NY teachers learn how to teach global studies through food at Cornell workshop

Some 40 educators from 18 New York counties attended a Cornell Educational Resources for International Studies workshop June 27-29 on teaching world knowledge via food customs and production. (July 1, 2010)

Johnson School offers eClips to small businesses via Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative

A firm has licensed Cornell's eClips to deliver these video and audio clips on business and entrepreneurship to small business owners through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative. (June 25, 2010)

Mental health issues contribute to 'safe' investing

A paper co-authored by Cornell economist Vicki Bogan suggests that mental health issues or substance abuse in a household may have an effect on investment decisions and management of retirement assets. (June 24, 2010)

Students produce first wines at campus teaching winery

Students majoring in enology and vinology have produced the first wines at Cornell's state-of-the-art teaching winery, the only university facility of its kind in the eastern United States. (June 16, 2010)

Sustainability grants target fracking, biochar fibers, wireless solar tiles and more

The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future awarded six projects and two workshops with seed grants to explore sustainability research.

Ad hoc committee recommends attentiveness, care in land leasing for gas drilling decisions

In making decisions about leasing Cornell lands for natural gas drilling, the university should be responsible and transparent, according to a committee of Cornell faculty, staff and students.

Scientists pursue two major organic farming studies with USDA funding

The grants will allow researchers to study the use of cover crops in organic farming and how different organic farming practices affect yields. (June 10, 2010)

Location, location and presentation help promote healthier snacks, expert finds

Promoting healthy snacks can be as easy as moving where they are showcased, says a Cornell expert, who is helping school lunchrooms. He's also holding a free Consumer Camp June 11 for the public. (June 9, 2010)

Pathogens chase down migrating gypsy moths, making control efforts unnecessary, researcher reports

Cornell researchers discovered that the gypsy moth's fungal and viral pathogens follow close behind migrating populations, making control efforts unnecessary, reports entomologist Ann Hajek. (June 9, 2010)