Uihlein directorship for growing New York maple program gets endowed

The directorship of Cornell's Uihlein Sugar Maple Research and Extension Field Station in Lake Placid, N.Y., has been endowed by Henry II and Mildred A. Uihlein. (Oct. 8, 2012)

Insects drive rapid shifts in plant ecology and evolution

A study of plant populations provides rare real-time data that demonstrate key predictions by Charles Darwin on the importance of ecology along with natural selection in shaping a species' evolution. (Oct. 4, 2012)

Conservation website brings real world into classroom

The Conservation Bridge website gets students involved in solving real-world problems from around the world. (Oct. 4, 2012)

Using electroactive bacteria, students design toxin sensor

Cornell University Genetically Engineered Machines has designed and built a biosensor that uses an electroactive bacterial species to detect the toxic substances arsenic and naphthalene in water. (Oct. 2, 2012)

Mazourek brings organic plant breeding to N.Y. growers

Michael Mazourek, Ph.D. '08, a professor of plant breeding, has won recognition from the Organic Seed Alliance for his work connecting farmers with research. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Unusual season to yield exceptional Finger Lakes wines

Unusual weather this year will benefit Finger Lakes wine growers, whose crops are expected to produce outstanding wines. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Dean, Santorum to debate role of government Oct. 18

Former presidential candidates Howard Dean and Rick Santorum will debate 'The Role of Government in a Free Society' on campus Oct. 18. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Incarcerated teens cultivate veggies, confidence, responsibility

A Cornell Cooperative Extension program is operating a garden-based learning program to teach incarcerated youths skills, confidence and healthy lifestyles. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Students spend summer doing research, outreach

Students discussed their summer Cornell Cooperative Extension internships at a poster session Sept. 24. The worked throughout New York state on a variety of issues. (Sept. 26, 2012)