Allison Hermann
- May 4, 2026
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
5 ways leaders can use purpose to improve well-being and performance
The Cornell University Contribution Project found that when people act in prosocial ways, they experience greater wellbeing, purpose, and belonging. The Contribution Project is led by Anthony Burrow, the Ferris Family Associate Professor of Life Course Studies in the Psychology Department.
- May 18, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
What is love? Even a meeting on the subject can't find the answer
Robert Sternberg, professor in the Department of Psychology, presented his triangular theory of love at the meeting "Love, Actually and in Theory," organized by the Royal Society, in Edinburgh, UK. The theory frames love as a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment.
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Nok In Chan (Felicia)
Felicia Chan is an M.S. student in the Nutrition + Dietetics track. She earned dual degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics and in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health, with a minor in Music, from Purdue University in 2025. During her undergraduate studies, Felicia worked as a Nutrition Coach, providing clients with guidance on goal setting and sustainable lifestyle changes. She also gained experience in clinical research and scientific writing as a Laboratory Technician. At Cornell, Felicia works
Ruihan Xu
Ruihan is a Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Kimberly O’Brien’s lab. She obtained her BA in Food System Nutrition and Health at the University of Washington-Seattle. Her MPH degree in Nutrition and Dietetics was completed at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She was also trained in the MRT-TI international lactation consultant training program during her second year of MPH. After completing the Dietetic Internship and lactation clinical practice hours, she has obtained both the RDN
Rujia Xie
Rujia Xie (she/her) is a second-year PhD student in Nutrition with minors in Demography and City and Regional Planning. Working in Dr. Laura Bellows’s lab, Rujia’s research interest lies at the intersection of health behaviors, built environments, safety net programs, and social equity. Rujia earned her BA from Duke University, double majoring in Public Policy and Global Health with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her PhD, Rujia aims to quantify and visualize
Kristen Carter Elmore
Kristen is the Director for the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement in the BCTR, associate director of the BCTR, and the Community-Engaged Learning Coordinator for Cornell Human Ecology. Her work focuses on applied research and teaching that connects researchers, undergraduate students, and community partners, with a particular focus on partnerships that support educators in helping youth from all backgrounds succeed and thrive.
