At the annual 4-H Career Explorations conference, tasting mealworms wasn't the only thing on the menu, as 360 teens and 80 adult chaperones sampled a variety of scientific pursuits.
The 12th annual Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring and food drive kicked off the county's 2014-15 United Way Campaign Sept. 30 at Stewart Park. The county campaign goal is $2,150,000.
The first-ever Industrial Hemp Summit on April 18 at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences looked at industrial hemp as a lucrative addition to New York agriculture.
Cornell's Department of Mathematics will explore the opportunities and risks of data collection, and will host public school classroom activities during its observance of National Math Awareness Month. (April 6, 2012)
Hod Lipson, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, brief a Congressional committee on the impact of 3-D printing technology on manufacturing April 24.
Artist Jenn Houle, MFA '15, has created a large-scale light installation with environmental and local elements to be shown at the Ithaca Falls Natural Area Sept. 26.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is offering a full slate of workshops in October on plants, gardening, parenting, consumer rights and driving. The enrollment period for 4-H members 5-18 years of age is now open. Nominations for the Tompkins County Community Beautification Program will be accepted through Oct. 15.
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.
Campus and community leaders recognized notable Cornell-community partnerships at the inaugural Cornell University Town-Gown Awards and Recognition Ceremony, Dec. 3.