Jon Kleinberg receives World Laureates Association Prize

An internationally recognized leader in social networks and algorithmic fairness, the Bowers CIS professor won the award for his foundational contributions in computer science and social science.

Black print history, community featured in exhibit

A new library exhibit will highlight the close-knit, vibrant communities that Black writers in the U.S. created through newspapers, books, pamphlets and other publications in the 18th to 20th centuries.

Cornell’s Scientific Computing Training Series kicks off Oct. 2

The Fall 2024 Scientific Computing Training Series begins October 2, featuring five webinars on Python, JupyterLab, and R, aimed at enhancing research services and scientific collaboration across all Cornell campuses.

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Freund Prize winners to read Sept. 26

The work of the four winning writers – Andrew Boryga, Aisha Abdel Gawad, C. Michelle Lindley and Amanda Moore – spans a wide range of forms and topics.

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AI succeeds in combatting conspiracy theories

Arguing with a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn’t staged is usually a futile effort, but ChatGPT might have better luck, according to new research by Cornell, American University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology psychologists.

NYS kids find community, confidence in 4-H shooting sports

The statewide program, offered in 38 counties through Cornell Cooperative Extension, teaches the responsible use of firearms, while also supporting youth development. 

Klarman Fellow to study consequences of the social safety net

Neil Cholli, Klarman Postdoctoral Fellow in economics, has received a grant from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth to study how inequality affects economic growth and well-being in the U.S.

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Decoy carcasses reveal how often stranded dolphins are found

The experiment gave researchers data on the rates at which stranded dolphins are found and reported, and identified areas where fewer decoys were detected, which may merit extra scrutiny by trained observers.

Scientist Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award

Britney Schmidt, associate professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences and of earth and atmospheric sciences in Cornell Engineering, has been named a laureate of the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.