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The award recognizes his innovative leadership that has helped integrate science-based knowledge into public policy.

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Sarah Pethybridge received the Early Achievement Award at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Christy Hoepting was recognized for individual leadership in developing a highly innovative and responsive program that addresses stakeholder needs and affects New York State.

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The Cornell Local Roads Program provides training, technical assistance and information to those responsible for the maintenance, construction and management of local highways and bridges in New York state.

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Sara Pryor was named the Outstanding Accomplishments in Science and Public Policy Award in a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Tara Reed received the Core Value Staff Award for Initiative at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Amy Hastings received the Core Value Staff Award for Integrity at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Alex Garcia received the Core Value Staff Award for Problem Solving at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Marissa Consalvi and Theresa Lagasse received the Core Value Staff Award for Self Development Award at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Jackie Nock received the Core Value Staff Award for Supporting Vision and Mission at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Bridget Cristelli received the Core Value Staff Award for Unsung Hero at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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The awards recognize important and far-reaching achievements of faculty and staff, who are nominated for continuously surpassing expectations and making significant, unique contributions to the college.

Floral development two-year cycle chart

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How Grapevine Flowers Form Ed. Note: This summary is based largely on material found in Chapter 2 of Markus Keller’s book The Science of Grapevines (first edition). Thanks to Martin Goffinet for the figures and a helpful review of this article...
  • Food Science
  • Viticulture and Enology
  • Food
Student working with microscope

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Praveen Sethupathy, associate professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Nicolas Buchon, assistant professor of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, discuss their collaboration in the study of gut biology, gut microbes and intestinal stem cells.

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Climate change is impacting the Caribbean, with millions facing increasing food insecurity and decreasing freshwater availability as droughts become more likely across the region.

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Poppy McLeod, professor and chair of the Department of Communication, was recognized for her excellence in teaching undergraduate students and her contributions to undergraduate education.

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Professor Tim Baird joined the Council of Fellows at the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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Richard McNeil, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources, died Sept. 25 in Ithaca. He was 85.

Mike Gore with corn stalks

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Mike Gore, Ph.D. '09, professor of plant breeding and genetics, is working on a more efficient way to develop crops that produce higher yields and better nutrition profiles as the world's population grows.
Mosquito on human arm

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While mosquitoes acquire dengue viruses from people when they feed on blood, the insects can also infect each other, a recent study finds.