Public Engagement

Diagnostic labs analyze anything from bugs to toenails

Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has several diagnostic centers that analyze scientific samples and those sent in by citizens.

Cornell exports food safety expertise to China, Asia-Pacific

Cornell will offer its food safety expertise abroad through the Shanghai Jiao Tong University of China and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

Insect pollinators contribute $29 billion to U.S. farm income

A Cornell study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE analyzes the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops. (May 22, 2012)

Business, politics, economics play key roles in sustainable development, say experts

Business, politics and economics play key roles in sustainable development, Cornell professors at a regional symposium of the National Academy of Engineering, May 16.

Researchers develop food aid decision-making tool

Cornell researchers have developed a tool to help international relief organizations cater food aid responses to specific situations.

Overseas service 'life-changing' for Africana-sociology double major

Overseas volunteer projects proved 'eye-opening' experiences for Africana-sociology double major Dean Oliver '12. (May 16, 2012)

New environmental science and sustainability major launches

In 2013-14, the new major, environmental science and sustainability, will launch in the Department of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Cornell CFO cites 'burdensome' IRS reporting laws in congressional testimony

Cornell CFO Joanne DeStefano testified before Congress about the IRS's 'burdensome' reporting requirements for tax-exempt organizations May 16.

Grad students help Ugandan mothers recover from war

Five fellows pursuing master's degrees in public administration recently spent a week in Uganda helping young mothers abused by soldiers led by fugitive rebel commander Joseph Kony.