Kathryn Boor Named 13th Dean of the College
Kathryn J. Boor, professor and chair of the Department of Food Science at Cornell, has been named the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell Provost Kent Fuchs announced. She began her five-year term as dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) on July 1.
Director of the Food Safety Lab since 1994, Boor’s research activities focus on the microorganisms responsible for foodborne diseases and food spoilage.
As the chief academic and administrative officer for CALS, Boor will have the primary responsibility for developing and implementing the strategic direction of the college. More >
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