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• Professor John Torpey ‘Defines Trumpism’ and Outlines Risks in Op-ed for The Hill

  Professor John Torpey (Sociology) published an op-ed in The Hill in which he argues this is a particularly dangerous moment in the presidency, as the administration shifts its focus to the international arena. Read more

• Nancy Foner Awarded 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship

  Distinguished Professor Nancy Foner (GC/Hunter, Sociology) has been named a 2017 Guggenheim Fellow in the field of Sociology.
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• Richard Alba and Charles Mills Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

  The American Academy of Arts and Sciences today announced the election of Distinguished Professor Richard D. Alba (Sociology) and Distinguished Professor Charles W. Mills (Philosophy). Read more

• Why Homosexuality Is Seen Differently Around the World: Amy Adamcyzk

  In a recent book and related podcast for Inside Higher Ed, Amy Adamcyzk (GC/Hunter, Sociology) illustrates why attitudes towards homosexuality vary widely from country to country. Read more

• GC Launches Demo of New Interactive Scholarly Publishing Platform

  The GC, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Press, has launched a demo of its new interactive platform for scholarly publishing, Manifold, an online, mobile-ready interface for reading and responding to texts.
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• Hackers, Trolls, and the Future of the Internet: Cathy Davidson

  Distinguished Professor Cathy Davidson (English) is quoted in an important new Pew Research Center report on the uncivil online behavior, pointing to geo-political “publicity” as a potential new “form of cyber terror.” Read more

• Thomas Kurtzman Honored by American Chemical Society

  Assistant Professor Thomas Kurtzman's research has had "a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry." Read more

• Fewer Girls Named ‘Hillary’ or ‘Hilary’ Was an Omen of Clinton’s Defeat: Stefano Ghirlanda

  Could we have predicted the outcome of the 2016 presidential election? Naming patterns may suggest as much, says Professor Stefano Ghirlanda (GC/Brooklyn, Psychology/Biology). Read more

• The Questionable Science Behind the Internet Phenomenon ASMR: Tony Ro

  For a story on the neuroscience behind the Internet phenomenon ASMR, Smithsonian.com consulted Presidential Professor Tony Ro (Psychology/Biology), an expert on sensory processing and synesthesia. Read more

• Ancient Tooth Decay Suggests Neanderthals Were Locavores: William Harcourt-Smith

  What did Neanderthals eat? DNA evidence from the plaque in their teeth is offering new and enlightening clues, according to Assistant Professor William Harcourt-Smith (GC/Lehman, Anthropology). Read more