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Bretscher elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Professor of cell biology Anthony P. Bretscher has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Grabanzos: chocolate covered goodness
A team of food science graduate students is refining their main product – Grabanzos, a chickpea snack covered in chocolate.
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Plight of the Concord: Cornell projects support grape growers in New York
New York announced more than $1.5 million for various programs, including important new work at Cornell, to reinvigorate the state's Concord grape industry.
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Allred receives third annual Engaged Scholar Prize
Shorna Allred, associate professor of natural resources, is the recipient of Cornell’s third annual Engaged Scholar Prize.
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Landscapes surrounding farms affect insect pests, crop yields, study finds
Landscapes that surround agricultural lands strongly influence the dynamics of beneficial insects as well as insect pests on farms, which in turn affect crop yields, a new study finds.
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Researchers weigh the tradeoffs of antimicrobial policies in dairy production
A new study shows the cost of forgoing antibiotics on dairy farms would average out to $61 per cow annually and is studying the impact such a decision would have.
the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise (right) and he widespread Greater Superb Bird-of-Paradise (left)

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Smooth dance moves confirm new bird-of-paradise species
The distinct song, dance and courtship appearance of the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise confirms its new species status, according to new finding from our researchers at the Lab of Ornithology.

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New grant program seeks innovative teaching and learning projects

The Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI) is offering funding for the Cornell teaching community to implement new projects that will facilitate challenging, vibrant and reflective learning experiences for undergraduates.

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Exemplary CALS students, faculty, staff honored at Dean's award ceremony
A select group of CALS students, faculty, and staff were recognized during this year’s Dean’s Awards Dinner.

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Cornell Botanic Gardens heralds spring

Thousands of bulbs will bloom in two locations in the F.R. Newman Arboretum at Cornell Botanic Gardens, which will open to vehicles Friday, April 13.

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Gombas recognized for positive impact on staff
Cheryl Gombas, administrative manager in the Department of Entomology, receives the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service for her work with staff.
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LEAD New York class 17 completes leadership fundamentals training
LEAD NY recognized 30 members for completing leadership training for adult professionals in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors.
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Coloring that can’t be beet: New food process replaces synthetic dyes
Cornell food scientists have discovered a way to process natural beet juice so that it maintains its bright red color and will allow food manufacturers to use it in place of synthetic dyes.
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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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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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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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Algae-forestry, bioenergy mix may help make CO2 vanish from thin air
Scientists from Cornell, Duke and the University of Hawaii have an idea that could provide power and food protein to large regions of the world – and remove carbon dioxide from Earth’s atmosphere.

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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.