Staller Lecture to explore the economics of AI Oct. 12

Economist Jens Ludwig will explore how “big data” and AI tools help us understand and improve human decision-making.

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Andrew Karolyi reappointed SC Johnson College dean

Andrew Karolyi, the Charles Field Knight Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, has been reappointed to the position for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2024, Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Oct. 2.

Metal-loving microbes savor green way to refine rare earth

Cornell scientists have replaced the harsh chemical processing of rare earth elements – used to power electric cars, wind turbines and smartphones – with a benign practice called biosorption.

Cornell astronomy to offer Brinson Prize

The Brinson Prize supports postdoctoral scholars in carrying out novel research in observational cosmology.

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Six postdocs honored with achievement awards

Six postdoctoral scholars were honored with Postdoc Achievement Awards as part of Cornell’s participation in National Postdoc Appreciation Week. The awards recognize excellence in community engagement, leadership and mentoring.

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Gamers help highlight disparities in algorithm data

Diversity of thought regarding gamers’ opinions of games makes for better algorithms that help audiences around the globe pick the right games, according to new research from Cornell, Xbox and Microsoft Research.

Physicist Michelle Wang named Biophysical Society Fellow

Wang was chosen for “advancing our understanding of transcription, replication, and chromatin dynamics through the lens of DNA mechanics and topology.”

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Cornell celebrates 15 years at the heart of CNY Humanities Corridor

A highway of connective possibilities across Central New York

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Symposium addresses complexity of free expression, law

Leading First Amendment scholars Jameel Jaffer and Eugene Volokh discussed the scope and boundaries of freedom of expression for the first Milstein Symposium, held Sept. 26 in Myron Taylor Hall’s Landis Auditorium.