Cornell food processing expert Don Downing dies at 76

Donald L. Downing, professor emeritus at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y., died Feb. 29. He helped start Cornell's enology extension program and the New York State Food Venture Center. (March 19, 2008)

Wanted: Volunteers to measure rain, sleet and snow in their backyards

State weather watchers are looking for amateur weather buffs to measure and record the daily precipitation that falls in their backyards. Training for volunteers will be held March 29 at Cornell. (March 18, 2008)

DiTommaso reaps teaching award from weed society

Antonio DiTommaso, associate professor of crop and soil science, has been honored with the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award from the Weed Science Society of America. (March 18, 2008)

'Think statewide, act locally' is Cooperative Extension's focus for 2008

In her State of Extension Address, CCE Director Helene Dillard noted that CCE will need to frame its programs in public-value terms, be accountable and focus on programs that are most fundable. (March 14, 2008)

Old landmines threaten lives and U.S. international relations, says Nobel laureate Rae McGrath

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rae McGrath spoke in a class March 13 about the profound impact that abandoned weapons have on civilians and the responsibility of countries to clear such countries as Afghanistan of old explosives. (March 14, 2008)

Einaudi Center grants fund research on African nutrition, Egyptian cinema and more

The breadth of grant proposals from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines reflects the scope and quality of international engagement on the Cornell campus. (March 14, 2008)

Research on multiple sclerosis and protecting skin in frigid temperatures are highlights of BioExpo 2008

The student-run 2008 Annual Bioengineering Expo at Cornell, on March 5, featured a career fair, poster session, refreshments, speakers and a research poster competition.

Michael Latham is honored in Vietnam

Dr. Michael Latham, professor emeritus of nutritional sciences at Cornell, was honored with a U.N. Standing Committee of Nutrition Award of Merit, March 5 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

$6 million research lab will produce ethanol and other biofuels from grasses and biomass

Construction has begun on a state-of-the art Biofuels Research Lab that will convert perennial grasses and woody biomass into ethanol thanks to a $10 million grant awarded to Professor Larry Walker. (March 6, 2008)