Optimism about AI lowest in US, says A&S dean

Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences, shared takeaways from his decade-long AI research during a lecture kicking off the Cornell University School of Continuing Education’s Summer Events Series.

How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities

The threat of mosquito-borne diseases, which climate change is expected to exacerbate, highlights local politics’ pivotal and understudied role in public health. 

Social media can amplify worker voice, but fades over time

Social media can influence workplace policies by amplifying worker voices, but fail to drive meaningful workplace improvement when workers lack support from labor unions or civil society organizations, according to new research by Duanyi Yang, assistant professor at the ILR School. 

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Professors address climate change from multiple disciplines

The June 6 panel, "Beyond the Apocalypse: New Narratives and Innovations for Climate Action," took place during Reunion 2025.

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Research at risk: Breaking down barriers for autistic job seekers

A project examining how to help companies hire neurodivergent people has received a termination order, halting work that could have helped autistic people find jobs and employers find talent.

Wolf advises US Senate on aging population of American farmers

Professor and ag economist Chris Wolf testified on why farmers are the nation’s oldest workforce and how to encourage younger people to work in agriculture.

From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research

The all-day conference offers a candid look into the research that concludes many students’ senior year. 

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Brooks Public Policy PhDs address policy, begin careers at top institutions

For the five graduates who have earned Ph.D.s in public policy from the Brooks School in 2025, their academic journeys included COVID disruptions and a transition from the Department of Policy Analysis and Management to Brooks.

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US Rep. Beth Van Duyne ’95, Brooks School dean to discuss policy at Reunion

U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne ’95, R-Texas, will join Colleen Barry, dean of the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, for a timely discussion that will explore the intersection of public policy, politics and civic engagement.