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CALS program educates New York onion farmers to fight pests, cut chemical sprays
A common onion pest was wreaking havoc on New York state onion crops, but Brian Nault of Cornell AgriTech developed a science-based strategy that has decreased pesticide use and improved onion quality.
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Art-science collaboration spotlights pollinator health
The Mann Library exhibit, “PolliNation: Artists and Scientists Crossing Borders to Explore the Value of Pollinator Health,” bring the serious issue of insect decline to the university community.
  • Mann Library
  • Entomology
  • Pollinators
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Book reveals wild honeybees’ biology, with insights for beekeepers

  • Arnot Teaching and Research Forest
  • Neurobiology and Behavior
  • Entomology
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Student Profile: Matt Boucher
Matt Boucher is a doctoral student in the field of entomology researching the role that flies have in the overall health of apple orchard ecosystems.
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Heat, not drought, will drive lower crop yields, researchers say
New research from Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, Toby Ault and Carlos Carrillo in Environmental Research Letters looks at how heat stress remains the primary climatic driver of lower future agriculture yields under climate change.

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Smiles, sunshine, sweets and song punctuate Commencement

As students began to line up for Cornell’s 2019 Commencement May 26, the morning skies that threatened rain gave way to rays of sunshine wriggling between the clouds. Families noshed on bagels, cream cheese and coffee in Collegetown before...

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Winter could pose solar farm ‘ramping’ snag for power grid
While solar farms help summer electricity demand, Cornell engineers caution that upstate winters could prompt “ramping” – bursts of sudden increases or decreases in electricity demand.
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Cornell to host national Science Olympiad
About 2,000 middle and high school students will show their science and engineering acumen at the 35th annual Science Olympiad National Tournament, May 31-June 1 at Cornell.
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VP Opperman: Staff graduates met their challenges with ‘gusto’
Thirty-three university staff members were recognized for earning academic degrees at the 23rd annual Staff Graduate Reception, May 20 in the Hall of Fame Room in Friends Hall.
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Cornell’s food systems students detail experiences in book
The students in Cornell’s first two cohorts of the community food systems minor now have global experience in the world of sustenance, which they’ve shared in a book, “In the Field.”
  • Global Development Section
  • Global Development
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Merrill scholars honor their mentoring teachers, professors
The arc of educational continuity and inspirational teaching was celebrated May 22 at the 31st annual Merrill Presidential Scholars convocation in Willard Straight Hall.

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New book a how-to for bringing stressed students to nature

A new book, “Nature Rx: Improving College-Student Mental Health,” co-written by associate professor Don Rakow of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, explores how natural spaces can help with stress and depression.

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Engineered bacteria could be missing link in energy storage
Engineered microbes could be part of a solution for storing energy from sustainable sources, according to new research.
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Cornell to celebrate 151st Commencement
Cornell President Martha E. Pollack’s Commencement address and the Senior Convocation address by science educator Bill Nye ’77 will highlight Cornell’s 151st Graduation Weekend, May 24-26.

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‘Ocean Outbreak’ tells tales of a rising tide in trouble

After the United Nations’ warning on May 6 that a million of Earth’s species are threatened with extinction, Drew Harvell’s new book, “Ocean Outbreak,” examines four sentinel animals that live under the sea.

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Grants fund 15 community-engaged research projects
Student and faculty researchers and their community partners will use this year’s Engaged Cornell research grants to study Cornell’s socioeconomic impact on Tompkins County and other topics.

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May 2019 CALS Web Rethink Project Update

An update on CALS' web accessibility efforts and upcoming training opportunities hosted by Cornell IT.

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Statement regarding Uihlein Farm minituber production

Statement from Senior Associate Dean Beth Ahner regarding changes to the Uihlein Farm minituber production program.

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Mann award winner probes cell behavior
Jennie Sims, the recipient of the Mann Outstanding Graduate Student Award, is probing why, how and when a cell chooses to repair itself, which has implications in cancer research.
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New signs highlight gorge dangers, delights
Resources abound – on Cornell’s Gorge Safety website, on signs along the Botanic Gardens’ trails and through the work of the gorge stewards – to help visitors safely explore and enjoy Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Natural Areas.