NYS kids find community, confidence in 4-H shooting sports

The statewide program, offered in 38 counties through Cornell Cooperative Extension, teaches the responsible use of firearms, while also supporting youth development. 

Crisis communication course provides new tools to state health officials

A two-day training program for the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services helps local health officials and first responders convey key messages in a crisis.

Corn-shaped seed pellets to boost habitat for monarchs, bees

Cornell innovation allows growers to use corn seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields. 

Bee antidote to deadly pesticides shows promise

An antidote to pesticide poisoning in bees shows promising early results in tests done with common eastern bumblebees. 

Kicking off a new year of entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Kickoff is hosted each year by Entrepreneurship at Cornell and drew than 300 students this year.

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AI boosts indoor food production’s energy sustainability

Integrating AI into environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed a growing world population.

Jeff Niederdeppe named Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor

Brooks School Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Development Jeff Niederdeppe was recently appointed Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Faculty invited to apply for 2030 Project Fast Grants on future energy systems

The 2030 Project is requesting proposals for its 2024 Fast Grants. An information session will be held Sept. 9, and proposals are due Oct. 18. 

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State-by-state data boosts bird conservation planning

New data summaries from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird platform will help state wildlife planners assess the status of bird populations that live in or pass through their state – a crucial tool in protecting species.