About CALS
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. The Cornell CALS experience empowers us to explore the boundaries of knowledge, supported by the leading minds of today and surrounded by the leading minds of tomorrow.
News and Announcements
Entrepreneurship faculty win grants for course help
Published:
October 21, 2019
Eight faculty members are recipients of 2019 Louis H. Zalaznick Teaching Assistantships, receiving funds of $1,500 to $3,000 to help develop or expand courses and add teaching assistants.
Dyson faculty member receives Weiss teaching award
Published:
October 18, 2019
President Martha E. Pollack announced the eight winners of the Stephen H. Weiss Awards Oct. 18, including Cindy van Es, professor of practice in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. The awards recognize members of the faculty for excellence in teaching undergraduate students and contributing to undergraduate education at the university.
Eastern Broccoli Project on track to meet $100M goal
Published:
October 17, 2019
The Eastern Broccoli Project began in 2010 with the goal of growing a $100 million broccoli industry in the Eastern U.S. in 10 years. With two remaining years of funding, Cornell researchers say they are on schedule to meet their goal.