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Kapil Gangwar, a doctoral candidate in electrical and computer engineering, won first prize in the 2026 IEEE AP-S/URSI Industrial Application Pitch Competition. Kudos! 🎉 Kapil Gangwar crosses a stage to accept recognition of his first place win. Kudos! by @cornellgradschool

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A new grant from the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly is enabling discounts for graduate and professional students on rock climbing classes and memberships throughout the academic year.

Graduate and professional students interested in using the discount can use the promo codes in the GPSA Communique email to purchase memberships or book classes online or inquire with desk staff at Lindseth Climbing Center during open hours. Students climb on the bouldering wall at Cornell's Lindseth Climbing Center by @cornellgradschool

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Student spotlight: Rose Brown, psychological sciences and human development doctoral candidate

Rose Brown studies organizational justice, seeking to understand how people respond to mistreatment at work and what they believe should happen in response.

"Cornell has provided opportunities to connect with scholars across departments and fields while I develop as both a researcher and an educator," she said. "I also knew Cornell would challenge me intellectually and professionally. Throughout my Ph.D., I have been inspired by colleagues, mentors, and students who are doing remarkable work in and beyond the academy, and it has been a privilege to grow alongside them."

Read more using the Student and Alumni Spotlights link in bio. Rose Brown by @cornellgradschool

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The Graduate School is home to around 5,000 graduate and professional students who are conducting research and scholarship in over 80 fields of study across three campuses and research sites around the globe. Today, doctoral student Julia Sebastien is sharing her research in the field of communication:

Q: What do you study?
A: I study the psychology of playful interactions with immersive technologies like virtual reality. My work focuses on user agency (i.e., our ability to make and enact meaningful choices), exploring how agency operates in virtual contexts and shapes other psychological outcomes of media use.

Q: What are the broader impacts of your research?
A: How people respond to situations, real or virtual, depends on feeling able to make and enact choices. As studying agency in virtual interactions helps illuminate when and how they translate into real life, this work can guide user‑centered technology design to foster humanistic outcomes like empathy, learning, and prosocial behavior.

Q: What excites you about your area of research?
A: Although they're not "real," virtual experiences can feel real on cognitive, emotional, and even neurobiological levels, especially when we play an active role. While there are risks of harms that must be mitigated, I feel inspired to explore and test how thoughtful, human‑centered design can harness these effects for good. Julia Sebastian stands at an archaeological site holding equipment by @cornellgradschool

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Student spotlight: Aminat Ibrahim, biomedical engineering doctoral candidate

Aminat Ibrahim studies the improvement of cardiovascular implant compatibility, contributing to the development of safer heart implants.

"I chose Cornell because of its strong biomedical engineering program, collaborative research environment, and diverse community. I was especially drawn to the opportunity to pursue research in an environment that encourages interdisciplinary thinking. As an international student, the sense of community, support, and belonging also stood out to me. My experience here has allowed me to engage across research, student leadership, mentorship, and outreach in ways that have profoundly shaped my academic, professional, and personal growth. Cornell and Ithaca have truly provided the environment, experiences, and perspective that challenged me to think bigger."

Read more using the Student and Alumni Spotlights link in bio. Aminat Ibrahim by @cornellgradschool

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Kritika Dahal, diversity and international students committee

Kritika Dahal is a second-year master of public administration student with a concentration in data science who studies data science, public policy, and infrastructure and is also completing certification in infrastructure policy management and finance.

“As an international student from Nepal, I understand how important it is to have a supportive community and strong student representation. I joined the GPSA leadership board because I wanted to help create a more inclusive and engaging experience for graduate and professional students, advocate for their needs, and organize initiatives that bring people together. It has also been a great opportunity to develop my leadership skills while giving back to the Cornell community.” Kritika Dahal by @cornellgradschool

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Andi Garcia-Ortiz, faculty advising, teaching, and mentorship award committee chairperson

Andi Garcia-Ortiz is a doctoral student in biomedical engineering who studies the impact of sclerostin monoclonal antibody treatment on in vivo osteocyte mechanosensitivity—how bone-building drugs used to treat female osteoporosis impact the ability of certain bone cells to respond to mechanical loading.

“During my time with GPSA, I have seen the Faculty Advising, Teaching, and Mentoring Award Committee transform from a committee that went largely unrepresented to a crowning jewel and staple of GPSA. As a Ph.D. candidate, I have had the pleasure of serving as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate and graduate courses and know the long-lasting impact quality mentorship can have on students.” Andi Garcia-Ortiz by @cornellgradschool

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Izzet Kosar, graduate and professional student programming board chairperson

Izzet Kosar is a second-year master of health administration student who studies healthcare operations and strategy.

“I joined the GPSA leadership board because I want to create more opportunities for graduate and professional students to connect and build a strong sense of community.” Izzet Kosar by @cornellgradschool

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Claire King, finance commission chairperson

Claire King is a third-year doctoral student in plant breeding who studies flax and hemp breeding, genetics, and genomics.

“I decided to join the GPSA leadership board to give my time and effort back to Cornell graduate students to ensure that we can continue to nourish the wonderful community those before me have established.” Claire King by @cornellgradschool

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Cecily Cox, student advocacy commission chairperson

Cecily Cox is a second-year master of business administration student studying leadership, strategy, and the sports, entertainment, and media industries. Throughout her program, she has enjoyed exploring how these industries bring people together, shape culture, and create opportunities for business innovation.

“Throughout my time at Cornell, some of the most rewarding experiences have come from getting involved outside the classroom and working with people from different backgrounds. Joining the GPSA leadership board was a chance to give back to the graduate student community and help make a positive impact beyond my own college. I’m excited to work with students from across the university, advocate for issues that matter to graduate students, and help strengthen the sense of community across Cornell.” Cecily Cox by @cornellgradschool

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Zander Lynch, vice president for operations

Zander Lynch is a fourth-year doctoral student in linguistics whose research focuses on the crosslinguistic grammaticalization pathways of conjunctions.

“I decided to join the GPSA executive board again because I have really enjoyed my time working with this organization, and I have seen the great things that it can do. I also wanted to continue to provide leadership representation for the social sciences and humanities because the fields within these divisions are often small and vulnerable to being overlooked.” Zander Lynch stands outside with tall buildings looming behind him by @cornellgradschool

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Student Spotlight: Sumit Sharma, animal science doctoral student

Sumit Sharma studies the use of data science and artificial intelligence to help dairy farmers make better-informed decisions.

"I chose Cornell because of its strong reputation in animal science and its collaborative approach to real-world agricultural challenges. I was especially drawn to the opportunity to work at the intersection of animal health, data science, and technology while learning from leaders in the field," he said. "As someone who has worked as a veterinarian and is interested in developing tools that directly benefit producers, I felt that Cornell offered the ideal place to pursue that goal while expanding my research skills and perspective."

Read more using the Student and Alumni Spotlights link in bio. Sumit Sharma stands outside on a sunny day in front of a leafy plant by @cornellgradschool

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