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Solving for Separation: From Chocolate Chips to Computer Chips

Join the Cornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS) and Cornell Advanced Materials Program for University Sector Collaboration (CAMPUS) in discovering the future of analytical testing equipment and applications to the food and other industries.

This event brings together Cornell faculty, industry pioneers, and thought leaders aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical industrial application.

Hosted in collaboration with event sponsors Leco Corp. and Quantera Analytical.

Open to all at no cost. Attendees may elect to register for either or both days of the program.

Program:


Tuesday, June 16, 2026

9:00 am: Registration Desk opens/Optional Tours begin

10:00 am: Welcome (Rajni Aneja, CIFS; John Sinnott, CAMPUS; Terry Bates, Quantera Analytical)

10:30 am: From Pasture to Palate: The Terroir of Milk and Dairy Products (Nicole Martin, Cornell University)

11:00 am: Using GCXGC Data to Unmask Co-Fermented Coffees: An Analytical Pathway to Distinguishability (Matthew Scimeca, Quantera Analytical)

Noon - 1:30 pm: Networking Lunch

1:30 - 4:00 pm: Tours continue (Leco Mobile Lab; Cornell Food Science)

4:00 - 6:00 pm: Interactive Wine Tasting: The Chemistry of Wine & Networking Reception


Wednesday, June 17, 2026

10:00 am: Explore the Leco Mobile Lab in Action

11:00 am: Materials Research Facilities at Cornell:

  • XLEAP - X-rays for Life, Environment, Agriculture, and Plants (Louise Smieska, Cornell University)
  • Proteomics and Metabolomics Resources (Sheng Zhang, Cornell University)
  • Electron MIcroscopy Resources (Mick Thomas, Cornell University)
  • MacCHESS - Structural Characterization of Proteins and Biomolecules (Estella Yee, Cornell University)

Noon - 1:30 pm: Lunch and Learn with Leco: A Hands On 2D GC-MS Experience (Melissa Fulmer, LECO)

1:30 - 4:00 pm: Tours continue (Leco Mobile Lab; Cornell CAMPUS resources at CHESS, the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, and CNF, the Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility; Cornell Food Science)

5:00 pm approx: Program closes


Additional program speakers and tour times pending final confirmation.

This event is open to all attendees at no cost.


Interested in touring the LECO Mobile Lab and/or submitting samples for analysis during the event? Please email Melissa Fulmer at melissa_fulmer@leco.com and Terry Bates at terry.bates@quantera.as to reserve a time slot and coordinate sample submissions. Please download and complete the sample submission form found at this link and include it with your inquiry email.



Visitor parking is available directly across from Stocking Hall at the Corner of Judd Falls and Tower Roads (pay by cash at the meter or via the ParkMobile app).


Cornell University
411 Tower Rd, Stocking Hall, PepsiCo Auditorium (Room 146), Ithaca, NY 14853
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Jun 16, 2026 09:00am ET - Jun 17, 2026 05:00pm ET

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