Cooperative agreement

Cornell officials and visiting administrators from Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry in Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China, signed a cooperation agreement Aug. 11 to promote mutual understanding and scientific cooperation between the two universities. The agreement will lead to joint research projects and scientific events and exchange of publications, educational materials and academic staff and students. Signing for Cornell on behalf of President Hunter Rawlings is, seated left, Provost Biddy Martin. Chen Zong-xing, president of Northwest Sci-Tech University and vice-governor of Shaanxi Province, is seated, right. Observing are, standing from left, Susan Henry, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Norman R. Scott, professor of agricultural and biological engineering; and Wei Yi-min, vice president of Northwest Sci-Tech University. Nicola Kountoupes/University Photography