Cornell inaugurates new seed systems initiative in Nepal

More than 200 farmers, representatives from Cornell's Delivering Genetic Gain in Wheat project and the Nepal government gathered for the inauguration of the Seed Systems for Nepal initiative Jan. 23.

Cornell helps Fijians use eyes in the sky for climate studies

To help Fijian scientists track oceanic climate change for their islands in the sun, Cornell's Bruce Monger unveils eyes in the sky: satellite remote sensing.

Faculty, staff discuss travel ban at forum

Students and faculty gathered to discuss immigration policy Feb. 15, particularly the travel ban prohibiting people from seven Muslim-majority countries from coming to the United States for 90 days.

International collaboration results in play about borders

A play titled "Root Map," developed in Cornell's Bodies at the Border distance learning class, is an international collaboration of academics and artists from around the world.

Underwater seagrass meadows dial back polluted seawater

Seagrass meadows can reduce bacterial exposure for corals, other sea creatures and humans, according to new research in Science Feb. 16.

Sociologist joins poverty, sustainability experts at UN

Parfait Eloundou-Enyegue, professor and chair of the Department of Development Sociology, joins a group of 15 experts Feb. 21 to start drafting the U.N.'s 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report.

Einaudi Center launches dissertation development program

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies will lead an effort to help doctoral students strengthen dissertation research proposals with support from the Social Science Research Council.

Application deadline March 1 for summer experience grants

Undergraduate students have until March 1 to apply online for grants from the Off-Campus Opportunities Fund to support summer experiences.

Cornell engineers look to help arctic ships assess ice buildup

Cornell engineers have demonstrated a novel method to accurately monitor topside icing in seafaring ships using a combination of applied mathematics and computational mechanics.