Applied Economics

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Field Note

May 14, 2026

Jackson Sapuleni: How does early-life weight gain affect female fertility?

Jackson Sapuleni PhD’28 is a doctoral student working in the lab of Yi Athena Ren , associate professor of reproductive biology. Jackson’s research focuses on the effect of early-life weight gain on the ovary. We spoke with Jackson about his...

Animal Science
Genomics
Biology

Long Island resident Suzette Foote (left) talks with Shannon Fabiani, energy adviser with the Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub, about clean energy upgrades for Foote’s home.

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March 2, 2026

CCE helps Long Island residents save on energy bills

The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub offers residents and businesses free guidance and subsidies to reduce their energy use, transition to clean energy and lower their heating and electricity bills.

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Energy

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November 12, 2025

$5M grant will fund study of how solar panels can boost crops

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has awarded the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences $5 million to build solar arrays at university farms in Ithaca and the Hudson Valley.

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
Hudson Valley Lab
Natural Resources and the Environment Section

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October 30, 2025

CALS, Einhorn Center launch new E3 milestone celebrating student impact

More than 60 students from the Department of Global Development, the Lund Fellows Program for Regenerative Agriculture and the CALS Global Fellows Program presented on their engaged learning experiences at the second CALS Engaged and Experiential Learning Symposium.

CALS Global Fellows Program
Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Applied Economics

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August 28, 2025

Why male embryos grow faster: Study reveals genetic clues

Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as early as seven to eight days after fertilization.