College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Plant mating styles influence defense evolution

Cornell researchers have found that a plant's mating system has consequences for the evolution of another primary plant system: defense against enemies that eat them.

Birds-of-paradise site offers videos, classroom tools

With 35 high-definition videos as a centerpiece, the Birds-of-Paradise Project website offers exclusive footage, lesson plans, interative features and much more.

Professor Emeritus Shayle Searle dies at 84

Shayle Robert Searle, Ph.D. ’58, professor emeritus of biological statistics and a leader in the field of linear and mixed models in statistics, died Feb. 18 at age 84.

Cornell Institute of Archaeology and Material Studies founded

The Institute for Archaeology and Material Studies will provide a new overarching structure for archaeology-related teaching and research across several disciplines at Cornell.

Endowed directorship paves way for agricultural innovation

Larry Goichman '66 and his wife, Jennifer, have endowed the directorship of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y.

Study: Internet can combat cancer confusion

A study finds that using the Internet to learn about cancer and cancer prevention can reduce confusion about the disease.

Cornell nets $7 million NSF grant for corn study

The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $7 million grant to Michael J. Scanlon, Cornell professor of plant biology, to study corn.

Natural resources professor emeritus Morrow dies

Robert Rising Morrow, Cornell professor emeritus of natural resources in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, died Feb. 4.

McGovern Center names three executives in residence

Three new executives in residence have joined the staff of the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences.