Mazourek brings organic plant breeding to N.Y. growers

Michael Mazourek, Ph.D. '08, a professor of plant breeding, has won recognition from the Organic Seed Alliance for his work connecting farmers with research. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Program gets big results teaching science with tiny organism

A single-celled organism is having a big effect on science teachers across the country, thanks to Cornell's Advancing Secondary Science Education with Tetrahymena (ASSET) program. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Unusual season to yield exceptional Finger Lakes wines

Unusual weather this year will benefit Finger Lakes wine growers, whose crops are expected to produce outstanding wines. (Oct. 1, 2012)

CCMR announces fall 2012 JumpStart recipients

Three New York state companies have received funding through the JumpStart program, which fosters industry-university collaborations to support product development, revenue growth and job creation. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Fill the STEM pipeline by recruiting, training, supporting science teachers

Julie Nucci proposes an integrated approach to solving the STEM pipeline crisis, which includes keeping the CNS Institute for Physics Teachers alive. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Logevall book maps road to disaster in Vietnam

In his new history of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, historian Fredrik Logevall draws on new sources to tell the story of disastrous foreign policy decisions. (Sept. 28, 2012)

Dean, Santorum to debate role of government Oct. 18

Former presidential candidates Howard Dean and Rick Santorum will debate 'The Role of Government in a Free Society' on campus Oct. 18. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Incarcerated teens cultivate veggies, confidence, responsibility

A Cornell Cooperative Extension program is operating a garden-based learning program to teach incarcerated youths skills, confidence and healthy lifestyles. (Sept. 27, 2012)

United Way Day of Caring kicks off annual campaign

The 2012-13 United Way Campaign kicked off with the Day of Caring Sept. 21, with the announcement of the county goal of $2,155,000. The Cornell student campaign has already raised more than $9,000. (Sept. 27, 2012)