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Study reveals natural solutions to combat climate change

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November 14, 2018

Annual greenhouse gas emissions from all U.S. vehicles could be absorbed by forests, wetlands and agricultural lands – erasing a fifth of all greenhouse gas pollution, according to new research.

Catherine Kling named Tisch University Professor

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November 14, 2018

Catherine Kling, professor of environmental, energy and resource economics in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, was one of three faculty members named Tisch University Professors by the Cornell University Board of Trustees.

Cornell faculty, leadership begin to tackle grand challenges

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November 14, 2018

Global Grand Challenges Symposium brought together faculty, administrators and guests to discuss challenges on which Cornell should place emphasis and resources in 2019-2020.

What did birds and insects do during the 2017 solar eclipse?

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November 13, 2018

Using data from 143 weather radar sites in the continental U.S., researchers could “see” the behavior of wildlife during the 2017 solar eclipse.

Agricultural biotech advocates to share stories in D.C.

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November 12, 2018

Global Leadership Fellows will be in Washington, D.C., Nov. 13-16 to share their stories with U.S. and international policymakers to attract support to advance agricultural innovation.

Three-species hybrid warbler discovered

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November 9, 2018

Scientists have shown that a bird found in Pennsylvania is the offspring of a hybrid warbler mother and a warbler father from an entirely different genus.

Sarah Lincoln named 2018 Cornell AgriTech employee of the year

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November 8, 2018

Lincoln is described as highly intelligent, competent, resourceful, respectful and dedicated.

Sarah Lincoln receives an award from Jan Nyrop

Experts on gender and plant breeding at Nov. 10 symposium

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November 8, 2018

Experts in gender and research will gather at Cornell to Nov. 10 to address how gains from new plant breeding tools can be linked to more equitable outcomes for men and women.

Food science alumna selected to deliver 2018 Justin Smith Morrill Lecture

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November 8, 2018

Haley Oliver, Ph. D '09 is the first woman to deliver the Justin Smith Morrill Lecture.

New pedestrian signs connect campus

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November 8, 2018

Cornell Botanic Gardens recently completed a project designed to make Cornell’s large and complex campus easier to navigate.

Pedestrian sign for Cornell Botanic Gardens

Cornell Farm Ops sets up NYS veterans for success

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November 8, 2018

Cornell’s Farm Ops program has changed the lives of thousands of veterans across New York by providing education, experts and resources to achieve success in agriculture.

Podcast explores love of place

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November 7, 2018

“Topophilia,” a new episode of the “What Makes Us Human” podcast series, examines what motivates people to care for Earth’s creatures and its places.

Marin Cherry honored for providing an inclusive environment

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November 6, 2018

Marin Cherry received the Core Value Staff Award for Inclusive Environment at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

John Brady honored for career accomplishment

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November 6, 2018

Professor John Brady was recognized for his sustained and significant accomplishments throughout his career.

Donna Bunce honored for communication skills

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November 6, 2018

Donna Bunce received the Core Value Staff Award for Communication at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Parfait Eloundou-Enyegue honored for accomplishments in science and public policy

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November 6, 2018

The award recognizes his innovative leadership that has helped integrate science-based knowledge into public policy.

Sarah Pethybridge wins early achievement award

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November 6, 2018

Sarah Pethybridge received the Early Achievement Award at a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

Christy Hoepting honored for accomplishments in outreach

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November 6, 2018

Christy Hoepting was recognized for individual leadership in developing a highly innovative and responsive program that addresses stakeholder needs and affects New York State.

Cornell Local Roads team honored for excellence in outreach

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November 6, 2018

The Cornell Local Roads Program provides training, technical assistance and information to those responsible for the maintenance, construction and management of local highways and bridges in New York state.

Sara Pryor awarded for outstanding accomplishments in research

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November 6, 2018

Sara Pryor was named the Outstanding Accomplishments in Science and Public Policy Award in a ceremony Nov. 5 celebrating research, extension and staff excellence at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.