10-year study provides model for deer management strategies

A 10-year deer management study by Bernd Blossey, associate professor of natural resources, used red oak seedlings as an indicator of deer populations and their impact on ecology.

Ethics guidelines for international engagement developed

Cornell has announced a set of guidelines for ethical international engagement to help maintain relationships and collaborations overseas.

Call for faculty fellows to lead new Migrations Lab

The Einaudi Center and the Migrations Global Grand Challenge are seeking two PI-eligible Cornell faculty fellows to lead the newly established Migrations Lab; application deadline is Dec. 16.

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CS undergrads’ research sets sights on image hackers

Four undergraduates recently presented their research – conducted with the help of equipment donations from Facebook – at a major conference on computer vision.

Rhonda Kitch named university registrar

Rhonda Kitch has been appointed the new university registrar. She will assume the post Jan. 13.

Software helps planners design walkable cities

Urbano, a free software recently launched by Cornell researchers, employs data and metrics to help urban planners add walkability features to their designs.

More than 550 converge at Entrepreneurship Summit in NYC

The Eclectic Convergence Entrepreneurship Summit, held Nov. 8 in New York City, drew 550 attendees for TED-style talks from entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, plus lots of networking.

NY craft beverage industries tap into Cornell expertise

The Cornell Craft Beverage Institute – housed at Cornell AgriTech – offers scientific guidance to more than 1,150 craft breweries, distilleries, wineries and cideries throughout New York.

Fall events support United Way; campaign moves closer to goal

The United Way of Tompkins County was the big winner in the second annual Apple Bake-off, held Nov. 9 at the Cornell Orchards Store, raising $979 and attracting a field of 20 participants.

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