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Senior tracks COVID-19 cases in Florida hometown

Dalton Price ’20, a bio major interested in infectious diseases who has past experience with the World Health Organization is working with his Florida hometown health department on COVID tracking and communication efforts.

Einaudi-funded Ph.D. students think globally, act remotely

This year, a new cohort of 16 Ph.D. students in the Einaudi-SSRC Dissertation Proposal Development Program must adapt to the obstacles brought on by the global pandemic.

Open Studio projects highlight innovation, problem-solving

Four student companies won Startup Awards at Cornell Tech’s first virtual Open Studio held May 15.

Public invited to play at virtual Game Design Showcase

Members of the public can watch, play or explore 21 new videos games developed by Cornell students at the virtual Game Design Showcase May 22.

Online showcase celebrates students’ community engagement

Cornell’s Office of Engagement Initiatives celebrated students’ work from this academic year online at the Community Engagement Showcase 2020.

Complex dynamics of water shortages highlighted in study

A mathematical model developed by Cornell engineers uses advanced methods to assess how water users in the Colorado River basin might be individually affected by changes in climate and demand, and how their water shortages might differ.

Astronomers develop ‘decoder’ to gauge exoplanet climate

After examining many suns and planet surfaces, Cornell astronomers have developed an environmental color “decoder” to tease out climate clues for potentially habitable exoplanets in galaxies far away.

Exposure to TV alcohol ads linked to drinking behavior

The average American adult is exposed to nearly 600 alcohol ads on TV each year, and more exposure is linked to higher levels of drinking, according to a Cornell study.

Women hear more white lies in evaluations than men: study

Women are more likely than men to hear “white lies” – inaccurate performance feedback in job evaluations –  according to a new study by researchers in the Department of Psychology.

COVID-19 impact: Mary Jo Dudley on vulnerable farmworkers

Mary Jo Dudley, an expert in farmworker issues, talks about how the pandemic has underlined the importance of farmworkers, who are crucial to maintaining the country’s food supply.

Library webinar series ends with COVID-19 response panel

“Three Chinese Academic Libraries’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Outbreak” was the final installment of “Academic Libraries for Sustainable Development Goals,” a four-part webinar series organized by Cornell University Library.

(Virtual) Things to Do, May 15-22, 2020

Virtual events and resources at Cornell include interactive New York state wine and cheese tastings; a Q&A with student filmmakers; a community chat on living alone; and a panel with international perspectives on the pandemic’s challenges to democracy.