Haitian student studies job satisfaction as poverty solution

After finding low worker satisfaction in her country, Haitian student Nemdia Daceney continued her research at Cornell this summer hoping to show employers and government officials the human dimension of economic development policies.

Panel calls for protecting world's largest forest

At least half of Canada’s 1.4 billion acre boreal forest, the largest remaining intact wilderness on earth, must be protected to maintain the area’s current wildlife and ecological systems, according to a recent report.

Venice exhibit aims to keep island afloat

An an exhibit curated by a Cornell art history professor focuses on the threat of rising ocean waters to the nation of Tuvalu this summer at the Venice Biennale.

Conferees discuss how to help farmers through technology

Scientists, librarians and practitioners of agriculture information and management from 28 countries met at Mann Library July 23 to discuss creative use of information networks to bridge gaps between developed and developing countries.

Yerko checks in to hospitality's welcoming ways

Yerko Alpysbay, a Kazakh teen enrolled at Ithaca High, immersed himself in hospitality at the Cornell Summer College.

Student studies changing ecology of Ethiopia

Morgan Ruelle, a Ph.D. candidate in the field of natural resources, is working with Ethiopians to augment native knowledge with Western science to deal with climate change.

From the grounds up, study seeks sustainable 'java'

Cornell professors seek to brew agricultural, environmental and economic sustainability together for the world’s smallholder coffee bean growers.

New rice initiative expands in Haiti

Cornell's SRI (System of Rice Intensification) International Network and Resources Center helped train 17 Haitians recently in how to train farmers to improve rice productivity in the northern Coronel-Dubre region of Haiti.

Panel explores 'global game' of innovation

The launch of the sixth Global Innovation Index was held at the Cornell Club in New York City July 8.