Polarized Supreme Court explored in Nov. 20 panel

Experts in a Nov. 20 panel discussion, “A Polarized Supreme Court: What It Means for Democracy,” will explore the politics of and declining public confidence in the court, and its potential response to likely challenges to the policies of the next administration.

Peer advisors polish resumes, build confidence

The peer advisor program is restarting in the Arts & Sciences Career Development office.

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Sagan celebrated for scientific mind – and imagination

In person and online Nov. 9, thousands attended an interdisciplinary program of research presentations and music celebrated Carl Sagan’s legacy on what would have been his 90th birthday.

Microbe atlas could reveal how to mine critical metals sustainably

A Cornell-led team will use a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to develop a “microbe-mineral atlas,” a catalog of microorganisms and how they interact with minerals, key for mining critical metals used for generating sustainable energy.

Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows announced

The third cohort of Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows from Cornell will tackle critical scientific challenges in sustainability, the physical sciences and more.

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German studies hosts evening with 'Rosa and Blanca' playwright

Rebekka Kricheldorf will talk about writing comedy and more with Samuel Buggeln, the play’s director and artistic director of Cherry Arts, on Nov. 12 – one of several collaborations.

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Things to do: How to look at art, a mushroom museum, managing holiday stress

Immerse yourself in art and science, learn about how climate change might shape population shifts in America and get some tips to make the holidays less overwhelming.

Global experiences advance student learning

Over 70 undergraduates learned career-shaping lessons in the field last summer with support from Global Cornell. Students will share their international work at the November 19 Global Cornell Experience Showcase

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Student creates smart glasses for people with hearing loss

The glasses use AI to provide transcriptions of conversations in real time, which can be viewed both on the glasses and on a phone.