Public Engagement

Plant breeders to use genomic selection to improve crops in developing countries

The Gates Foundation has given Cornell a $3 million grant to use genomics to develop more crop varieties for smallholder farmers in developing countries. (June 1, 2011)

Ag station sows science literacy in Geneva schools

Professors from Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station are working with third graders in Geneva in a hands-on science program to teach elementary school students about plant science. (June 1, 2011)

New Cornell book charts key economic and social trends

'Upstate New York in Profile' is a new free chart book from Cornell outlining key demographic, economic, social and opinion trends. (June 1, 2011)

Class gives Ithaca and Geneva sites a landscape makeover

Students in Cornell's Creating the Urban Eden course gave the horticulture hall in Geneva a landscape makeover this semester. (June 1, 2011)

Panelists promote culture, tourism benefits to regional economy development

U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Cornell's Society for the Humanities hosted a daylong roundtable and workshop on campus May 17, on the arts and tourism aiding the upstate New York economy. (May 26, 2011)

Pop-up restaurant features student-grown fish, herbs, vegetables

Students at the Food and Finance High School in New York City grew the fish and vegetables served at a May 20 fundraiser using hydroponic technology. (May 25, 2011)

'State of Upstate' conference June 8-9 tackles regional development, public policy

The State of Upstate New York Conference: Resiliency, Partnerships and Innovation will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8-9 for a broad audience of policymakers, academics and elected officials. (May 23, 2011)

Researchers replicate rare cuneiform tablets using 3-D scanning and printing

Cornell engineers are trying to replicate cuneiform tablets using sophisticated scanning and 3-D printing technology. (May 23, 2011)

Cornell earns honors for community service

The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Cornell to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. (May 19, 2011)