Asteroid impact grounded bird ancestors
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A study finds that following an asteroid impact 66 million years ago, only small ground-dwelling birds survived a mass extinction, profoundly changing the course of bird evolution.
Cornell experts aim for carbon neutrality via Earth Source Heat
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Cornell engineering faculty and facility experts met with more than 100 members of the Ithaca community May 17 at an open forum to give an update on the Ithaca campus’s path toward carbon neutrality and its goal to heat campus in a climate-friendly way.
Savor a wine webinar with Cornell experts, May 24
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The American Chemical Society hosts Gavin Sacks and Beth Burzynski in a free live webinar, “Ready to Drink Yet? The Chemistry of How Wine Flavor Changes During Aging,” Thursday, May 24 at 2 p.m.
President Pollack, Ava DuVernay will highlight Cornell’s 150th Commencement
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Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack’s Commencement address and film director Ava DuVernay’s Senior Convocation address will highlight Cornell’s 150th Graduation and Commencement Weekend, May 26-27.
New metabolomics core facility enables new science
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Cornell researchers are benefiting from the launch of the Cornell Institute of Biotechnology’s new Metabolomics core facility, which opened in January.
New book focuses on impact of online content moderators
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In his new book, Tarleton Gillespie, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Communication and in the Department of Information Science. investigates how social media platforms police what we post online and the large societal impact of these decisions.
Trash to treasure: Cornell’s pyrolysis kiln opens May 24
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Cornell's new pyrolysis kiln opens May 24, when Johannes Lehmann, professor of soil science, will hold an open house 2-4 p.m., at the Leland Laboratory building.
CURB galvanizes Puerto Rican students’ lab experience
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Visiting students from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico honed their science skills by shadowing and working in laboratories across campus this semester.
Engaged Graduate Student Grants fund students’ community work
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Engaged Graduate Student Grants will support 21 Cornell doctoral students, six of which are CALS, and their community partners researching a range of topics.
A Message from Dean Boor: Introducing the CALS Website Rethink Project
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A message from Dean Kathryn Boor announcing our college's upcoming Website Rethink Project, a comprehensive reimagining of the CALS website that will involve major improvements to its functionality, architecture, content and design.
Atkinson fellow talks conservation, farm bill in D.C.
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Amanda Rodewald, professor of natural resources, spoke about the importance of the farm bill to conservation outcomes on a panel in Washington, D.C., May 11.
Top TAs honored for excellence by Cornell CALS faculty, leadership
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The Outstanding CALS Graduate Teaching Assistants awards honor important contributions to the instructional program of the college.
Study reveals how pathogen proteins team up to defeat plants
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Study describes for the first time how combinations of proteins combine to inhibit and sabotage the plant’s defenses, so a pathogen can infect its host.
Gorge safety highlighted in new signage, student awareness efforts
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New trail signage and a requirement for new students to watch Cornell's online gorge safety video are meant to facilitate emergency responses and curtail swimming, going off trail or engaging in other risky practices in Ithaca's gorges.
Redheads make better birders
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A team of 14 Cornell undergraduates, the Redheads, will participate in the 35th annual World Series of Birding May 12 in Cape May, New Jersey.
Dean's message
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Kathryn J. Boor '80, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, introduces the life-changing research we're doing to impact the health of people, communities and natural systems.
Two Cornell-related teams chosen as ‘Reimagine the Canals’ finalists
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Two Cornell teams are finalists in the Reimagine the Canals competition, a $2.5 million New York state contest that aspires to return the 200-year-old Erie Canal into an economic catalyst and tourism hotspot.
Spotlight on health
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Health not only touches on physical well-being but also the health of our environment, our food, our economy and our ecosystems.
A new look for the Ag Quad
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Take a peek at the new ag quad. We can't wait to have you explore the space.
Students pepper OADI honors banquet with passion
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Cheers of encouragement, heartfelt love and exuberance punctuated each award presented at the annual Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives’ Honors ceremony May 4, at the Statler Hotel ballroom.
