- Jun 16, 2023
- by Emily Groff
- Student Life
Thais Salas ’23
Thais Salas ’23, a human development major, shares her thoughts on her time in Cornell Human Ecology and her advice for new students.
What’s your favorite memory from your time in Cornell Human Ecology?
My favorite memory from my time in Cornell Human Ecology was working with Tashara Leak and all the amazing research assistants in the lab. They were all an integral part of my journey here at Cornell and have all been
Kimberly Kopko
Kimberly Kopko received her Ph.D. in Child Development from the Department of Human Development at Cornell University and joined the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) in the College of Human Ecology. Her research and Extension work examines child development and parenting and family processes. Current research and outreach projects include: parenting and youth development, parenting and child learning, and the use of research and evidence-based parent education programs to promote positive parenting and strengthen families. Ongoing academic and research interests include
- Jan 9, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation
This article in National Geographic cites Anthony Ong, professor of psychology, and a study he coauthored that connects time spent in nature with lower inflammation markers.
- Nov 15, 2024
- Community Engagement, Social Impact + Justice, Alumni
Panel discussion shares Indigenous perspectives on education
Researchers from Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) and the University of Buffalo discussed the history of Indigenous education — plus modern-day challenges and opportunities — during a panel discussion on Nov. 4 in Mann Library.
The panel, titled “Indigenous Perspectives in Higher Education: Reflecting on the Past to Inform the Future,” was part of the opening of the Cornell University Library exhibit “Redressing Histories of Early Hodinǫ̱hsǫ́:nih Women at Cornell, 1914-1942,” in connection with CHE’s centennial
- Feb 23, 2024
- by Juan Vazquez-Leddon
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice, Technology + Human Thriving
Ph.D. student Senegal Mabry named Rising Black Scientist
For Senegal Alfred Mabry, his research on Parkinson’s disease is not just science — it’s a chance to help communities that are traditionally overlooked.
Mabry is a doctoral student in neuroscience working to understand how psychosocial risk factors like anxiety and racial bias affect the pathogenesis and comorbidity of Parkinson’s disease and cardiovascular disease. He is a recipient of this year’s Rising Black Scientist Award, a program created by Cell Press in 2020 to