Endowed directorship paves way for agricultural innovation

Larry Goichman '66 and his wife, Jennifer, have endowed the directorship of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y.

VP Murphy reflects on gratitude in Soup and Hope talk

Vice President Susan Murphy '73, Ph.D. '94, reflected on the place of gratitude in her life and in recent research to an audience of about 150 at the latest Soup and Hope gathering, Feb. 14.

Cornell reduces emissions by 7 percent in last two years

Cornell has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 7 percent between fiscal years 2010 and 2012, according to the university's latest energy inventory.

Africana faculty participate in community dialogue

Black History Month puts focus on the role of black people in the development of world civilizations and memorializes figures who fought for equality, panelists said Feb. 16.

Natural resources professor emeritus Morrow dies

Robert Rising Morrow, Cornell professor emeritus of natural resources in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, died Feb. 4.

Book offers broad view of 3-D printing's future

A new book by Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman explores the promises and perils of a technological revolution: 3-D printers that can quickly and cheaply make anything from bicycle parts to low-fat foods.

McGovern Center names three executives in residence

Three new executives in residence have joined the staff of the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences.

Ceci earns award for contribution to child development

Professor Stephen J. Ceci will receive the Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Child Development Award April 19 from the Society for Research in Child Development.

International Programs celebrates 50th anniversary

International Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences launches a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary Feb. 15, in the Dean’s Room of Mann Library, from 5 to 8 p.m., on campus.