Student team designs smart mask that monitors vital signs

In February, Longsha Liu ’21 was well aware that COVID-19 was coursing through China and around the world.

His mother had been giving him regular updates about the virus’s spread in China, where most of his immediate family live – including his 77-year old grandmother, who continued to practice as a physician.

Austin Chiu: 'Advocate for your own learning and growth'

Austin Chiu​
Biological Sciences
Las Vegas, Nv

What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

My coursework throughout the years, especially in the humanities, has better equipped me to think analytically about the world. My professors have been incredible mentors, encouraging me to develop a critical understanding of not only history, but also the production of knowledge itself.

New imaging technique sheds light on adult zebrafish brain

The Cornell Neurotech team's research could have implications for the study of human brain disorders, including autism.

COVID video: ‘Things are a little less scary when you know more about them’

The video by Clara Liao '17 explains the basics of the virus, how it spreads and the importance of preventive measures.

Campus community donates essential medical supplies

“We’re so happy to do our small part to support the essential and heroic work being done by the health care professionals."

Sneezing Dogs, Dancing Bees: How Animals Vote

In this New York Times Article, Thomas D. Seeley's 2010 book "Honeybee Democracy" is referenced.  Animals like humans make a group choice. "species ranging from primates all the way to insects have methods for finding agreement that are surprisingly democratic." Honeybees have scouts that will report back and they do a " waggling, repetitive dance...

Through wind and dust

"There is something cathartic about smashing rocks on a hillside, miles away from civilization, in pursuit of fossils. Each swing of the hand-pick uncovers part of a mystery. A crack forms, then deepens, and suddenly the rock splits open—to reveal a fossil or reveal nothing. A fossil is set aside. An empty rock is tossed down the hillside. The process repeats—onto the next rock."

Support Arts & Sciences students on Giving Day March 12

The College of Arts & Sciences is gearing up for Giving Day on Thursday, March 12 and we hope you'll join in the fun!

Your gifts to our annual fund, undergraduate scholarship fund or any of our departments and programs help our faculty and students reach their full potential.

Four new minors now available to A&S students

The new minors are offered in public service studies, media studies, migration studies and science communication and public engagement.

Paper wasps rapidly evolved ability to identify faces

 Individuals within a species may all look alike to the average insect, but one paper wasp species has evolved specialized cognitive abilities to recognize individual faces among their peers. How did complex cognition evolve in just this species?New research indicates facial recognition abilities evolved relatively rapidly – in the last few...