Facts in Five: For the Birds

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Pigeons, crows, sparrows, starlings and killdeer: These city-dwelling species rank low in the pecking order but have hidden talents and creature culture worthy of a second glance.
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Staying in Sync

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From preventing chronic sleep disruption to supporting people with bipolar disorder, researchers are leveraging smartphone technology for health and well-being.
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CALS Sweethearts Fund Graduate Students in Plant Science

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Mark Sellew ’78 and Lisa Preger Sellew ’79, MBA ’82, have established the Sellew Family Excellence-in-Mentoring Graduate Fellowship to support scholars and mentors in the School of Integrative Plant Science.

Q&A on Environmental Justice with Rosa Méndez ’05

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The new director of the Office of Environmental Justice with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shares her perspective on the job ahead and why environmental justice should matter to everyone.

Exploration for Conservation with Phil Torres '07

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With a passion for entomology and the grit for muddy, tropical adventures, Phil Torres ’07 puts the focus on wildlife conservation as a TV host, science reporter, educator, and photographer.
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Trailblazer Gives Back Through Food Science Scholarship

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Liz Westring, Ph.D. ’82, vice president for global quality and regulatory operations at General Mills, and her husband, Christopher Pike, have established a scholarship for undergraduate food science majors.
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