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Prof. Craig Altier and Prof. Kyu Rhee are collaborating to co-direct the new Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, with the aim of better understanding and improving treatments for microbes resistant to existing medications.
Prof. Chiara Formichi, Asian Studies, has spent her career researching the relationship between Islam and Asian cultures, having published her most recent book in April 2020.
“I think Cornell understands that permanent tenured faculty are healthier for the institution, and provide a better classroom experience that ultimately results in better student learning outcomes,” said Professor Adam Smith, archaeology.
Busy lifestyles are not uncommon among each member of Cornell’s population: a precarious everyday balance of classes, extracurriculars, social life and a structured sleep routine that can be challenging, stressful and time-consuming takes up the lives of many. On top of this, getting plenty of exercise on a regular basis and eating balanced, nutritious meals can be even harder.
But how do our faculty — who teach thousands, lead mind-stimulating classes and are on the forefront of innovative research — fuel their bodies and minds amid their many responsibilities and professional careers? We will take a closer look at three regular gym-goers at Cornell who prioritize the integration of eating well and being physically active into their Ph.D. lifestyles.
Prof. Hector Aguilar-Carreno regularly works out in the gym six days per week in the early morning before work as a Professor of Virology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and has been pushing his body and mind in the weight room for 34 years.
Upon being asked about his diet Aguilar-Carreno responded, “I do try to eat healthy [with ] … probably more protein than an average diet” that is abundant in vegetables, raw salads, fruits, nuts and Greek yogurt.
I was also curious how Aguilar-Carreno brings his food to work. “I meal prep. I usually cook on Sundays — I do batches of food for four people in the family. I cook usually three different protein dishes, [such as]a big salmon filet [or] something with chicken or pork.
After nominations, presentations and interviews, some University departments and programs have chosen new leaders. These professors promise changes in priorities and new efforts to address the challenges their programs face.
After a long career at the University of California Davis, Christine Lovely will join Cornell as the new Chief Officer of the Human Resources department.
Eight Cornell faculty members signed a letter condemning the corrupt influence of fossil fuel funding used to support climate change research in universities. Released on Mar. 21, the letter is supported by many more members of the faculty.
In the past week, some of us have observed people walking around in campus buildings without masks on. It appears that there is no mechanism for enforcement of this mask mandate. We also will not necessarily know if an individual we encounter in or outside of class has been vaccinated or tested. All we can do is wear masks.
With a recent New York Times study highlighting the gender gap in the field of economics, students and faculty in the department share their experiences here at Cornell.
This spring, for the second time since the start of the pandemic, the University faculty will hold its regular elections.