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By The CALS Editorial Team
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomed three new faculty members this fall, advancing the college’s commitment to pursuing purpose-driven science and improving the lives of people across New York state and around the world.

Confronting complex challenges and pioneering new solutions are key facets of the college’s mission. Learn more about all our new faculty members in the profiles below.
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Sara Emery

Assistant professor, Department of Entomology, Cornell AgriTech

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Miel Hostens

The Robert and Anne Everett Associate Professor of Digital Dairy Management, Department of Animal Science

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Zeribe Nwosu

Assistant professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

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