Ajunwa to Congress: Help stop employers’ AI-fueled bias

Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa, who studies the impact of AI on practices such as fair hiring, gave research-based testimony to a Congressional committee on Feb. 5 in Washington, D.C.

Update: Second student tests negative for coronavirus

The university announced that results were negative for a student tested for novel coronavirus. At this time, no members of the Cornell community are undergoing testing for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Things to Do, Feb. 7-14, 2020

Events at Cornell this week include music and dance documentaries, Japanese drumming in Bailey Hall, a celebration of Beethoven and a black fashion exhibit.

Roundtable Feb. 14 will connect Cornell’s design disciplines

Faculty and students from Cornell departments teaching design studios and design thinking will exchange ideas to foster connections between fields and strengthen pedagogy at the inaugural Design@Cornell Roundtable Feb. 14.

Beating expectations key for Oscar hopefuls

Aspiring film directors must outperform peers with similar experience to build reputations and advance their careers, according to a study co-authored by Heeyon Kim, assistant professor of strategy in the School of Hotel Administration.

Kopko named UN rep in early childhood education

The World Organization for Early Childhood Education has appointed Kimberly Kopko, Ph.D. ’05, associate director of extension and outreach in the College of Human Ecology, to represent it at the United Nations.

Solitary confinement heightens post-incarceration death risk

Even short stays in solitary confinement appear linked to a higher risk of death after inmates are released from jail or prison, according to new research by Christopher Wildeman, professor of policy analysis and management.

Frank Rhodes, Cornell’s ninth president, dies at 93

Frank H.T. Rhodes, Cornell University’s ninth president, a national figure in higher education and an esteemed paleontologist, died Feb. 3 in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was 93.

‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions focus on how to use Canvas

With the transition to the Canvas Learning Management System complete, faculty and the Canvas team are to exploring advanced features and tools to further enhance student learning.

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