Cornell University launched a new initiative aimed at intensifying the voice
of science in the agri-biotechnology dialogue. The initiative is called
Cornell Alliance for Science. According to Sarah Evanga, Director of the
Alliance, the initiative is a "radical collaboration" of global significance
because the challenges faced by the global society are too large to be
handled by disconnected individuals and institutions. Thus, a radical
strategy of forming a radical collaboration should be focused on facing the
hunger and not on GMO politics.



The project activities include development of multimedia resources for
decision makers and consumers and conduct of training programs on
communicating agri-biotechnology. The project team will also engage with
potential partners and foster more constructive policies about biotechnology
as a useful tool to address major challenges in agriculture.



The Alliance received a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to
conduct conferences, short courses, and semester-long certificate programs
in biotechnology leadership, among other activities.



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