Cornell-inspired NY soil law buoys climate-change resilience

New York growers will get a sustainable boost this planting season from the new Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act – backed up by Cornell research – and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Radio interview with Ithaca Common Council representative Jorge DeFendini

Jorge DeFendini, Cornell undergraduate and newly elected member of the Ithaca Common Council shares his perspective.

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Frozen spawn could heat up shellfish industry efficiency

A new research project lead by Aquaculture Specialist Gregg Rivara of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County is looking at ways to preserve extra shellfish larvae using cryoprotectants.

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Atkinson Rural Scholarship Initiative gives local high schoolers a chance to attend Summer Precollege

Though Glenn Morgan Parker '25 shared what it was like to take an online course as a Precollege student, thanks to the Atkinson scholarship, and how it helped prepare her for her first year at Cornell.

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NYS Gov. Hochul to Cornell students: ‘We need your voices’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined plans for rebuilding the state’s infrastructure Feb. 10 at a New York City event sponsored by Cornell’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs.

Volunteer scientists change opinions about vaccines

Vaccination Conversations with Scientists, a group of more than 100 Cornell scientist volunteers educating the public about vaccines, is reporting success in shifting unvaccinated people’s beliefs about the shots.

Genomic selection eased for more plant, animal breeders

A Cornell program, Breeding Insight, is adding seven new plant and animal species to its arsenal of supported specialty crops and animals for 2022.

Hochul to lay out plans for ‘Rebuilding New York’

Gov. Kathy Hochul will describe her vision for the state’s infrastructure in a New York City conversation sponsored by the Cornell Brooks School’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs.

Professor named chair of state humanities organization

Timothy Murray, professor of comparative literature and literatures in English, has been elected chair of the board of directors of Humanities New York (HNY), a nonprofit humanities council founded in 1975 that supports and advocates for public humanities across the state.

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