(Virtual) Things to Do, March 27-April 10

Virtual events and resources at Cornell include: Images of Dragon Days past; Cornell experts discuss COVID-19; “Cosmos” and spotlight on women artists at the Johnson Museum; student theater and film updates; and a citizen science project surveying breeding birds.

‘CoronaCheck’ website combats spread of misinformation

Cornell researchers have developed an automated system that uses machine learning, data analysis and human feedback to automatically verify statistical claims about the new coronavirus.

New lecture series introduces research at ancient Sardis

For decades, Cornell archaeologists have been excavating at Sardis, Turkey. A new lecture series to spotlight that work launched March 6 with the excavation’s current director, Nicholas D. Cahill, professor of Greek and Roman art at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Admissions supercharges virtual recruitment of Class of ’24

With the coronavirus pandemic having forced courses and other events online and temporarily ending campus tours and visits, this year represents a unique challenge for those who plan outreach to and programming for accepted students in the incoming Class of 2024.

Faculty and staff workshops, training continue online

The Office of Faculty Development is using remote conferencing technology sessions to hold faculty workshops during the Coronavirus on topics ranging from what's next in academic book publishing to how to write an op-ed.

Cornell experts discuss state of pandemic

Cornell experts took part in a virtual panel discussion, “COVID-19: Origin, Response Management, and Impact on the Global Economy,” on March 24.

Launch of Wildlife Health Center moves science into action

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine announces the establishment of the Cornell Wildlife Heath Center, which aims to catalyze multidisciplinary collaboration to address global wildlife health challenges.

CMS upgrade will shine light on Higgs boson

Cornell is leading a $77 million effort, beginning April 1, to upgrade the CMS particle detector at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

Master of Public Health program gets full accreditation

The Cornell University Master of Public Health program recently received full accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health.