College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Karen Nicholas joins CCE as Engaged Cornell liaison in NYC

Cornell Cooperative Extension New York City recently welcomed Karen Nicholas to its staff as its Engaged Cornell NYC Liaison.

In staving off climate change, social landscape adjusts

At the intersection of activism and academia, a climate change and clean energy panel Feb. 26 gave details of environmental urgency and impending social refinements.

Kotlikoff to alumni: 'Look forward at what we’re trying to create'

Alumni can best support Cornell by promoting the new College of Business’ excellence in hospitality, agriculture, sustainability and technology, said Provost Michael Kotlikoff, in an online alumni forum.

Dean Boor addresses future of agriculture at USDA event

CALS Dean Kathryn Boor was part of a panel discussion at the United States Department of Agriculture’s 92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum on Feb. 25.

Cornell to fight for food safety as CDC Center of Excellence

Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety, will co-direct the new Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to strengthen foodborne illness surveillance and investigation.

Study explores new tool for genome editing

A new study breaks down key mechanisms that may one day be used to correct genetic disorders.

Randy red-backed fairy-wrens' duets reduce cuckoldry

New research on Australian red-backed fairy-wrens finds that when birds sing with their mates, their partner strays less.

Senior group is guiding Cornell's climate actions

President Elizabeth Garrett formed the Senior Leaders Climate Action Group last November to focus on improving climate trends by spurring cross-disciplinary solutions on campus and globally.

Students engage in FAO biotech policy talks from Ithaca

Policy recommendations by 25 Cornell students were delivered to policymakers at the Food and Agriculture Organization's International AgriBiotech Symposium in Rome via webinar from the Ithaca campus.