By Katya Hrichak Five Cornell doctoral candidates have been selected for induction into the Cornell chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. Its network of scholars exemplifies academic and personal excellence, character, service, and advocacy…
COVID-19 Vaccination, Fall Instruction, and Virtual Town Hall Cornell leadership announced on Friday that the university is requiring vaccination for students returning to Ithaca, Geneva, and Cornell Tech campuses for the fall semester and provided several possible plans for Fall 2021 instruction. Read the full statement for more information. Cornell will hold a virtual Town Hall for…
Course Drop Deadline is Monday, April 5th Don’t forget that the last day to drop courses or adjust grading basis is Monday, April 5th. Please check Student Center to verify that: You are properly enrolled in all your courses You have dropped any courses that you don’t intend to complete – including courses you are auditing Your grading option is…
March 29, 2021 By Katya Hrichak Character. Leadership. Advocacy. Scholarship. Service. Excellence in these five areas are a prerequisite for induction into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, but Bouchet Scholars at Cornell demonstrate these traits well beyond graduation. Many Bouchet alumni remain committed to the society and give back by acting as mentors…
Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology Ph.D. Candidate Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition “My thesis explores the blueprint behind building a small intestine. I call it ‘to be or “knot” to be’,” began Bhargav Sanketi, a doctoral candidate in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, at the sixth Cornell University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Alongside seven other finalists,…
By Katya Hrichak Travel plans might be on hold but professional development doesn’t have to be. Andrew Foley planned to attend the 2020 Academy of Management conference in Vancouver, Canada, but the pandemic interrupted his plans. Instead, he presented his paper at the conference’s online alternative, using Graduate School Conference Travel Grant funding toward associated…
Message from the Dean Anniversary of Cornell’s Official Shutdown of In-person Instruction Dear Cornellian, Saturday, March 13th, marked the one year anniversary of Cornell’s official shutdown of in-person instruction in response to COVID-19. This weekend, I reflected on the past 12 months. I remembered my worry, anxiety, and deeply unsettled feelings as I packed my computer and…
Make Your Well-being a Priority on Cornell Wellness Days Cornell Wellness Days are scheduled for March 9th and 10th and April 23rd and 26th in lieu of Spring Break. Graduate students are encouraged to prioritize wellness during these days, either during the regular day or by taking time away. No classes (for graduate or undergraduate students) will be…
March 8, 2021 By Katya Hrichak It all started with a question: “What do you do to stay safe in the field?” Witnessing incidents of violence against people of color in the media, two ecology and evolutionary biology doctoral candidates decided to create a set of best practices on how researchers can stay safe while…
Message from the Dean Dear Community, Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed, and some have directly experienced, an increase in violence and hate crimes targeting those who identify as Asian, Asian-American, and/or Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Though anti-Asian and Asian American harassment and violence have long histories in the U.S., in recent months, we have witnessed…
