New York State Impact Skip to content Cornell University Search Close Navigation Search Search New York State Impact Stories CCE helps NYS gardeners test their soil for nutrients, contaminants AAP students lend their creativity to a new vision for 4-H camp Long Island farm leverages Cornell research to adapt, expand Every day, in every county in New York, individuals, schools, businesses, entrepreneurs, local governments, families and communities depend on Cornell to turn discoveries into real-world solutions. As the state’s land-grant university, Cornell was founded to create knowledge with a public purpose and help ensure a vibrant, healthy future for all New Yorkers. Commitment to New York State $423M External federal, state and corporate research funding spent locally 883K+ NY youth participants in CCE programs annually 37747 Residents volunteer with CCE state-wide Impact stories Community-engaged learning celebrated, Buffalo Co-Lab honored Cornell’s ILR School was honored for its 80-year-long partnership with western New York businesses, unions, municipalities, and more. Mass timber industry offers sustainable construction, high-quality jobs Cornell’s Climate Jobs Institute produced a primer to grow and advance the timbre industry, which was presented to New York policymakers. From the Living Lab: Small biodigester to fuel research, extension A new biodigester in Cornell’s Living Lab will transform food scraps and cow manure into energy, in partnership with small New York farms. Cornell and SUNY students show $400 is enough to change lives The 2026 SUNY Contribution Project funds a broad range of student-led, community-based projects across New York state. " data-click-label="cce explainer" data-click-action="video | play"> CCE helps NY residents, businesses and communities thrive. Experts at work LABOR RELATIONS Shannon Gleeson examines how labor laws and practices impact low-wage and immigrant workers. Learn more LABOR RELATIONS John August works with health systems and unions to provide better support, guidance, and bargaining on behalf of healthcare workers. Learn more ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY Katherine Bunting-Howarth helps lead New York Sea Grant, which provides research, outreach, and education for state coasts and watersheds. Learn more HEALTH AND NUTRITION Angela Odoms-Young empowers communities to build more supportive social and structural systems for children’s nutritional health. Learn more ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Frank Rossi researches ecologically and economically beneficial turfgrass management systems across New York state. Learn more ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH OUTCOMES Dr. Arnab Ghosh studies how severe weather events, such as hurricanes, lead to long-term health risks for those affected. Learn more FOOD SCIENCE AND SAFETY Elizabeth Bihn directs the Produce Safety Alliance and the National Good Agricultural Practices programs, which train growers on food safety. Learn more PUBLIC EDUCATION John Sipple studies how public schools can adapt to different policies and challenges, especially in New York state’s rural communities. Learn more LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Ariel Avgar directs the Center for Applied Research on Work, which helps guide policy and advocacy to support New York workers and families. Learn more For more Cornell experts, contact: Office of Media Relations Cornell's Impact on New York State Cornell research delivers results that matter all around the state. Superweed in NYS found resistant to widely used herbicide Seneca County Cornell researchers found that waterhemp samples from Seneca County were five to 12 times more resistant to glyphosate than control samples. Cornell leads and assists four Sea Grant projects in $2.5M research suite Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension and NY Sea Grant are working to improve the ecology and economics of waters in Suffolk County and beyond. Students help city of Ithaca earn LEED Gold certification Tompkins County A Cornell University Sustainable Design team worked with municipal departments to demonstrate Ithaca’s sustainable building practices. Neuroscience helps teachers empower students and themselves Cortland County The SUNY Scholars program educates student teachers on the science behind children’s learning and development. New York Outcomes Fund spurs, supports growers’ sustainability efforts Monroe County A pilot program out of the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability pays New York growers for implementing sustainable farming practices. Solar farm shade in the fall reduces radish and radicchio yields Albany County Cornell researchers are testing how different crops grow between rows of solar panels to better inform agrivoltaic practices in New York. Finding purpose and beauty, Contribution Project expands its reach Broome County Two hundred students across five New York universities each received $400 to pursue a project that contributed to their respective communities. Buffalo area 4-H program empowers teens, opens doors Erie County The 4-H Youth Community Action Network empowers students to plan and execute projects that contribute to their communities. Spotted lanternflies could cost NYS grape industry millions Chautauqua County Data from the Lake Erie region helped researchers determine that the invasive species could lead to $8.8 million in losses over three years. ‘Robotability score’ ranks NYC streets for future robot deployment New York County Researchers at Cornell Tech assessed and rated every street in New York City on how hospitable it would be for delivery robots. ‘Marine camp’ brings Long Island kids to the beach Nassau County Each summer, more than 200 kids engage with local marine wildlife and ecology, while learning about water safety and sustainability. Dam removal restores aquatic ecosystem within three years Dutchess County Cornell research shows that removing dams can improve aquatic habitats, water quality, and fish passage in New York state. After Fort Drum, military vets embrace Mission: Agricultural Jefferson County Northern New York Veterans in Agriculture helps active-duty and veteran service members start their own farms or explore ag-related jobs. CCE’s Sullivan Fresh Farmers Markets feed community, support local farms Sullivan County The farmers markets accept nutrition incentive programs, such as SNAP and EBT, while offering their own coupons — 80% of which get redeemed. Niagara County orchard helps grow Cornell ag innovation Niagara County A 400-acre farm along the shores of Lake Ontario is a testing site for cutting-edge Cornell research to improve agriculture in New York. previous slide next slide Driving Regional Economies Business Incubators and Innovation Hot Spots CaRDI - Community and Regional Development Institute CCE Community and Economic Vitality CCMR Industrial Partnerships Center for Life Science Ventures Center for Regional Economic Advancement Cornell AgriTech Cornell ILR in NYC Cornell in Buffalo Cornell University Cooperative Extension – New York City Grow-NY Harvest New York Advancing Technology Center for Advanced Technology Center for Technology Licensing Climate Smart Farming Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Cornell Center for Materials Research Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Food Systems Improving Health Animal Health Diagnostic Center Cornell Center for Health Equity New York City Nutrition and Health Program New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence Nutrition, Food Safety and Security, and Obesity Prevention Continue Exploring Attend events View events around New York State Read stories Explore on the Chronicle Watch videos View videos on YouTube If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, Contact [email protected] for assistance.