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Cornell Human Ecology is proud to welcome five new faculty members whose expertise reflects the breadth of the college’s interdisciplinary mission to improve human health and well-being through science, policy and design.

Their research spans topics such as how people make judgments in legal settings, the molecular mechanisms underlying human milk production, and how design can support aging in place, advancing the college’s commitment to connecting discovery and impact across the social, biological and design

The mood at the 4-H Sustainable Fashion Club’s final showcase was celebratory. Taylor Swift drifted from the speakers while guests enjoyed sprinkle-topped cupcakes. Five colorful garments stood on dress forms as parents, grandparents and other guests admired the fashions.

Samantha Alberts, M.A. ’24, established the club last fall for Tompkins County youth ages 13-18. The inaugural cohort included five middle-school girls. Alberts is a Ph.D. candidate in apparel design. She’s is using her experience

Most exhibits feature signs warning visitors not to touch the displays. But in the Sensory Friendly and Adaptive Fashion exhibit, visitors are encouraged to touch, fidget and experience both positive and negative stimuli.

The new exhibit is part of Cornell’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, March 18-22, campus-wide events designed to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity, challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences and ultimately help create a more inclusive and equitable Cornell community