A Cornell University team led by Sturt Manning, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Classics and director of the Tree-Ring Laboratory, used dendrochronology and a form of radiocarbon dating called wiggle-matching to pinpoint, with 95% probability, the years in which an ancient wooden structure s two main components were created: a lower tank in 1444 B.C., and an upper tank in 1432 B.C. Each date has a margin of error of four years.
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Latest developments in testing, access are topics of Thursday forum January 26, 2021
An online information session is set for 5 p.m. on Thursday to keep the campus community up to date with the latest on spring COVID-19 testing requirements and the Safer Badgers app.
Panelists will talk about recent updates, including the switch to drop-in testing and the soft launch of the Badger Badge. They will answer the most frequently asked questions about testing site safety, how to provide test samples, building and facilities access, and other topics.
Lori Reesor, vice chancellor for student affairs, will address questions students have and talk about mental health resources that are available.
Safer Badgers Employee Forum scheduled for Thursday
With the start of the semester approaching, the university has adopted new COVID-19 testing requirements to enhance the safety of the campus community.
An online forum for employees and graduate students to learn more about the requirements, the new Safer Badgers app, issues such as facilities access and other employment-related concerns, is scheduled for noon on Thursday, Jan. 21.
Panelists include:
Jake Baggott, associate vice chancellor and executive director, University Health Services.
Jennifer Noyes, vice provost of academic operations, who has been leading the effort to implement the Safer Badgers program.
Carol Griggs, director of operations with University Health Services. Carol leads the daily operations and planning of testing, in addition to work being done on vaccine distribution.