Three regional companies receive grants through Cornell

The Cornell Center for Materials Research awarded this fall's grants to American Aerogel Corp., SensiVida Medical Technologies Inc. and Haledyne LLC.

Hudler and O'Brien promote green practices for plants

Plant pathologist George Hudler and extension plant pathologist Dawn Dailey O'Brien have won an award for producing 'Branching Out' - an integrated pest management newsletter - since 1994. (Sept. 27, 2010)

Dyson School to host panel discussions on energy security, international development

Cornell's Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management will celebrate its recent naming gift with two panel discussions Oct. 1 in Kennedy Hall's Call Alumni Auditorium. (Sept. 22, 2010)

Four tons of donations launch 2010 United Way Campaign

More than four tons of food and personal care items were collected for the 2010 Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring, Sept. 16, to kick off the 2010 United Way Campaign. (Sept. 16, 2010)

Class builds sod sofa -- and teamwork -- on Ag Quad

The Ag Quad now features a giant sod sofa - thanks to the efforts of two dozen Art of Horticulture students and their instructor, Marcia Eames-Sheavly. (Sept. 9, 2010)

Researchers attack plum pox to save state's stone fruits

Cornell researchers are working hard to eradicate plum pox virus from New York as it can destroy orchards of peaches, plums and apricots. (Sept. 8, 2010)

Website helps growers fight devastating Swede midge

A new website gives growers and consumers up-to-date information on research about the Swede midge, which in insect whose infestations can destroy cruciferous vegetables. (Sept. 8, 2010)

$3.3M in grants to improve soil, plant breeding in Africa

Funding from the NSF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will partner advanced research expertise with the developing world to improve soil and plant breeding. (Sept. 2, 2010)

Cornell leads fight against the invasive emerald ash borer

As the emerald ash borer starts to invade New York and kill off its ash trees, Cornell researchers are leading the fight against the invasive pest. (Sept. 1, 2010)