College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Microbiologist Norman Dondero dies at age 95

Norman C. Dondero, Ph.D. ’52, Cornell professor emeritus of microbiology died, July 10 at Kendal at Ithaca. He was 95.

Device mimics cancer cell environment

Bioengineers are examining a critical step in the metastatic process using a microfluidic device that mimics the cancer cell microenvironment.

From the grounds up, study seeks sustainable 'java'

Cornell professors seek to brew agricultural, environmental and economic sustainability together for the world’s smallholder coffee bean growers.

Grad student to wrestle weeds in collegiate contest

The Cornell University Weed Team sends graduate student Courtney Stokes to the 2013 North Central and Northeastern Collegiate Weed competition in Illinois for two days of brutal, mind-bending, grueling agronomic combat on July 24-25.

Proposed solar array offers a bright energy future

Cornell hopes to expand its renewable energy portfolio as it benefits from the NY-Sun initiative, a series of large-scale, solar energy projects expected to add about 67 megawatts of solar electricity to the state.

Shoals tells whale tale with beached minke

When a 25-foot, 10,0000-pound whale washed up dead on a private beach, students and faculty from Shoals Marine Lab were part of a team that dismantled and shipped away the remains.

Maine's indigenous plants help economy, Native Americans

Ph.D. student Michelle Baumflek is studying indigenous plants in northern Maine that have economic impact and cultural significance for Native American tribes.

Cuomo: No taxes for firms linked to upstate colleges

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo discussed the state’s new economic development program, START-UP NY (SUNY Tax-Free Areas to Revitalize and Transform Upstate NY) July 10 at Cornell.

Social media to help farmers deal with climate change

Experts at a July 8 panel discussion on campus said that improvements to existing communications networks, including use of social media, will help.