Awarded graduate students will study sustainability, biodiversity, accelerating energy transitions, advancing human health, increasing food security or addressing climate change.
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June 30, 2021
The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability welcomes Professors Christine Goodale, the Frank H.T. Rhodes Professor of Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences and K. Max Zhang, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering, as faculty directors. Beginning July 1, they will begin three-year terms to advance research efforts, strengthen cross-college collaborations, and guide the development of new programs.
“The faculty directors are critical to our distinct model of interdisciplinary research and training programs. Christy and Max have a long history of innovative approaches and engagement with the center, says David Lodge, the Francis J. DiSalvo Director of Cornell Atkinson. He added, “Their leadership in their fields and enthusiasm to drive university-wide efforts will fulfill key aspects of our knowledge-to-impact mission.”