Ithaca school board finalizes new budget proposal for re-vote ithacavoice.org/2024…

ICSD superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown "is not seeking an extension" to his contract, district says. www.14850.com/060436…

HEALTH ALERT: Wild Raccoon Kits Kept by Resident in Lansing; Community Urged to Contact Environmental Health Due to Risk of Rabies Exposure (1/4)

An int'l group of researchers, including a Cornell team, have developed a low-cost, energy-efficient method for making materials that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. @RunOfThePhill @CornellChem as.cornell.edu/news/…

Due to bus shortages the following route 81s from ALot will not be running: 15:25, 16:03, 16:39, 17:15, 17:51, 18:27, and 19:03

It is believed that during the time these kits were kept, members of the community may have had multiple exposures to these raccoons, including a group of children who were in attendance at a birthday party reported to be held on May 18, 2024. (3/4)

Food science professor Julie Goddard & her research team have engineered unique enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater, a major route of microplastic pollution into the environment. #WorldEnvironmentDay‌ cals.cornell.edu/new…

The NRCC helped organize the first New York Drought Summit, which was held in mid-April in Ithaca. Multiple organizations met to discuss topics like drought monitoring and tools, building partnerships, and improving drought communication. Read more here: cals.cornell.edu/new…

Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa’s largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather – conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study. news.cornell.edu/sto…

Have you been keeping up with our blog? Check out Atkinson Director David Lodge’s piece on the role of science and scientists in shaping federal policy in support of public health and the environment: www.atkinson.cornell…

Ithaca’s New Proposed School Budget is Under the State Tax Cap, What Happens if it is Voted Down? www.ithaca.com/news/…

“Earning a Ph.D. means not only have I experienced academic growth, but also personally I feel like I’ve become a new person.” Read about this year's Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony, held May 24 in Barton Hall: news.cornell.edu/sto…

Waters Edge Housing Project to Bring 500 Units to Ithaca’s Waterfront | Ithaca | ithaca.com www.ithaca.com/news/…

✨ KENDALL'S TOP 11 ✨ #7 - Chris Nettles Chris has been active in Student Council, NHS, and athletics. Chris will be attending Ithaca College to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy and join their track team. Congratulations, Chris! #KendallsTop11

Art Beyond Cornell held their Spring Gallery in May, showcasing art made by local incarcerated youth. The Einhorn Center student-run program provides access to art and social connection to young men at MacCormick Secure Center in Brooktondale, NY. 🎨📷 einhorn.cornell.edu/…

Ivan Rudik, associate professor of applied economics and policy at @CornellDyson, has been named chief environmental economist at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (@WHOSTP). His term began June 3. news.cornell.edu/sto…