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Nine faculty projects win Internationalizing the Curriculum grants

Nine projects, many multidisciplinary, are receiving grants of approximately $155,000 this year from the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs.

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Materials, microbiomes displayed at D.C. STEM event
Scientists represented Cornell at the annual USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., April 7-8.
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Documentary highlights effort to save Philippine Eagle
A new documentary, “Bird of Prey,” tells of the work of environmentalists to save the Philippine Eagle and screens in Ithaca April 15.

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Michael Dickson, breeder of orange cauliflower, dies

Michael Hugh Dickson, professor emeritus in the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science, died March 28 at age 85.

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Atkinson Center postdoc fellows address global needs

Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future is welcoming five new postdoctoral fellows to campus to translate Cornell research into sustainable solutions.

Gaurav Moghe, assistant professor of plant biology

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Cornell plant biologist receives early career award
Gaurav Moghe, assistant professor of plant biology, has been named the 2018 Early Career Award winner from the American Society of Plant Biologists.

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New apple disease spoils even pasteurized foods

A new study for the first time describes a new apple disease, Paecilomyces rot, caused by a little-studied fungus.

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Humphreys: On social media, what’s new actually isn't

In her new book, communication professor Lee Humphreys shows how pocket diaries, photo albums and baby books are the predigital precursors of today’s digital and mobile platforms for posting text and images.

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Cornell touts Sustainability Month with over 80 events
Cornell goes green by celebrating Earth with Sustainability Month during April. More than 80 events are scheduled, including lectures, films, fashion, art and social justice events.
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Course integrates science, language, culture and research at Chilean vineyards
The course Molecular Diagnostics: from Lab to Viñedo took 20 Cornell students to vineyards in Chile to do research and learn about the culture.
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Lacrosse player overcomes history of ailments to captain Big Red
Jake Pulver ’18 suffered through many challenges to realize his dreams and become an asset to Big Red lacrosse.
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Research reveals new direction to halt citrus greening epidemic
New research from the Boyce Thompson Institute is looking at ways to thwart citrus greening, which robs trees of nutrients and destroys crops.
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Einaudi Center travel grants to send 100 graduate students packing
One hundred Cornell graduate students have been awarded travel grants from the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies for the 2018-1019 academic year.
tissue cultures of maple trees with higher sugar sap concentrations from Cornell’s Uihlein Maple Field Station

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Study aims to improve, protect Northeast sugar maples
A Cornell project seeks to help maple syrup producers get more sap from less land, decrease its cost and protect sugar maple trees.
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Study offers pearl of wisdom on contested oyster restoration in NYC waters
A new study looks at communication strategies around the hotly contested issue of oyster restoration in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.

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Turn your lights off for Earth March 24

Cornell will celebrate “Earth Hour” March 24, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., when community members are encouraged to turn off any nonessential light in your living space or common area for 60 minutes.

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Alum Alan Sealls crowned ‘Best Weatherman Ever’ online
A calm, informative style has earned meteorologist Alan Sealls ’85, an earth and atmospheric sciences alumnus, acclaim.
Sam Alcaine, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science

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Alcohol from dairy process waste may be headed to a tap near you
Alcoholic dairy products could be a solution to an increasing problem for New York’s powerhouse Greek yogurt industry as Sam Alcaine, M.S. ’07, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science, explores new uses for acid whey.
New York farmers tour research fields at our Musgrave Research Farm

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Farmers get guidance on growing new perennial grains
While most industrial grain crops are annuals that must be replanted every year, a new perennial grain called Kernza has hit the markets with growing interest from restaurants, bakeries and brewers.
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Maple season off to fits and starts
In spite of 2018 being the fifth warmest February in New York state’s recorded history, March has been unseasonably cool, which has stalled the state’s maple syrup production.