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Explore our updates on ground-breaking research, student experiences, alumni accomplishments, and other stories from around the AgQuad and beyond.

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The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.

Dyson's AEM 2818 class, led by Sarah Jefferis, meet on the Ag Quad to discuss sustainability through writing.
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CTI grants enable faculty to research how students think and learn

Dyson’s Grand Challenges Program used a CTI grant to focus on shaping students’ thoughts through metacognitive assessment. 

Pete Saltonstall, co-owner of Treleaven Wines, shows previous Dyson students documents.
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Students design a reusable bottle system for local wineries

The proposed pilot program aims to cut operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions for Finger Lakes wineries.

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Grow-NY finalists estimate upstate impact ahead of summit

Twenty startup finalists will pitch their food and agriculture businesses – and their potential to impact upstate New York – for up to $1 million

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How evergreen trees shaped human history

Professor Trent Preszler’s new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history

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Prescription drug lawsuit ads can pose public health risks

Drug-injury ads are a way for law firms to obtain clients, resulting in serious negative consequences when people who need these drugs see the ads.

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Warming climate, not herd size, is biggest threat to rangelands

Researchers found that while larger herds can slightly reduce rangeland productivity in Mongolia from year to year, weather and climate have a much bigger effect

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As farm jobs decline, food industry work holds steady

Study finds farm jobs shrink as nations grow wealthier, but food industry work holds steady — with better pay and wider gender gaps.

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Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience

Six projects led by Cornell and The Nature Conservancy researchers have been awarded grants from Cornell Atkinson.