A new mapping approach piloted by Cornell researchers could help policymakers identify where people live in extreme poverty and target resources more effectively.
Anna Ho, assistant professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering. The fellowship includes $875,000 in unrestricted funds to be used for research over five years.
Cornell’s endowment returned 8.7% in the fiscal year ending June 30, adding nearly $860 million in net investment gains to close with a value of approximately $10.7 billion, according to the Office of University Investments.
Political scientist Peter Enns – who correctly predicted the winner in 49 states 100 days before the 2020 U.S. presidential election – will offer insights on political forecasting and his current forecast of the 2024 election in an eCornell keynote address on Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m.
To celebrate Cornell’s commitment to fostering global literacy and cross-cultural understanding, the Language Resource Center in the College of Arts and Sciences will host World Languages Day on Oct. 26.
Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff delivered his first President’s Address to Staff on Jan. 9 in familiar environs – Yarnell Lecture Hall in the College of Veterinary Medicine, where he served as professor, department chair and dean.
Sendhil Mullainathan ’93, a scholar and writer who uses machine learning to find new approaches to complex problems in medicine, policy and human behavior, will deliver the Messenger Lectures on Nov. 11-13.
Across languages and cultures, parents simplify their speech in response to babies’ babbling and early speech, supporting language development, new Cornell research finds.
Daveed Diggs, who won Tony and Grammy awards for his portrayal of the dual roles of Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in “Hamilton,” will visit campus Sept. 25 for a talk as the 2024 Heermans-McCalmon Distinguished Guest Artist.