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Thanks to multilingual Cornell students, 500 Ithaca-area children learning English as a second language each have a new book personalized just for them, with the English text translated into their native language.
Green grapes

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For decades, our researchers have been transforming how grapes are bred and grown as well as how wine is crafted. That work continues today as we address the unique challenges and issues of our time—from managing pests and disease in a changing climate to exploring the science of taste in a world of rapid technological advancement.
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More than fifty years ago, Konstantin Frank challenged the notions of New York's wine industry, helping an entire region grow into a winemaking powerhouse.
  • Beverages
researchers haul fishing lines to collect samples

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From acid rain to climate change, our research has preserved fish habitats in the nation’s largest state park.

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The CALS Alumni Association honor alumni and faculty who have achieved success in their professional fields, demonstrated commitment to the college, and contributed to the betterment of society.

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Through our science and outreach, we are helping hops farmers increase production as New York brewers demand more locally-sourced ingredients.

  • Agriculture
  • Beverages
  • Plants
Etinosa Obanor stands at a podium

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Cornell CALS students urged world leaders to deliver on promises to address climate change during the COP23 in Bonn, Germany.
Girl with koala

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Twenty-two undergraduates in the CALS Global Fellows Program ventured abroad across four continents to participate in internships aimed at developing them into globally-minded leaders.

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Stephen Hesler named the 2017 Employee of the Year at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.

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Our educators and researchers recount the evolution of their journeys in tackling the critical issues of of our time.

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Local school children were treated recently to an unusual culinary experience, thanks to a new program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.
Swallow approaches bird house

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The social lives of tree swallows are revealing clues about community, stress and health.
Kirsten Kurtz touches up a painting

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A global soil painting competition Dec. 5 organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was inspired by a Cornell event in 2015.
Isabel Alster ‘18, Jessica Kwong ‘18 and Kaitlin Steinleitner ’19 at Food Summit China

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A vegan jerky product created by Cornell CALS students won second place at a global product development competition held in China.
A man and woman standing and talking in a greenhouse

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A program started by Chris Wien, M.S. ’67, Ph.D. ‘71, professor emeritus of horticulture, ensures that international student research has an impact back home.
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Horticulture Section
  • Agriculture

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From the origins of aroma to taste to color, our researchers are exploring the chemistry behind wine - and coming up with some intriguing findings.

  • Beverages

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Dairy that is fermented and brewed like beer could soon be on tap.

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Industrial hemp is growing again across New York as the state invests in the once-banished plant as an economic opportunity for farmers and producers.

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Philanthropic pledge reflects role CALS played in business success.

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Insights from Drew Margolin, assistant professor of communication, shed light on the spread of fake news on Twitter.