For best results, ask in person instead of over Zoom

According to new Cornell research: Asking in person for help maximizes one’s chance of getting a “yes.” If you must ask from a distance, though, choose video or a phone call, rather than email or a text, the researchers found.

Any Person...Any Career...Greater Impact

Marika Nell, Ph.D. ’20, and Kevin McDermott, Ph.D. ’19, began their doctoral programs hoping to work in academia but discovered policy careers along the way. They discuss how Cornell resources have shaped their path.

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Decoding dementia in dogs could help fight Alzheimer’s

A $5.1 million research project just launched at Cornell University, the University of Washington, and the University of Arizona that may offer some hope by investigating the potential links between Alzheimer’s disease and a similar condition in dogs called canine cognitive dysfunction.

Researchers ‘turn off’ driver of aortic stenosis heart disease

Researchers have discovered how to “turn off” a key driver of aortic stenosis – the narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve – identifying for the first time the biological process behind certain instances of the disease.

Graduate School dean named chair of Blue Ribbon Committee for National Academies

Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education Kathryn J. Boor was named chair of a the Blue Ribbon Committee on Enhancing Coordination Between Land-Grant Universities and Colleges.

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Naturally, ‘Berry Great Outdoors!’ scoops ice cream victory

Pining for ice cream? This campy mix of graham cracker swirl, fudge, toasted marshmallow flavor and berries, has won top honors in a food science class annual competition.

Additional restrictions follow rise in COVID-19 cases

Cornell administrators announced additional restrictions following a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases.

Ithaca campus moving to COVID alert level yellow

Cornell administrators announced that the university would be changing its COVID-19 alert level to yellow following an increase in the number of positive cases on campus.

Radio interview highlights the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County

Radio interview looks at the mission of the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County, and the highly diverse and complex Latinx community in Tompkins and the surrounding region.

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