Research proposal to detect racial bias wins prize

A proposal for research to detect racial bias in the research peer review process has earned a second-place prize from the National Institutes of Health’s Center for Scientific Review for two College of Human Ecology faculty members.

Funding renewed for aging and pain research center

Cornell’s Translational Research Institute for Pain in Later Life has received a five-year, $1.95 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

Food systems global summit slated for Dec. 8

Academic experts and industry insiders will gather at Cornell on Dec. 8 for a global summit to discuss new approaches to emerging food system challenges.

Fiber science research helps small businesses

The Cornell Center for Materials Research’s JumpStart program, funded by New York state, helps small businesses solve issues with materials.

CIPA students raise money for Belize Zoo

Students at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs and SUNY-Cortland are raising funds for the Belize Zoo.

USDA designates Cornell as obesity prevention hub

Cornell's Northeast Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence has won a $856,250 award to fight obesity.

Faculty apprise alumni on solving global challenges

Six Cornell professors – each with distinctive areas of study – provided 10-minute presentations on the university’s international impact at Bailey Hall on Oct. 17.

Cooperative Extension interns report on statewide research

Students presented findings from their Cornell Cooperative Extension summer internships that directly benefit New York state residents on campus Oct. 7.

Human Ecology salutes past, future at NYC sesqui event

More than 200 Cornellians gathered at the College of Human Ecology’s sesquicentennial dinner Oct. 9 in New York City.