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Celebrating the CALS Class of 2021
With the end of the semester in sight, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the CALS graduating class of 2021. During their time at Cornell, members of this exceptional class have explored the corners of purpose-driven science, traveled the...
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  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Food Science
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Tanzanian farmers boost diets with sustainable methods
The farmers experimented with practices introduced to them by Malawian farmers and Tanzanian and American scientists, decided which ones to incorporate within their own farms, and met monthly to share experiences and problem-solve. The three...
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  • Global Development Section
  • Agriculture
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Shifting demographics, transforming generations

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  • Global Development
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Evanega wins 2021 Borlaug CAST Communication Award
The award recognizes Cornell Alliance for Science Director Sarah Evanega, Ph.D. ’09 for outstanding achievement in the advancement of science in the public policy arena.
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  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Plant Biology Section

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