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To understand the problems caused by human behavior, Marlen Z. Gonzalez from the Community Neuroscience Initiative says a primer into ecology can help. human.cornell.edu/news/imported/… Cornell Human Ecology


Adam J. Hoffman, Ph.D. 🏳️🌈 is partnering with two community centers to lead a new research project studying identity development in LGBTQ+ youth and how this process affects their mental health. Learn more: human.cornell.edu/news/imported/…


As many continue to dissect the performance of President Joe Biden during the presidential debate, Karl Pillmer told The Associated Press that it is beneficial for older politicians to be involved in stressful situations like a debate. abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/…


Last month, PRYDE held its second-annual Youth Investigators in Action Summit! Check out our blog to meet the amazing undergraduate/graduate Summit organizers. (They're great - you'll want to get to know them...) Cornell Human Ecology NR High School pryde.bctr.cornell.edu/blog/2024/7/22…


Coming to RO-MAN 2025 this week is e-MoBo, a robot that can help children express their emotions. e-MoBo, which involves the Residential Child Care Project and Cornell Human Ecology faculty, can aid communication between caregivers and kids in residential child care. bctr.cornell.edu/meet-e-mobo-th…

There are many benefits to participating in a nys4h shooting program. It is offered through 38 different Cornell Cooperative Extension offices and 4-H youth take away lessons important to their growth and development. Cornell Human Ecology 4-H bctr.cornell.edu/nys-kids-find-…

This summer, nys4h youth made meaningful contributions to their communities -- From books for kids in need to building birdhouses for a nursing home -- all to make positive changes in their communities. human.cornell.edu/news/imported/… Cornell Human Ecology Cornell Cooperative Extension PRYDE



A Cornell Engineering professor wanted her students to describe their work to different audiences, so she turned to @NYS4h. Students gave presentations about their work & career paths and 4-H youth learned about STEM education and careers. news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/1… Cornell Human Ecology Cornell Cooperative Extension



Around the globe, the Residential Child Care Project is improving the lives of children in residential care with its CARE program, focused on improving the child-adult relationship. It's now being used in Spain. Cornell Human Ecology bctr.cornell.edu/how-the-reside…

Join us Tuesday, Nov. 12 for our next Talks at Twelve. Rana Sagha Zadeh discusses research aimed at helping older adults who have cognitive impairments stay on track with their medications. Sign up for the in-person or virtual event: bctr.cornell.edu/event/finding-… Cornell Human Ecology

PRYDE is thrilled that Oore Ogunyinka '26 has been named a Cornell University McNair Scholar! Oore has been a strong and thoughtful student during her short time in PRYDE. Congratulations on this accomplishment, Oore! Dr. Misha Inniss-Thompson Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research Cornell Human Ecology shorturl.at/H9dD4

You can feel good about eating skinless turkey breast this Thanksgiving. Sander Kersten, director of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell, who gave our first Talks at Twelve in October, says it's full of protein. 3 ounces is nearly half of your daily recommended protein intake. nytimes.com/2024/11/25/wel…

Thanksgiving can be challenging when family conflicts arise—especially over politics. The BCTR's Karl Pillemer shares wisdom on navigating these moments in this The Associated Press article: apnews.com/article/thanks… Let’s focus on connection this holiday season. 🦃Cornell Human Ecology

The Community Neuroscience Initiative, from Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, gives student teachers an understanding of the neuroscience behind children’s learning and development, and encourages them to pass that knowledge to their students. SUNY - The State University of New York SUNY Cortland SUNY Oswego news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/0…