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Cody Kugler

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Meet Cody Kugler , a gri-food innovations project manager for Cornell Global Development's new research group — Food Systems & Global Change . Cody recently completed Cornell Global Development's MPS program where she studied sustainability in...
  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Department of Global Development
  • Environment
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Meet Kerstin Damerau , research associate for Cornell Global Development's new research group — Food Systems & Global Change . Formerly an independent consultant for ICRAF and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Kerstin's research...
  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Department of Global Development
  • Environment
Carlos Gonzalez Fischer headshot

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Meet Carlos Gonzalez Fischer , research associate for Cornell Global Development's new research group — Food Systems & Global Change . Formerly a postdoctoral scientist at the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC)...
  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Department of Global Development
  • Environment
Woman in black shirt smiles at camera

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Meet R amya Ambikapathi , senior research associate for Cornell Global Development's new research group — Food Systems & Global Change . Formerly a Research Scientist in the Department of Public Health at Purdue University Ramya's research...
  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Department of Global Development
  • Environment
Daniel Mason-D'Croz headshot

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Meet Daniel Mason-D'Croz , senior research associate for Cornell Global Development's new research group — Food Systems & Global Change . Formerly a Senior Research Scientist and Lead of the Sustainable Food Systems Futures team at the...
  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Department of Global Development
  • Environment
three people stand in corn field

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Bhupinder Jatana , former postdoctoral research associate with the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP), found his way to Cornell after completing a Ph.D. at Clemson University . Now returning to Clemson, Jatana begins building his own lab...
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Environment
a yellow and black striped beetle

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NYSIPM’s vegetable specialists are conducting innovative research designed to mitigate these challenges. Our research is examining whether beneficial nematodes and fungi, applied directly to soil, can reduce striped cucumber beetle populations...
  • New York State Integrated Pest Management
three people talking on a farm

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Will Salamone ’22 was first exposed to agriculture mowing the lawn of a neighboring dairy farm. Years later, a Cornell class in Whole-Farm Nutrient Management (ANSC4120) and a joint summer internship between the Nutrient Management Spear Program...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
An instructor in front of a class

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For the Any Person, Any Story concept, students developed digital media projects to expose how learning partnerships with CLASP have fostered an inclusive learning culture for students and employees alike.
  • Department of Global Development
  • Global Development
students smile for photo in vet school

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The Minorities in Animal Science Students Club (MASS) provides a safe space for underrepresented Animal Science students through meetings, events and networking opportunities. The club recently collaborated with the Cornell College of Veterinary...
  • Animal Science
  • Animals

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Over the last 20 years, the Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) has worked with dairy farmers across New York state to employ research aimed at reducing agricultural operations’ environmental footprint.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
A headshot of Ann Vegdahl sitting beside an HPP machine.

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Have you wondered why guacamole on supermarket shelves can stay fresh and green for so long? Or how cold-pressed juice can taste freshly squeezed, even after days or weeks in the refrigerator? It's all thanks to High Pressure Processing (HPP)...
  • Cornell AgriTech
four students in a calf barn are laughing

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The Dairy Fellows program is a partnership connecting Cornell students and faculty with dairy production and agribusinesses around the world. Discover how Dairy Fellows trains the next generation of dairy scientists and practitioners!
  • Dairy Fellows Program
  • Animal Science
Olga Padilla-Zakour standing in a kitchen

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Olga Padilla-Zakour, M.S. ’88, Ph.D. ’91, professor of food processing in the Department of Food Science and director of the Cornell Food Venture Center at Cornell Agritech, is interim director for Cornell AgriTech, effective December 1, 2022.
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Cornell Food Venture Center
  • Food Science
woman lectures to students

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Undergraduate Animal Science students are required to take ANSC 1105: Careers in Animal Science, which provides a glimpse into the wide variety of unique fields open to anyone with a passion for animals. Learn more about the course and what it...
  • Animal Science
Woman attends hunger, nutrition and health conference.

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Meet Kate McHale’24, an undergraduate in Global Development who is on a mission to increase youth engagement specifically as it relates to nutrition. As an eight-year alumna and current student leader of 4-H, Kate advocates for youth’s voices in...
  • Department of Global Development
  • Agriculture
  • Global Development
A group poses on a lake shore

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In 2022, five students from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez spent their summer at Cornell for an intensive internship with faculty from across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • Department of Global Development
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Agriculture
Full product lineup with different jars and pouches of Perfeito seasonings.

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  • Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Food Science
cornell vet school

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The Careers in Animal Science class (ANSC 1105) allows students to explore various animal science opportunities and develop skills that will aid them in career planning. Recently, six students from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine with differing backgrounds, species interests, and intended specialties visited the class for a Q & A. Here’s a snapshot what they had to say!
  • Animal Science
people in tractor

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The Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) works with farmers, farm advisors and state agencies to conduct research and advise on the nutrient management of field crops across New York State. This summer, the program welcomed Dairy...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture