Progress 02/01/04 to 06/30/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: In 2007 the Center for the Environment finished a large collaborative proposal with Tsinghua University (China) and the Laboratory of Ornithology for international funding on coastal and wetland research and facility development. Several other research proposals were developed on mercury in the environment, central American research facilities, and coastal ecosystem sustainability. Two symposia were organized and hosted by CfE on environmental sustainability research approaches: one in China and the other in Rhode Island. Publication of a series of papers are planned from these events. Communications with campus and CfE web site are continuously updated with research support information for faculty and graduate students. This capability enabled CfE to increase its agenda and research development activities. CfE organized an NSF funded campus forum on infectious disease ecology and environment that was well attended by professors, scientists, and students from Cornell and across the world. The 2007 Iscol Award lecture by Jane Lubchenco had a major impact across campus. CfE continued projects designed guide local communities and New York City on environmental restoration. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
In 2007 the Center concluded the development of several research proposals and collaborative activities with peer institutions in China and the US. Symposia at Cornell, in China, and in the US brought together scientists and researchers developing varied approaches to advance environmental sustainability and human health research and applications. Current studies address pollution mitigation, marine and coastal environments, environmental complexity and sustainability. Major initiatives were aimed at New York City and New York State, Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, and international sustainable development planning. Many of these projects have large outside involvement and will contribute to Cornell's impact in New York and internationally.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/06 to 09/30/07
Outputs
The Center for the Environment finished a large collaborative proposal with Tsinghua University (China) and the Laboratory of Ornithology for international funding on coastal and wetland research and facility development. Several other research proposals were developed on mercury in the environment, central American research facilities, and coastal ecosystem sustainability. Two symposia were organized and hosted by CfE on environmental sustainability research approaches: one in China and the other in Rhode Island. Publication of a series of papers are planned from these events. Communications with campus and CfE web site are continuously updated with research support information for faculty and graduate students. This capability enabled CfE to increase its agenda and research development activities. CfE organized an NSF funded campus forum on infectious disease ecology and environment that was well attended by professors, scientists, and students from Cornell and
across the world.
Impacts
In 2007 the Center concluded the development of several research proposals and collaborative activities with peer institutions in China and the US. Symposia at Cornell, in China, and in the US brought together scientists and researchers developing varied approaches to advance environmental sustainability and human health research and applications. Current studies address pollution mitigation, marine and coastal environments, environmental complexity and sustainability. Major initiatives were aimed at New York City and New York State, Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, and sustainable development.
Publications
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Progress 01/01/06 to 12/31/06
Outputs
The Center for the Environment is still making progress in building external funding for research and increasing its visibility on campus. A large effort was continued in 2006 on international project development. For a second time, we were short listed by an international agency for a multi-institution multi-year project in China. Our campus presence is still increasing. Our communications with campus and our web site are continuously updated since 2004. This capability enabled us to increase our agenda and research development activities. We reached out to fields and units not normally connected with the Center: CCMR, Chemical Engineering, and Government. Finally, CfE Advisory Committee was nominated and met 3 times since February 2006. The center organized a campus Forum on invasive species that was well attended by professors, Extension specialists, and students. Iscol Award lecture by Jeffrey Sachs overwhelmed CALS largest venue and had a major impact across
campus. The center launched projects designed guide local communities and New York City on environmental restoration. To help the center identify international projects of interest to Cornell faculty, we invited an International Working Group, composed of faculty from diverse departments and Centers, to meet and guide us in our effort. Outside of Cornell, we will pursue the contacts started with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and selected American embassies acting as liaison with these funding organizations
Impacts
In 2006 the Center pursued the development of many research proposals. The Center invested effort in new themes of research and initiatives. Current research projects address Pollution Mitigation, Marine and Coastal Environments, Environmental Complexity and Sustainability. Major initiatives are aimed at New York City and New York State, Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, and international sustainable development planning. These projects have many outside involvement and will contribute to Cornell's impact in New York and internationally
Publications
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Progress 01/01/05 to 12/31/05
Outputs
The Center is making progress in building external funding for research and will continue trying different strategies to increase external awards. A large effort was expended in 2005 on international sustainable environmental management project development. These remain long-term efforts based on strong partnership arrangements spanning Asia, Europe, and Cornell. Our campus presence has increased primarily through our weekly email newsletter, and our environmental research grants to students. Our communications with campus and web site were reworked in 2005. Both are now current, stable, and updated weekly so our image to campus and beyond is timely and informative. This capability will be important as we increase our agenda and research development activities.
Impacts
In 2005 the Center developed and guided many research proposals. The Center invested effort in new themes of research and initiatives intended to expand the range of environmental research at Cornell. We concentrated our efforts on studying sustainable development, environmental complexity, hydrologic science, the impact of nanotechnology in the environment, the environment of New York State, and the ecosystems of the Great Lakes. Many of these projects are international in scope and will contribute in Cornell becoming truly transnational.
Publications
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Progress 01/01/04 to 12/31/04
Outputs
The Center how has a mission, and new Executive Director. The Center was reoriented to environmental research, especially interdisciplinary studies focused on sustainability and international ecosystem conservation. Center activities were undertaken to engage the community across campus in a broader manner. Overall, 2004 was a rebuilding for the Center and a time of experimentation with Center agenda and activity options. However, the Center developed and guided many research proposals. Likely areas for 2005 funding are: wetlands restoration in Asia, market methods for conservation, nanotechnology and the environment, and sustainability planning. The New Student Environmental Research Grants and related efforts support 11 students across campus.
Impacts
The Objectives of the Center are to catalyze multidisciplinary research, develop environmental systems solutions, connect Cornell environmental research capacity to needs, and engage Cornell scientific talent. To achieve these objectives, the Center leadership will stay engaged with major research sponsors through regular activities, grant panels and special workshops. The Center will maintain an active agenda with the Cornell Council Committee on Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship.
Publications
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