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Research Recap: Funding research rather than mandating consumption might be a more effective method for renewable fuel policy
Research co-authored by the Dyson School’s Cynthia Lin Lawell examines the EPA’s renewable fuel standard (RFS) and recommends ways to improve renewable fuel policy and climate policy.

10 questions with equestrian’s Vaughan Shanley
The Cornell Daily Sun sits down with Vaughan Shanely, Dyson ’19, to talk about everything from her pre-riding rituals to her love of baking.

Noteworthy: Nolan School’s Michael Paz featured in YesCollege.com accounting podcast
Studying accounting is akin to what students learn in linguistics class, says Michael Paz; but instead of developing a proficiency in a foreign tongue, accounting makes one fluent in the most familiar language on earth: business.

Institute nurtures promising social scientists with ‘dream’ semester
Cornell’s Institute for the Social Sciences (ISS) announces its 2018-19 cohort of 15 faculty fellows, offering a dream semester to the university’s most promising young social scientists.

SMART Program reflections: Mukumu Fresh Produce in Uganda
By the last night of the trip, there was a general sentiment of deep-seated appreciation for the opportunity to be exposed to the realities of agribusiness development in Uganda.

Black Panther’s mythical home may not be so mythical after all
Ed Mabaya tells NPR there’s an important lesson to be learned from the real region that inspired Black Panther’s beloved homeland.

Gleaning to reduce food waste and food insecurity in America
Associate Professor Miguel Gomez discusses how gleaning operations can reduce the amount of food wasted and help feed those suffering from food insecurity.

How much do apple names influence consumer purchases?
FreshFruitPortal.com features associate professor Bradley Rickard’s research on apple names presented at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

Entrepreneurship and innovation minor to create ‘agents of change’
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business has launched a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation open to undergraduates majoring in any field at any college or school at Cornell.