Driving Innovation and Impact
through collaborative research and extension.
Engage & innovate
CALS supports team‑based, interdisciplinary research and extension, connecting discovery to application across academia, industry, government, and communities. Faculty engage in strategic initiatives like the Cornell Future of American Agriculture Initiative and CALS Moonshots, drive cutting-edge innovations across departments, schools and colleges, and connect their work to New York communities through our robust Extension programs and Cornell Cooperative Extension. CALS research and extension faculty advance discovery and maximize societal impact from local to global scales.
Advancing Faculty Success
through intentional mentoring and career development.
Sustaining Community
through embedded wellbeing and care.
CALS offers a dynamic and supportive environment where faculty can thrive professionally and personally.
The university provides free access to wellness programs, mental health services, parenting resources, tuition benefits, and dual career support. Colleague network groups and CALS and Cornell’s collaborative culture ensure faculty feel connected, supported, and empowered.
Elevating Learning
through innovative, inclusive teaching and mentorship.
Inclusive teaching and mentorship
Faculty in CALS benefit from strong support for teaching excellence and inclusive mentorship and have access to specialized CALS resources including monthly Lunch and Learn Sessions and our annual CALS Teaching Experience, as well as tools and guidance that strengthen inclusive mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and academic staff.