Cornell Research announces SARS-CoV-2 seed grant program

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research has announced a new seed grant mechanism to fund preliminary investigations into medical and biological aspects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

A simple twist could sink cornstarch walkers

Cornell researchers used a form of a rotational oscillation, called orthogonal shear, to manipulate the solidification of thickening fluids under compression and extension and explore how these materials solidify.

Panel: Coordination is key to a world beyond COVID-19

Cornell thought leaders discussed the balance between public health and economic health, and the role government plays in finding a path forward during COVID-19 in a webinar April 30.

Professor Emeritus David Bathrick dies in Germany at 84

Beloved emeritus professor and scholar David Bathrick, who taught theater arts, German studies and Jewish studies at Cornell for 20 years, died April 30 at his home in Bremen, Germany. He was 84.

(Virtual) Things to Do, May 8-15, 2020

Virtual events and resources at Cornell include original student plays, birding's Big Day, a community-engaged project showcase and a conversation with soprano and educator Dawn Upshaw.

Asian American communities strengthen ties while apart

For faculty and students affiliated with the Asian American Studies Program and the Southeast Asia Program, online events and social media campaigns are taking on deeper meaning during the COVID-19 crisis.

Hilgartner to study global COVID-19 policies with NSF grant

Steve Hilgartner, professor of Science and Technology Studies, has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the Cornell Center for Social Sciences, to lead international research on COVID-19 policy.

Einaudi student workers jump into global careers

Student workers at the Einaudi Center for International Studies play important roles in the center's mission, and those jobs have helped them prepare for careers in international relations, academia and other areas.

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Alumna receives Pulitzer’s newest prize, for audio reporting

Molly O’Toole ’09, an immigration and security reporter with the Los Angeles Times, is one of the recipients of the inaugural Pulitzer Prize for audio journalism for her work on episode of “This American Life.”

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