Who We Are
At Cornell Atkinson, we forge new and unexpected connections that catalyze extraordinary change. Because the time has come for bold thinking and powerful new models that will ensure that people and the planet not only survive but thrive.
With Cornell’s rich and broad knowledge base as our foundation, we bring together passionate experts and innovators, theorists and practitioners, business leaders, and community members to deliver large-scale, long-term sustainability solutions.
Our resources—which span the environmental, agricultural, economic, and social sciences—allow us to pioneer transformative research and address the most complex problems we face as a planet. Our approach is holistic, exploring individual systems and how they interact with one another and impact the larger world. By serving as the hub for diverse and even unlikely connections, we accelerate the transition from visionary thinking to real-world impact.
It’s through these vital connections that we’re shaping a future able to withstand even the most persistent and volatile challenges.
Together, we’re building a resilient tomorrow.
Our Vision
Our Purpose: Vital Connections
Our Promise: We forge new and unexpected connections that catalyze extraordinary change.
Our Mission: Cornell Atkinson is the hub of collaborative sustainability research at Cornell University, forging vital connections among researchers, students, staff, and external partners. The center’s funding and programming accelerate groundbreaking research within and across all of Cornell’s colleges and schools. In turn, the center is the university’s home to bold ideas and powerful new models that ensure people and the planet not only survive but thrive.
Our Values:
1. We are committed to integrity.
2. We are innovative, cultivating diverse perspectives, creativity, and risk-taking.
3. We value collaborations to catalyze visionary thinking.
4. We are results-driven, striving for real-world impact.
5. We celebrate success.
Acknowledgment Language
All individuals and teams receiving funding from the center are required to acknowledge Cornell Atkinson’s support in published materials, posters, talks, and presentations related to the funded project. If approached by media for a quote or story, please mention your Cornell Atkinson affiliation to help build awareness.
Where to acknowledge Cornell Atkinson:
- Academic Publications: Acknowledgement language
- Print Materials: Logo, web address, acknowledgment language
- PowerPoint Presentations: Center-branded PowerPoint slides
- Web Sites: Logo, web address
- Email Signature: Full signature or one-line addition
- Posters: Especially for jointly funded programming
For publications, print materials, and more, the following short acknowledgment declaration can be used:
This work was supported [optional: in part] by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability.
Logos
The web versions (.png) of all the logos/seals are “transparent,” so they will display appropriately on various backgrounds.
