Rep. Tonko talks ‘forever chemical’ alternatives with students

New York Congressman Paul Tonko (D-20th Dist.) brought his perspective as both an engineer and longtime Capital District policymaker to conversations with students and faculty in a visit to Cornell on March 20.

Grow-NY competition invites applications from food and ag startups

High-growth food, beverage and ag tech startups can now apply for the eighth round of the Grow-NY business competition, in which up to 20 finalists compete for $3 million in total prize funding, including a $1 million top prize.

Vipan Kumar: Combating glyphosate-resistant weeds

Vipan Kumar, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, is conducting research to understand the biology of weed resistance to herbicides.

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CCE promotes Buffalo’s well-being with healthy community stores

CCE Erie County encourages corner stores in Buffalo’s food deserts to stock fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious options and educates residents on how to take care of their health.

Human patrols boost migrating amphibians

Led by two Cornell graduate students, more than 300 volunteers are heading out into the rain on warm spring nights to help migrating salamanders and frogs.

REEgen and RETRN Bio to establish local manufacturing space

Two members of Cornell’s on-campus business incubators will soon expand their businesses in Ithaca, creating local jobs and building capacity for future startups to grow in the region.

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Sap chiller to improve quality of life for maple producers

A new low-cost, do-it-yourself method allows maple syrup producers to cool and hold sap before boiling, giving greater flexibility and preventing all-nighters.

ILR, unions offer NYC construction workers innovative emotional first aid

The ILR School’s Worker Institute and unions launched an innovative peer support initiative to destigmatize mental health and reduce suicide in New York City’s construction industry.

NYCST grants boost New York state space tech industry

A new round of grants from the Cornell-led New York Consortium for Space Technology Innovation and Development will advance aerospace research, manufacturing and workforce development in New York state.