Come learn about opportunities for Cornell faculty to conduct joint research with Zhejiang University (ZJU)!

This virtual meetup will include:

a featured presentation on research supported by a 2022 ZJU-Cornell Joint Seed Grant: Improving crop yield through fundamental understanding of the control of size and shape in plants with Adrienne Roeder (Associate Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Plant Biology Section, Cornell University) and Lilan Hon (Professor, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University)

an opportunity for any interested Cornell and ZJU faculty to give a quick lightning introduction to their research interests on the theme of future agriculture and sustainability (3-5 min. max per person) to help researchers at both universities get to meet each other

Q&A about the Cornell-ZJU joint seed fund grant program

This event is part of a dialogue series designed to showcase the collaborative research supported by previous rounds of ZJU-Cornell joint seed grants, to create opportunities for mutual understanding of research interest by scholars in our two universities and exchange of ideas for the preparation for upcoming joint seed grants application, and to build a platform for sharing insights on collaborative research experience, cross-disciplinary thinking, and strategies for seeking impact through research.

Previously funded research related to agriculture and sustainability includes: Crop yield and agricultural production are critical for global food security. Efficient agricultural land use, environmental protection (from unintended consequences caused by the release of engineered materials into the environment during agricultural production), and the enhancement of both crop stress tolerance and adaptation to climate change are important issues to address to support long-term outcomes.

The student curators from the course, ASIAN2272 Food and Asia, will present their selection of Asian cookbooks to the public.

Learn about Asian food cultures and themes, and get a taste of the rich selection of cookbooks in Cornell University Library's collections.

The tour begins at the cases in the Kroch Asia Library corridor.

Join the Cornell University Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and the South Asia Center at Syracuse University for the 2024 International Studies Summer Institute (ISSI)! This year, we will explore plant and animal migration around the world and at home. ISSI is a professional development workshop for practicing and pre-service K–12 educators.

Participants will explore the patterns and causes of plant and animal migration in a global context, as well as how they affect and are affected by human society. Scholars from Cornell University and Syracuse University will share their research and expertise from across different regions of the world, including Africa, East Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Object-based learning will be a specific focus. Sessions will include an introduction to the Einaudi Center’s culture kits and how they can support hands-on learning about plant and animal migration in different countries. Culture kits are a collection of cultural artifacts from around the world, tailored for use in K-12 classrooms. We will also feature an overview of Latin American and East Asian artwork on these topics at the Johnson Museum of Art and an introduction to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird kits.

Who Can Participate

We welcome practicing and pre-service K–12 educators of all subjects and grade levels who work in New York State. While this year's institute will have more of a scientific focus than in past years, we believe this year’s theme will benefit educators of all subject areas, especially in developing cross-disciplinary, project-based activities with a global focus.

Benefits

As a participant, you will...

gain tools and knowledge to apply in your classroom around issues of plant and animal migration internationally and in our backyards.

connect issues affecting yourself and your students here in the U.S. with other parts of the world.

“recharge” intellectual batteries and deepen your own understanding and appreciation for plant and animal migration.

have the option to complete a lesson plan for additional CTLE hours that incorporates content from the workshop, with the support of our outreach staff.

receive a free eBird kit from the Lab of Ornithology, targeted for the grade band of choice ($70-$110 value).

Schedule

9:00-9:15, Introductory remarks with Sarah Plotkin, Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies

9:15-10:05, Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience, with Sarah Fiorello, Jakara Zellner, and Lauren Salzman, Cornell Botanic Gardens

10:10-11:05, Breakout sessions:

Art and Climate Struggle: Visual Interpretations of Plant and Animal Migration, with Carol Inge Hockett and Carina D’Urso, Johnson Museum of Art

eBird and Migration: Empowering Students with Participatory Science and Birds, with Kelly Schaeffer, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

11:10-12:00, Breakout sessions repeated

12:00-12:30, Networking and reflection exercise with Sarah Plotkin, Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies

12:30-1:30, Lunch (Thai food from Tamarind!)

1:30-2:15, Plant and Animal Migration Shaping European Societies and Diets, Dr. Daniel Mason D’Croz, Department of Global Development

2:20-3:05, How Global Fisheries Connect Us All – Environmental Change Impacts on Health and Well-being, Dr. Kathryn Fiorella, Department of Public and Ecosystem Health

3:15-4:00, Linking the Power of Bioacoustics to Locally Led Research Initiative: Monitoring Migratory Birds at a Regional Scale, Ashakur Rahaman, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

4:00-4:20, Introduction to Einaudi Culture Kits, Dr. Thamora Fishel, Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies

4:20-4:30, Closing Remarks, Dr. Daniel Bass, Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies

Questions? Contact outreach coordinator Sarah Plotkin.

The Korean Language Program is proud to present its 15th annual Korean showcase. The representatives from each Korean class will present their respective final projects of the semester. For the general audience, their presentation will be in English, but through their various demonstrations, you will be able to get a glimpse of the level of Korean proficiency taught at each class level. Korean hip hop dance, K-pop dance, and percussion groups will perform too. Come and learn about Korean language and culture! Doors will open at 7:15pm and free baked goods from Paris Baguette will be available on a first come first served basis.