Message from the Dean
This month, we are introducing many significant upgrades to eCALSconnect to expand its reach and keep you better informed about the latest news at CALS. First, I'd like to welcome the 45,000 alumni who, in many cases, are receiving this publication in their inboxes for the first time. You are scattered across the globe and working in an array of industries, but I hope this publication helps you stay connected to the CALS community.
For those of you familiar with eCALSconnect, youâll find many recognizable features, such as news briefs from around the College and items about faculty and staff achievements. We've also enhanced the publication with an events calendar and a Made@CALS section that highlights cutting-edge innovations by CALS faculty that are in the marketplace. I trust you will enjoy our new look.
As always, please send submissions to calsconnect@cornell.edu
News
Allergies May Help Prevent Cancer
CALS researchers find that the misery may help stave off the deadly disease
A Link Between Autism and Rain?
AEM researchers find a curious correlation between precipitation and diagnosis rates
Mortgage Crisis: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
A panel of Wall Street alumni discuss the mortgage and financial crisis.
Help Create the Ideal Presidential Candidate
CALS grad students, created a Web site where the public can create the history and platform of an ideal candidate: Senator DeWiki.
Which Grass is Greener to Power the Bioenergy Era?
At the first biofuel field day, farmers and others learn about the status of Cornell studies designed to determine which field grasses have the best potential to power the future.
Student Starts Foundation to Plug 'Brain Drain'
Graduate student Kevin McAvey launches the Upstate Foundation to give grants to college graduates to encourage them to stay in the upstate New York region.
A Whale of a Sound
Endangered whales heard for the first time in waters around New York City thanks to Lab of O technology.
Events
Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference
December 9, 2008 | Ithaca
More Events >
Corporate Connections
Cornell launches startup based on professor Ray Wu's research
Cornell will lead a startup dedicated to extending the research and inventions of the late Ray Wu, a former professor of molecular biology and genetics who is widely recognized as one of the fathers of genetic engineering. Wu sought to alleviate world hunger and created a rice actin promoter that enables higher yielding insect- and drought-resistant rice, an important food staple in many developing countries. Cornell's Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization (CCTEC) will oversee the Ithaca-based enterprise and is currently securing capital, partners, and a management team for the company.
Made@CALS: Finger Lakes Squash Seed Oil
What's a farm operation to do with the tons of waste generated when their butternut squash is processed? Turn it into liquid gold, of course.
Far Above–Campaign Update
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences relies greatly upon the generosity of alumni and friends, and gifts of all sizes are important to providing critical budget and program support. Dean Henry has set a bold new goal for the 2008-2009 CALS Annual Fund÷our first year for a goal of $1 Million! Join us in showing your support for faculty, students, and programs. Give now!
Around the College
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