CALS News

UN expert panel at Cornell May 11 for science, policy symposium
Apr 23, 2018
A symposium exploring how science and policy intersect in driving global sustainable development will be held May 11 at Cornell. Read more
Duff receives award for enhancing multicultural diversity
Apr 19, 2018
Bryan Duff receives the 2018 CALS Kathy Berggren Diversity and Inclusion Award for his work enhancing a positive climate for multicultural diversity within teaching, research and outreach. Read more
Novo Nordisk commits nearly $7 million for Minglin Ma's diabetes research
Apr 19, 2018
The lab of Minglin Ma, associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will receive up to nearly $7 million from Novo Nordisk for research into a Type 1 diabetes implant device called NEED. Read more
McComas named vice provost for engagement and land-grant affairs
Apr 19, 2018
Provost Michael Kotlikoff has appointed Katherine McComas, Ph.D. ’00, professor of communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as vice provost for engagement and land-grant affairs, effective July 1. Read more
Grabanzos: chocolate covered goodness
Apr 18, 2018
A team of food science graduate students is refining their main product – Grabanzos, a chickpea snack covered in chocolate. Read more
Landscapes surrounding farms affect insect pests, crop yields, study finds
Apr 18, 2018
Landscapes that surround agricultural lands strongly influence the dynamics of beneficial insects as well as insect pests on farms, which in turn affect crop yields, a new study finds. Read more
Allred receives third annual Engaged Scholar Prize
Apr 18, 2018
Shorna Allred, associate professor of natural resources, is the recipient of Cornell’s third annual Engaged Scholar Prize. Read more
Plight of the Concord: Cornell projects support grape growers in New York
Apr 18, 2018
New York announced more than $1.5 million for various programs, including important new work at Cornell, to reinvigorate the state's Concord grape industry. Read more
Researchers weigh the tradeoffs of antimicrobial policies in dairy production
Apr 17, 2018
A new study shows the cost of forgoing antibiotics on dairy farms would average out to $61 per cow annually and is studying the impact such a decision would have. Read more
Smooth dance moves confirm new bird-of-paradise species
Apr 17, 2018
The distinct song, dance and courtship appearance of the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise confirms its new species status, according to new finding from our researchers at the Lab of Ornithology. Read more