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Virtual reality farm tour expands access to urban agriculture

Cornell researchers have created the most advanced virtual reality urban farm tour ever made, an online learning experience that promises to transport urban and rural farmers to New York City’s Red Hook Farms without ever leaving home.

Cornell’s UN climate author warns of ‘rapidly closing window’

In a global cautionary tale, the UN’s IPCC has a new climate change report written by Cornell’s Rachel Bezner Kerr and 270 others, to pull our planet from dire environmental ruin.

A.D. White professors’ spring 2022 visits announced

An award-winning Argentine author, an agro-sustainability innovator, a renowned archaeologist and a leading sociolinguist are set to visit campus this spring as Andrew Dickson White Professors-at-Large.

CALS alumnus honors parents with scholarship in their name

The Donna and Dennis Lowe Scholarship will support CALS undergraduates with financial need as part of the university’s To Do the Greatest Good capital campaign.

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New initiative to confront taro leaf blight in Nigeria

Researchers in Nigeria are on a mission to upend taro leaf blight (TLB) epidemics across West Africa. The infectious plant disease attacks the leaves of taro, which has historically reduced taro yields by up to 50% and leaf yield losses of up to 95%.

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Scientists identify key regulator of malaria parasite spread

A finding from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers sheds new light on the transmission of malaria, one of the biggest global public health challenges.

A Q&A with Dr. Daniel Lopez of the veterinary college

Lopez joined the College of Veterinary Medicine as assistant clinical professor in small animal surgery.

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Radio Interview with CEO of American Indian College Fund

Cheryl Crazy Bull, CEO of American Indian College Fund, examines diversity of indigenous cultures and participation in higher education.

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Faculty diversity award nominations due March 18

The Provost’s Office of Faculty Development and Diversity is accepting nominations for the annual Faculty Award for Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service Through Diversity. The award, to be given to two faculty members, comes with a $15,000 prize.

Computer-security researchers aim to prevent tech abuse

A Cornell Tech clinic has created a new approach to helping survivors of domestic abuse stop assailants from hacking into their devices and social media to surveil and harass them.

Seeing and belonging through history: Teiger Mentor in the Arts Emily Jacir

Emily Jacir brings a deep investment in creating alternative spaces of "knowledge production" to her teaching with M.F.A. students this spring.

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Nominations sought for faculty community-engaged learning awards

The David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement is accepting nominations for two awards that honor faculty excellence in community-engaged teaching and research. Nominations for the George D. Levy Teaching and Research Award and the Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowship are due Monday, April 4, 2022.

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