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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Studies explore how supermarkets source foods for low-income customers

Associate Professor Miguel Gomez discusses his co-authored studies that offer policymakers a better understanding of how regional food systems could provide healthier food.

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Quick Q & A: Jura Liaukonyte

Advertising expert, apple lover, and childhood “museum curator”—learn a little more about Jura Liaukonyte, associate professor at the Dyson School.

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Prolonged milk price pressure in 2018

Economist Andrew Novakovic talks to Dairy Herd Management about milk prices and dairy margin predictions for 2018.