Graduate School Announcements
April 24, 
2017
Contents
News:

Cornell Files Amicus Brief Against the March 6 Executive Order

  

Cornell joined with 30 other universities to file an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit arguing against the March 6 executive order from the Trump Administration restricting entry into the United States by people from six Muslim-majority nations.  The brief for the Ninth Circuit filed on April 20 complements a similar brief filed for the Fourth Circuit on March 31. Global Cornell provides updates on immigration-related U.S. Executive Orders with implications for student, staff, and faculty activities and international programs.  The International Students and Scholars Office is available to provide advice on U.S. immigration issues to Cornell international students, academic staff, and their families.

18 Graduate and Professional Students Lobby on Capital Hill

Eighteen graduate and professional students traveled from the Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City to Capitol Hill for Cornell Advocacy Day April 5.

Students met with members of Congress and their staffs to discuss science policy, graduate federal student aid, research funding and immigration policy (including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). 

"I believe Advocacy Day not only provides a well-rounded experience for the students, but is also vital in informing members of Congress and their staff about the importance of these issues to Cornell," said Kristen Adams, associate director of Cornell's Office of Federal Relations. 


Save the Date: Maplewood Ground Breaking Ceremony 

Maplewood Park, currently Ithaca and Tompkins County's largest construction project, is about to break ground .

The $80 million housing project for graduate and professional students, funded by Cornell and EdR Trust, is fully permitted and site preparation for the 441-unit, 872-bed project is underway. 

Ground Breaking Ceremonial Event:
 
Date:         Friday, May 5 th , 2017
Time:       1:00-3:00
Location:  Maplewood Graduate Housing Site on Maple Ave.
 
Graduate and Professional Students to Walk in the March for Science
Cornellians at the Science March on April 22
 
More than a hundred Cornell University graduate students traveled via bus to participate in the national Science March on April 22.

Several hundred people attended a march in Ithaca on the same day.

Read coverage from Inside Higher Education...

Low-Cost Student Health Insurance Option Now Available for 2017-2018!

Enrollment is now open for a no-annual-premium health insurance plan for qualifying self-paying graduate students studying on the Ithaca Campus and already living in New York State. Save on healthcare costs in 2017-2018! Contact the Office of Student Health Benefits to learn more about SHP-M and your qualifications by June 9, 2017: 607-255-5467. SHP-M is designed specifically for Cornell students to save you money and improve your access to affordable health care. 

 

For more information see: http://studenthealthbenefits.cornell.edu/cms/benefits/plans/health/SHP-M/index.cfm

Xiangkun "Elvis" Cao Wins SigmaX Award
Xiangkun "Elvis" Cao competing at 3MT

Xiangkun Elvis Cao was selected by the scientific research honor society SigmaXi as the 2017 Graduate Division winner of the student research showcase for his work in David Erickson's lab on the Feverphone. Cao is a BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) participant.

His communication skills (recognized by the People's Choice award at the recent 3MT competition on campus earned him the top slot and brought him to the attention of the organizers of the 9th annual Biotechnology Symposium on May 19 & 20  who have invited him to join a panel of expert communicators to discuss the importance of science communication and public understanding at this state-wide symposium geared toward bringing academics and industry experts closer together.
Kudos

Nelson Milano, a doctoral student in entomology, who was co-author of the study    High Pesticide Risk to Honeybees Despite Low Focal Crop Pollen Collection During Pollination of a Mass Blooming Crop,  which was published in Nature Scientific Reports.

Siddarth Chandrasekaran, a doctoral student in chemistry, was selected to participate in a meeting convened by the New York Academy of Science to brainstorm about potential programming ideas. 

Korie Grayson, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering, had a profile published in the GradSpark

Hannah Ryan, a doctoral student in visual studies, has won an  AAUW American Dissertation Fellowship.

Lara Backer, Ph.D. student (MAE), and Peter Beaucage, Ph.D. student (MSE), received research awards from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research. Backer will research gas phase chemical physics and Beaucage will research crystal growth. 
Ask a Dean 

Question: 

Dear Deans, 

It is becoming well-known among conservative and libertarian leaning graduate students that the bias reporting implemented by the administration is being used to suppress conservative thought on campus, as some conservative views are deemed offensive by some more liberal peers. 

Many conservative and moderate students do not feel comfortable expressing their opinion on sensitive topics due to fears of social ostracism and especially from fear of punishment from the administration. When will Cornell University and the administration have the courage to stand up for free speech and free inquiry along the lines of what the University of Chicago has done?

Free-speech Graduate Student 


Question: 
Dear Deans,

I heard that there was a discussion in the GPSA meeting about policies regarding romantic/sexual relationships between faculty and graduate students. There are certainly some thorny issues around consent in such relationships with imbalanced power dynamics, and I am interested to see where the GPSA and the Faculty Senate take these concerns.

Does the Graduate School have any comment on this issue, as it pertains to not only the health and safety of graduate students, but also the academic standing of graduate students (both those involved in such relationships and not) and the standing of the Cornell Graduate School as a whole?

Additionally, and more specifically, the notion that some faculty might be writing recommendation letters for graduate students in exchange for sexual favors---whether those graduate students 'consent' or not---strikes me as deeply troubling. 

Do you have any thoughts on this practice, or on how to change a culture that has apparently led to such behavior?

Sincerely, 
Curious Graduate Student


Question: 

Dear Deans,

I have received an offer for a position which begins in October 2017 (hooray!), and intend to defend in August such that I can submit my final revised dissertation in September, for a January 2018 conferral. (The prospective employers are amenable to this arrangement.) The idea is that I'll be entirely done with everything before starting the position, with everything but the official diploma.

Will I need to take a Personal Leave of Absence (R6) for the fall semester?

Will I need to pay any/some prorated tuition?

Is there anything else I need to do, any other forms to file, other than those associated with the defense and the dissertation, for this particular circumstance?
I'm registered for the summer, so I can continue to make use of the library, etc., I just want to make sure I don't mess up and accidentally fail to graduate due to whatever happens between August and January.

Confused about Registration and Status


Question: 

Dear Deans,

I have a question for ask a dean, below.

A recent article in the Sun [1] revealed that the Dean of the Graduate School is involved with a proposal that undergrads be admitted by financial situation and not academic merit. Perhaps more disturbing, that very Dean is charging the student who shared this information in a suit one government professor called "excessively punitive, heavy-handed, and unjustified" [2].

While these actions don't directly relate to graduate students, it's disturbing that the Dean of the Graduate School holds such anti-academic, financially motivated views and take such punitive action against students who speak up, especially since the Dean of the Graduate School has a powerful role in our graduate grievance procedure [3]. How can grads be certain that our Deans are actually serving in our interests?


Sincerely,
A Grad Wary of Academic Corporatization




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Email us your question, and a dean will answer within three business days. Some responses will be made anonymous and published. 


View the complete Ask a Dean archive with most recent questions on top. 
Registrar :
Study and Take Courses at Participating Research Universities 

Cornell doctoral candidates have the opportunity to conduct research or take courses at a number of top universities as part of the Exchange Scholar Program. You may elect for one or two semesters in residence at any one of the participating universities (Berkeley, Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Harvard, M.I.T., Princeton, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, or Yale).

 

Applications must be submitted to the Graduate School a minimum of two months before your intended period of study. For more information on this program, contact the Graduate School Student Services Office in Caldwell Hall at 255.5820.

 

Final Examinations

 

As we near the end of the semester and the submission deadline for a May 2017 conferral, please be aware you must schedule your exam with the Graduate School at least seven calendar days in advance by filing the proper examination scheduling form.

 

Summer Registration

 

Registration for the Summer 2017 term is required if you are

  • receiving financial aid during the summer (fellowships, summer loans, assistantships, travel grants, or tuition awards);
  • wish to use campus facilities; or
  • are off campus but need to be registered for summer study.

To register, simply enroll in the Graduate School's Graduate Summer Research course GRAD 9016 (class numbers 1564, 1565, 1566, and 1567) through Student Center. There is no charge for summer registration.
 
We encourage students to enroll now. Students who are not registered for the summer term by May 26, 2017 will be subject to FICA tax (OASDI and Medicare) withholding from Assistantship Payroll Appointments

 

Graduate School Programs :

Writing Groups Program Celebration

Wednesday, May 10  |  2:00-3:30  |  Big Red Barn

Open to all interested  |  Register at goo.gl/9vpykw

 

Join us to celebrate the achievements of this semester's Writing Groups!  Light refreshments will be served.

 

The Writing Groups Program connects writers from across fields to provide encouragement, motivation, and support. Launched in spring 2016, this program has provided a writing community for over 300 graduate & professional students, post-docs, and visiting scholars.  This is a wonderful opportunity for those thinking about joining the program in fall 2017 to learn directly from program participants.  To learn more about the Writing Groups Program, go to:  http://cornellelso.weebly.com/writing-groups-program.html

 

  

Wednesday May 3rd and Thursday May 4th, 2017.

  

9:00 am  - 3:00 pm

  

G10 Biotechnology Building

Join any of the career panel discussions in Science Communication; Industry, Entrepreneurship and Management; Science Policy; and Governance, Risk, and Compliance. The speakers will share their personal career trajectories and advice for current PhDs and postdocs. Don't miss this signature BEST event. See this link for complete details and please RSVP. 

For Students with Families

 

Kids' Science Day  |  Saturday, April 29th  |  1:30 - 4:30pm  |  Big Red Barn

Calling all curious children and adults to head to the Big Red Barn to take part in learning through science experiments created by the wonderful graduate students at Cornell from all fields of science. There will be exhibits and experiments to explore, on topics ranging from astronomy to zoology. Hands on opportunities for adults and kids to play with science and learn as they go!


 

Student-Parent Study Night!  Sign up for free childcare with Cornell Child Care Center during Cornell's Study Period.  Start the process by signing up below (and hurry, space is limited):

 

Faculty/Student Wine & Cheese Reception wine_picnic.jpg

Invite your Committee Chair, Faculty member, GFA, the Dean!

Tuesday, May 2nd

4:00- 6:00pm    


 

Please join us for an end-of-the year Wine & Cheese reception at the Big Red Barn 

Tuesday, May 2nd from 4:00-6:00pm. 

We provide the wine and cheese (free!), and you bring your faculty members to this fun casual event. 


 

Students must bring faculty/staff members to join this event. Please RSVP here.

  An Introduction to Tech Transfer at Cornell: What You As a Grad Student Should Know
  
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 12 noon - 1:30, 701 Clark

Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=79rzv7nab&oeidk=a07ee0p6cqua2325d70
 
Associate Directors for Technology Licensing in the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) will present an overview of the technology transfer process at Cornell with topics to include:
  • What is the Center for Technology Licensing and why does it exist?
  • What are the steps in the technology transfer process and where do I fit in?
  • What are the key points of technology commercialization I should be aware of?
  • I want to know more about tech transfer, what do I do next?
Sponsored by the Graduate School for all graduate and professional students. Questions? Contact Jan Allen, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs (jan.allen@cornell.edu)
OISE Engage Lunch

Friday, April 28 | 12:00- 1:00 pm | 225 ILR King-Shaw Conference Center

 

Join us for the OISE Engage Lunch with Kevin Gaines, W.E.B. Du Bois Professor of Africana Studies and History at Cornell University.  Professor Gaines will present on the history of Black Studies in the academy.


 

Dr. Gaines is the author of Uplifting the Race: Black Leadership, Politics, and Culture During the Twentieth Century. His book, American Africans in Ghana: Black Expatriates and the Civil Rights Era was a Choice Outstanding Academic Title. Kevin is also a past President of the American Studies Association (2009-10) and has lectured at universities throughout the U.S., as well as internationally. 


 

RSVP: http://tiny.cc/EngageLunch

Financial Literacy Month 


INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL COUNSELING SESSIONS

Tuesday, April 25, 1:00 - 5:00pm  |  Wednesday, April 26, 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Register here

Get a free 30-minute consultation on campus to address your individualized question with a financial counselor.  Brendan Wilbur from Alternatives Federal Credit Union will meet with graduate and professional students. Space is limited.  When you sign up, you will be asked, "What Financial Question Do You Have for the Financial Counselor?"  After you sign up, you will receive an email confirmation indicating time and location of your 30 minute consultation.  

 

   

PERSONAL FINANCE SUCCESS STRATEGIES

Thursday, April 27  |  12:30 - 1:30  |  lunch at 12:15  |  102 Mann Library  |  Register Here

Presenter: Vicki Bogan, PhD, Associate Professor, Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management; Director, Institute for Behavioral and Household Finance

Professor Bogan will lead a discussion on personal finances emphasizing critical thinking skills essential to successful personal finance decision making today and in the future. Learn tools and strategies for budgeting, becoming informed consumers, and interacting with financial service professionals.

 

Complete listing of Financial Literacy Month sessions

 

Pie with the Deans

Open to all graduate and professional students!

Pie with the Deans sessions are open to any graduate or professional student to chat with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie and an informal visit with the Graduate School deans.  Come and go as needed.  Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie!
  • Friday, May 5 from noon to 1:00 pm in 341 Caldwell Hall RSVP

Grad Ball 2017 - Tickets Available  

It's time to get your tickets for Grad Ball 2017, "Botanical Gardens," which will be held at the Johnson Museum of Art on Saturday, May 6 from 8PM - 12AM.  Buy your tickets here and RSVP to the Facebook event here!  


 

Tickets are on sale for $20 now until May 5 at 12PM and include 2 drink tickets and unlimited food.

Spring Recognition Banquet

Friday, May 12  6:00 - 8:30pm (Please Note the New Date & Time for the Banquet)

G10 Biotechnology

RSVP by May 5 (regrets not necessary): http://tiny.cc/springbanquet2017


 

On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the OISE Student Leadership Council, we invite you to join us for the 2017 Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Spring Recognition Banquet where we will celebrate the close of the academic year, present awards, and recognize diverse graduate and professional degree students for their academic, professional, and service related achievements!

  

The nomination period for the leadership and service awards has closed. However, all students are encouraged to complete the Achievements Nomination Form so that they may be recognized for their academic, professional, and service related achievements during the banquet: http://tiny.cc/banquet_achievements

 

*This event is open to all interested members of the Cornell Graduate & Professional Student Community and those that support the progression and success of graduate and professional students.

Fellowships, Postdocs, and Awards:
Call for Proposals: Institute for Comparative Modernities

The Institute for Comparative Modernities seeks to provide greater opportunities for graduate students from across the campus to engage each other through interdisciplinary and collaborative research working groups. To that end, the Institute provides meeting space as well as seed money for the establishment and the maintenance of a small number of graduate student research working groups each year.

D. E. Shaw Exploration Fellowship 2017

This unique educational opportunity taking place at the New York City headquarters from July 19 to 20. 

 

As you may know, the D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $41 billion in investment capital. Given that women are underrepresented in the global alternative investment industry, we have specifically designed a program in an effort to bring together talented and intellectually curious women enrolled in Ph.D. programs. They will receive an introduction to our firm, insights into our rigorous approach to finance, and several professional and social networking opportunities. By engaging with a cross section of people at the firm, from recent Ph.D. graduates to senior leaders, fellows will learn about the challenging problems on which we work, as well as the transition from academia to finance. They'll also receive a $2,000 stipend, accommodations, and travel to and from New York City.

 

If you have some students who may be interested in and available for this opportunity, there are two ways you can help. You can 1) nominate students via the website and 2) spread the word to eligible students, organizations, and departments and encourage them to apply. We are accepting applications until May 19, 2017. 

 

TEACHING:
Upcoming Opportun ities for: 

CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is excited to offer the CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship Program to all eligible graduate students at Cornell. This competitive one-year fellowship is an opportunity to:
  • Enhance teaching, leadership and mentoring skills
  • Explore the art of teaching through coursework and mentorship
  • Build your CV and skills for the job market
  • Develop and implement programs and resources that foster teaching excellence at Cornell University
  • Click here to access the short application and eligibility requirements
  • Applications due: April 30, 2017 
2017-2018 Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowship (GRTF) Program
  • Develop and use research strategies to understand, inform and enhance teaching
  • Click here to access the short application and eligibility requirements
  • Applications due: April 30, 2017

Careers, Internships, and Jobs:
Intern with the U.S. Geological Survey!
2-12 month internship opportunities at USGS Science Centers, in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF)

Are you a current NSF Graduate Research Fellow?
NSF Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP) is for you!

PepsiCo Journey through Science Day


 

The New York Academy of Science has opened the application portal for the popular career exploration day with PepsiCo at the Academy with all the travel costs covered. The deadline to submit an application is May 26th, 2017. The PepsiCo Journey through Science Day will take place at the Academy's headquarters in New York City on September 18th, 2017.  


 

Fifty exceptional early career scientists (MS, PhD, postdoc) will be selected for this unique opportunity to:

  • interact with PepsiCo's R&D leadership,
  • learn about their efforts to develop products rooted in science-based nutrition,
  • get an exclusive glimpse of how science has shaped their careers and gain an understanding of what it is like to work in a global team environment, and
  • present a poster on their research to highlight and share their own activities and interests with PepsiCo.

There will be an award ceremony for the best posters at the end of the event. For more information about the agenda or for application information, please visit www.nyas.org/PepsiCO

 

Wellness:

 

From Cornell Minds Matter

  • Free YOGA!!!!  Mondays and Thursdays - 5-6:15 PM Willard Straight Garden Room  (go down the stairs across from the International Lounge)  Open To All Cornell students for Free. All skill levels welcome. Increase your physical and mental well-being. We will have some yoga mats, but if you have one, please bring it. 
  • Free ZUMBA with the Amazing Abe!  Wednesdays at 5 PM - Willard Straight Hall 5th floor lounge. Latin-inspired dance-fitness craze that blends red-hot Latin music and contagious steps to create a fitness party! Exercise, relax, energize! Join us if you want to try Zumba for the first time or if you are a Zumba addict. 
  • Creative Arts.  Wednesdays  7-8:00 PM,  Slope Studio, 2nd Floor Willard Straight Hall.  (down the steps across from the International Lounge) No artistic skill necessary. Join others in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere to reflect, create for personal growth. We are very lucky to have Certified Art Therapist, Emily Millen, lead the session!  Free and all materials provided.
 
Dance Dance Revolution Open Play
Thursdays 7:30 - 11pm, Willard Straight Hall Music Room

Come join the Dance Dance Revolution Club to dance, de-stress, and enjoy a bit of Japanese culture! Our club owns a copy of just about every DDR game, and we utilize arcade-style metal dance pads for the full experience. We are a friendly, silly bunch of all skill levels, so drop by for however long you like!
Sponsored by the Dance Dance Revolution Club and the Willard Straight Hall Student Union Board of Directors

A3C After Dark Workshop Series 

Join us for a light dinner and deep and intimate conversation that explores issues of identity, mental health and social well-being. This series covers topics ranging from studying abroad as an Asian American, body image, relationships with parents, safe sex, culture shock, microaggressions, to the quarter-life crisis. These discussions happen on select Wednesdays at 5:00 pm beginning on Wednesday, February 8th in the 1st Floor Multipurpose Room of 626 Thurston Ave.

Big Red Shuttle


 

Cornell's late-night transportation service for students in need of a safe ride home.

The Big Red Shuttle with run this Friday and Saturday night from midnight to 3am. See app below for route.

 

The driver is a professional, paid employee. Additionally, you will be welcomed by two student managers employed by Campus Activities who are there to be helpful and provide a safe environment for you on the shuttle.

 

CUAppDev has launched BRShuttle! Cornell Big Red Shuttle offers students free rides around campus late nights on weekends. BRShuttle is a collaboration between AppDev and Big Red Shuttle (created by the Cornell Women's Resource Center and sponsored by the Cornell Student Assembly). Get the app here: https://t.co/PiMjMRZGWg and for more info on the service check out http://www.cornellbigredshuttle.com.

Around Campus:
Last Call - Lavender Graduation

A ceremony recognizing and celebrating Cornell's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and ally (LGBTQQIA+) graduating students as well as their families, friends, and supporters.  Everyone is welcome to attend! Graduating students - Please sign up today!  Only graduating students (graduate and undergraduate) who intend to be recognized need to sign-up to participate.  Applications Due: April 28 th by 5:00 PM
 
Friday, May 5 th 2017
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Recognition Ceremony for Graduating Students
8:30 - 10:00 pm - Reception and Celebration
Klarman Auditorium & Atrium
Klarman Hall
If you have any questions, please contact the LGBT Resource Center at LGBTRC@cornell.edu. For more information, visit here!

eLab Demo Day 2017  

 

Come join us for eLab Demo Day 2017! Witness Cornell's students startups on the journey to greatness as they pitch during Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration. This event is a great chance to get a glimpse of the new startups in our growing ecosystem, connect with peers who share your interest, as well as businesspeople and mentors in the community.

 

Demo Day is Thursday April 27, 4:15-6:15 PM at Cornell University's Statler Auditorium. It's free to attend Demo Day, but you can also register for the two-day Celebration event to get great networking, attend panels, and more!

The Opiate Crisis in America discussion with Svante Myrick '09, Ithaca Mayor

 

Thursday April 27, 12:00 - 1:00 pm   

Multipurpose Room, 626 Thurston Avenue

 

Mayor Svante Myrick '09 will discuss the national opiate crisis and his controversial proposal to establish injection zones in Ithaca. 

2017 3D Printing Innovation Challenge 


 

The 3D Printing Innovation Award is designed to catalyze research using 3D Printing technology.  The deadline to register has been extended to Monday, April 24th. 

 

Selected teams of students and faculty from different disciplines will come together to solve a biomedical research question during a three-day Hackathon event (May 12-14). The CTSC 3D Printing Lab and a 3D Printing Expert will be available to help teams work on their projects. One week later teams will present their work products to a panel of judges for a chance to win a Grand Prize.


 

Learn more...

Hoops for Hope: Cornell
Whether you're a basketball fanatic or just want a fun afternoon, head over to Hoops for Hope on April 30th! 

Starting back in 2011, H4H has been raising money for pediatric cancer research via a 4-on-4 basketball tournament and over $65,000 has been raised! Join us on April 30th at 2pm with all of your friends to raise some money for a great cause. 

Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and the team with the best costume. Best part is, it's only $6/person! All skill levels are encouraged to play. Check out: www.HoopsForHopeCU.weebly.com for more information or contact ap484@cornell.edu.

Slope Day 2017 Volunteer!

Top 7 Reasons to Volunteer

 

1. Be part of Cornell's oldest and greatest tradition!

2. Everyone you know will be there!

3. A chance to win some great prizes!

4. Experience the alcohol-free magic of SlopeFest.

5. Get a free Slope Day T-Shirt and water bottle!

6. Free coffee and food to keep you energized!

7. Get to know CU Police...in a good way.

 

Undergraduates   http://bit.ly/SlopeDay2017

Faculty and Staff   http://bit.ly/SlopeDay2017Staff

Graduate Students (free ticket!)  http://bit.ly/SlopeDay2017Grad

Annual Taste of Muslim Culture

Sunday, April 30th | 12:00- 4:00 pm | Beverly J. Martin Elementary, Gymnasium (302 W Buffalo St, Ithaca NY)

 

Families and individuals of all ages are invited to attend the Third Annual Taste of Muslim Culture event, which will represent more than 15 countries! Come experience the tastes, smells, sounds, of this diverse community.  Try on Cultural Clothes and Photo Booth, Henna and Hijab in Style Booth. Tasting Trays will be sold starting from $10, proceeds will go toward building Ithaca's first Mosque.  Images from last year's event.

 

All are welcome.

 

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/243733306034752/ or hicofthefingerlakes@gmail.com

Interested in Robotics? Have a passion for Hospitality? Like Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

 

Students: Enter the Pepper Challenge competition and win prize money! 

 

Teams of 3-5 students to submit a one-page description of how Pepper, a humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics with the ability to interpret emotions and have intelligent conversations, can be used innovatively within a hospitality context in the United States.

 

This competition is organized by SC Johnson College of Business, Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, SoftBank Robotics, and Entrepreneurship at Cornell. Prize $ for the competition is graciously sponsored by the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.

 

 

·       1st prize $5,000

·       2nd prize $3,000

·       3rd prize $2,000

 

9 finalist teams will interact with Pepper and a panel of industry-professional judges at an on-campus event April 27-28.

 

Register your team now.

Library Chats in the Stacks
For more information about the book talk series, visit booktalks.library.cornell.edu.
 

The Cry of the Renegade: Politics and Poetry in Interwar Chile

Book talk by Raymond B. Craib

Tuesday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Olin Library, Room 107

 

Nicknamed "the firecracker poet" for his incendiary poems, such as "The Cry of the Renegade," Gómez Rojas was a member of the University of Chile's student federation which had come under repeated attack for its critiques of Chile's political system and ruling parties. Professor of history Raymond Craib will present a compelling narrative history that reveals what drew people to anarchist ideas and forms of activism in interwar Chile. His new book describes a time when both radicalized university students, workers and worker-intellectuals gathered together to talk, read, and find common cause.  For more information about this event, visit http://events.cornell.edu/event/the_cry_of_the_renegade.

 

The Curious Mister Catesby: A "Truly Ingenious" Naturalist Explores New Worlds 

Book talk by Leslie Overstreet, Smithsonian Libraries

Wednesday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m.

Mann Library, Room 160

 

Mark Catesby (1683-1749) crossed the Atlantic to Virginia and after a seven-year stay, he returned to England with paintings of plants and animals he had studied. Leslie Overstreet, curator of Natural-History Rare Books and contributing editor of The Curious Mister Catesby, will talk about the historical and scientific significance of his findings, and his monumental book, The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. This event opens Mann Library's spring 2017 exhibit "Mark Catesby: Naturalist in North America."  Reception following the lecture. Sponsored by Mann Library and the School of Integrative Plant Sciences. For more information, visit http://events.cornell.edu/event/the_curious_mister_catesby.

Do you have kudos to share with the Graduate School community?  Submit Kudos here

 


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