Graduate and undergraduate students from Cornell’s social sciences fields are increasingly sought after by tech companies searching for employees who understand social processes, psychology, sociology and economics, but also have real-world data-science skills.
Noted Bollywood director Nandita Das brings her breakout 2018 film “Manto,” the story of maverick writer Saadat Hasan Manto during the Partition of India, to Cornell March 14.
Professor Alex Susskind is an expert on consumer behavior and satisfaction at the Hotel School at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Just as Danny Meyer’s organization, the Union Square Hospitality Group, has moved toward a no tipping policy in its restaurants – Susskind says Uber should not change course.
Events on campus this week include a book talk on the American Dream, 150 bugs at Insectapalooza, The Big Draw at the Johnson Museum, a classic horror film in Sage Chapel and Halloween treats.
Kavita Bala, professor and chair of computer science, has been named dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Science, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced June 5.
Cornell researchers and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) growers discussed indigenous knowledge and traditional agricultural practices at a symposium at Cornell Botanic Gardens.
Events this week include the Cornell Maple Program Open House, President Pollack's first address to staff, a residency by musician Latif Bolat, and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" in Sage Chapel.
Douglas Lankler, J.D. ’90, executive vice president and general counsel at Pfizer, has played a leading role in establishing Pfizer’s agreement with the U.S. government for 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
