To beat hunger, shift from food quantity to diet quality

The biggest food challenge today is not hunger but nutritional deficiency. That’s the conclusion of Cornell food security experts who spoke at the National Press Club Nov. 23.

Benjamin Van Doren wins 2016 Marshall Scholarship

Benjamin Van Doren ’16 is the winner of a 2016 Marshall Scholarship, which provides funds for up to 40 U.S. students to pursue two years of graduate study at an institution in the United Kingdom.

Dean Boor, marketing expert Russo elected to AAAS

A professor of marketing and a Cornell dean who is also a food microbiologist and will be honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Scientists urge new soil-carbon model for climate change era

In the fight to protect the environment, achieve food security and promote sustainable development, agricultural scientists advocate for new and improved soil research models that accurately forecast climate change.

Depleted soil locks rural farmers in trap of ultra-poverty

A self-reinforcing cycle connecting depleted soils and rural farmers may be one answer why Sub-Saharan Africa is home to most of the world's extreme poor, say Cornell researchers.

New element tracking method a boon for geoscientists

A new method that allows geoscientists to tease out the exact inputs from three different sources, with implications for modeling and predicting climate change.

At Cornell Silicon Valley, technology meets the arts

At a Cornell Silicon Valley presentation Nov. 11, college deans and others discussed ways to foster innovation between technology and the arts. The Johnson Museum will also create new courses.

CALS uses tech to reduce administrative tasks

CALS Student Services is using customer relationship management technologies for a wide range of academic processes to better anticipate and meet student needs.

Groups that eat together perform better together

In research that could have implications in the business world, experts found that firefighter platoons who eat meals together have better group job performance compared to firefighters who dine solo.