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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences proudly welcomes our newest faculty members.
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Andrew McDonald

Associate professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Soil and Crop Sciences section

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Corrie Moreau

Professor, Department of Entomology

Katherine Sender
Katherine Sender

Professor, Department of Communication and the Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

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Relevance Raspberry and strawberry production in the United States is concentrated in California and Florida, where climate variability and rising costs challenge long-term sustainability. Demand for locally grown fruit is increasing, creating...
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Charles Midega (left) and Roy Odawa display the Kontiki kiln they modified to make biochar from human feces. Credit: Rebecca Nelson

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Cornell researchers and Kenyan partners have developed a fertilizer made from human excreta. The product improves soil health and food production, while preventing pollution in informal settlements and the aquatic environment.

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