Former NY Rep. Molinaro visits Brooks to discuss future of Congress

Marcus J. Molinaro, who served one term as representative for New York’s 19th congressional district, visited the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy Jan. 31 as a guest lecturer in former U.S. Congressman Steve Israel’s course, Political Messaging and Public Policy.

NBC News’ Anne Thompson named Distinguished Visiting Journalist

Anne Thompson, NBC News’ chief environmental affairs correspondent, has been named the spring 2025 Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Andrea Strongwater ’70 named CALS’ first artist-in-residence

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomes its first artist-in-residence, Andrea Strongwater ’70, this winter. She will showcase her series, “The Lost Synagogues of Europe,” March 6 in Mann Library.

Art and science overlap for nature illustrators

Illustrator Jillian Ditner in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology brings complex scientific discoveries to life and mentors budding scientific artists.

Bowers student explores privacy, healthcare, satellite imagery

Vipin Gunda ’25 is excited about projects that apply his computer science knowledge to real-world challenges.

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Physician assistant students launch educational journeys

A group of 34 earned their short white coats as the newest class in Weill Cornell Medicine’s Master of Science in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants program.

Activist, writer Angela Davis to deliver annual MLK Lecture

Civil rights activist, writer and lecturer Angela Davis will speak on “The Struggle for Liberation Today” in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in Bailey Hall.

Insect Ecology students conduct fieldwork at Dilmun Hill

Cornell AES manages farms and greenhouses that support research but are also unique teaching tools for over 40 courses covering topics in plant science, soil science, entomology, food systems, agricultural machinery, and more. This is the fourth story in a series about on-farm teaching; Insect Ecology (ENTOM 4550) is taught by entomologist Jennifer Thaler.

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Students can attend hackathons on AI, health, animals and digital ag

Students can apply to take part in one of four hackathons this semester — two on campus and two in New York City.

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