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Polson Institute projects drive advancement in global development
Seven new grants funded by the Polson Institute for Global Development will advance Global Development’s signature strengths in wellbeing and inclusion; environmental sustainability; and food and nutritional security. The collaborations have a...
  • Polson Institute for Global Development
  • Global Development Section
  • Global Development
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Meat alternatives could feed humans more sustainably

Lab-grown meat, food created by microorganisms and plant-based foods that mimic the taste of meat could help reduce environmental impacts of food systems, a new UN report co-authored by Cornell researchers finds.

  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Global Development Section
  • Food
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Rice can help NYS farms profit from climate-change flooding

Cornell Cooperative Extension is helping New York state farmers learn how to grow rice, a potentially lucrative crop that can thrive on flood-prone land as a hedge against climate change.

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
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Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement workshop welcomes global scientists

  • Global Development Section
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics Section

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Field Note

My Double Conscious Experience in the Ivy League
Inspired by his personal experience as a Black student in the Ivy League, Ben Fields ’20 analyzed how racism, micro-aggressions and human behavior contribute to the academic career of Black students. His research is not only an important...
  • Global Development Section
  • Global Development
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Ben Fields ’20: Big heart, bigger hopes to change the world

  • Global Development Section
  • Global Development
  • Health + Nutrition
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Sawako Suzuki '20: Engaging with the local community

  • Global Development Section
  • Food
  • Global Development
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Anastashia Alfred ‘20: A journey of academics, athletics and volunteerism
With a passion to make an impact on food security, food waste and water issues, Anastashia Alfred ‘20 raced into research on structural inequalities. A Development Sociology major from Texas, Anastashia shares her experience in research...
  • Global Development Section
  • Global Development

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