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September 22, 2020

Alliance for Science expands mission with $10 million reinvestment

The Cornell Alliance for Science is expanding its mission of science communication and advocacy, and broadening its commitment to diversity and inclusion, thanks to $10 million in new funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant...

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September 22, 2020

From Peace Corps to Global Development

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September 18, 2020

NSF to fund study on far-reaching algal bloom impacts

The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $1.5 million grant for Cornell researchers to study the health dangers, changes in the lake food web, and socioeconomic challenges that arise when these algal blooms produce toxins. “With...

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September 17, 2020

Centers of Innovation announced with goal to develop improved crops worldwide

The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement announced approximately $4 million in funding to launch four Centers of Innovation (CoI) for Crop Improvement aimed at developing more resilient, nutritious crops in East Africa, West...