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Discover CALS

See how our current work and research is bringing new thinking and new solutions to some of today's biggest challenges.

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Meaningful Impact

We go beyond the boundaries of campus, partnering with communities to explore ideas and solve complex problems. CALS is home to several world-class outreach programs that directly serve the public, sharing knowledge and best practices throughout New York state.

Roadmap to 2050

Cornell CALS spearheads the "solutions century" by collaborating with the larger university, our network of partners, and local to global communities to coalesce around the world’s leading challenges.

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How we're changing things.

We break through disciplinary walls—combining unparalleled teaching and research with a hands-on culture—to bring new thinking and new solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges.

Agriculture
Animals
Applied Economics
Biology
Climate Change
Communication
Environment
Food
Global Development
Health + Nutrition
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