomfort, welcome the growth

"Every moment of discomfort, doubt and homesickness shaped the person I’ve become."

First Guerlac Lecture to celebrate ‘rock star’ science historian

Princeton history professor Michael Gordin will give the inaugural lecture celebrating the life and work of Henry Guerlac ’32, M.S. ’33, an influential historian of science and Cornell faculty member for three decades.

Robinson-Appel Award recipients create community-engaged solutions to social challenges

Three Cornell undergraduates, including A&S student Michelle Tcherevatenko ’25, are being recognized for their dedication to tackling social challenges through innovative, community-engaged learning projects.

Balancing various uncertainties in cyber threat intelligence

New Cornell research focuses on two types of uncertainty that play important roles in the cyber threat security industry – coordinative uncertainty and adversarial uncertainty – and analyzes the relationship between them.

Panels discuss federal research funding threats, opportunities

Experts discussed support for science research during a pair of panels organized by faculty and students on Feb. 28.

Cornell Center for Social Sciences names 2025-26 Faculty Fellows

12 faculty members from seven colleges have been named 2025-26 Faculty Fellows with the Cornell Center for Social Sciences.

Science and Technology Studies manager wins George Peter Award

For her skilled management and healthy sense of humor, Sarah Albrecht, administrative manager of the Science and Technology Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, received the Employee Assembly’s 2024 George Peter Award for Dedicated Service.

Roundtable to consider ‘Science Under Siege’

The Feb. 28 event will provide a forum for scientists, social scientists and humanities scholars to discuss challenges to research support in response to recent major changes to federal funding.

CTI explores 'The Art of Teaching' in new series

Through a series of facilitated faculty conversations, the series aims to shine a spotlight on unique aspects of a variety of teaching formats, from the discussion to the studio, from the field site to the lab to the seminar.

Student spins spreadsheet into online hub for wildfire relief

A doctoral student in the field of information science developed an interactive map that has become an online hub for thousands of people in the greater Los Angeles area who need provisions, are looking to donate supplies or want to get involved.

Conference considers medicine from historical standpoint

The Nov. 2 conference will focus on an interdisciplinary approach.

Ban on Chinese tech in connected vehicles ‘extremely difficult’ to enforce

Cornell expert: A ban will offer no protection unless it comes with an investment in U.S.-capabilities.  

Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation: teaching the way people learn

As vice provost for academic innovation, Prof. Steve Jackson has been working to ensure that teaching in university classrooms, labs, studios, and field sites is aligned with what the latest research tells us about how people learn best.

New Faculty: Yu Wang

Yu Wang, Science and Technology Studies

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts

Bitcoin mining consumes 2.3% of all U.S. electrical demand.

Cornell adds 3 A.D. White Professors to celebrated roster

Best-selling writer Cory Doctorow, filmmaker Louis Massiah ’77 and award-winning journalist P. (Palagummi) Sainath have been appointed as the latest Cornell A.D. White Professors-at-Large.

From portfolios to pizza, fall A&S career events explore diverse fields

"Cornell alumni are generous with their time and efforts to assist students, to answer questions from students, or connect them to people and places."

New A&S dean relishes ‘life in a university’

Peter John Loewen says he's excited to support faculty in their research, meet students and showcase the value of a liberal arts education.

CTI announces winners of the Cornelia Ye Award for excellence in graduate teaching

Doctoral candidates Judith Tauber and Amanda Almeida Domingues are the 2023-2024 recipients of the Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.

Peter Loewen named dean of Arts and Sciences

Coming from the University of Toronto, where he was the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Loewen began his five-year appointment as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug. 1.

We Need Anthropologists Everywhere—Especially in AI

"I never imagined working in STEM with a humanities degree, but it actually prepared me for an amazing career."

Outstanding A&S teachers, advisors honored with 2024 awards

Among the faculty members being recognized this year for exceptional teaching and mentorship are Liliana Colanzi, Durba Ghosh, and Nick Admussen.

'Real world issues often don’t fit into the neat boxes of disciplines'

Mayanka Dhingra is a history and science & technology studies major.

'I conducted global health and policy research in Moshi, Tanzania'

Kelly Su is a biology & society major with minors in global health and Asian American studies.

Einaudi seed grants grow international collaborations

A new round of Einaudi Center seed grants will help faculty from across Cornell, including three from the College of Arts & Sciences, tackle issues ranging from drone-assisted healthcare delivery for migrants to sustainable infrastructure design for Ukraine.

Student spotlight: Jason Ludwig

Jason Ludwig, doctoral candidate in science and technology studies from Brooklyn, New York, studies the role of computing in reshaping politics of racial equality.

Ten inducted into Bouchet Honor Society

Eight Cornell doctoral candidates, including five connected to A&S, and two postdocs have been inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.

Summer Experience Grant applications now open

The grants provide funding for students in unpaid or low-paying summer experiences to offset the cost of taking on those positions.

Eight students advance to 3MT finals

Three A&S-affiliated graduate students are among the competitors advancing to the final round of the 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT), having competed in a pool of 22 students in the preliminary round.

Book brings elusive Greek technical writer into focus

Hero of Alexandria's writings on things like pneumatics, pure geometry and catapults have influenced many others through the ages and his principles touch early modern inventions including the player piano and the fire engine.

‘Another Body’ documentary exposes harm of deepfake technology

The film focuses on the gendered implications of deepfake technology; a free screening Feb. 7 will be presented by the Milstein Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, partnering with Cornell Cinema.

Maps have political power, sociologist says

A new paper examines the politics at play in the maps published in 2020 as part of a peace plan proposed by the Trump Administration.

Technology Repair Fair helps people doctor their devices, not dump them

Volunteers saved 10 desktop computers, seven laptops, 14 monitors, countless cords and chargers, and one electronic cat toy from becoming e-waste at the first Technology Repair Fair.