- Sep 19 ,2025
- by Karen Steffy
- Human Centered Design
- T01 Human Ecology Building
The Hand in the Design Process
Melissa Conroy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Centered Design who specializes in knitwear design and cross-disciplinary creative collaboration. She will discuss the differences and intersections between the disciplines of art, craft and design with an emphasis on understanding how the disciplines of art and craft can benefit the design process using hands-on processes.
B.S. Fashion Design
Hone your signature style as you learn how to create apparel that makes an impact.
- Jun 6, 2023
- Technology + Human Thriving
The ethics of leadership and design
Minor in Design + Environmental Analysis
Explore how people interact with built environments and discover how sustainable design can enhance a space’s functionality.
- Sep 29, 2025
- by Galib Braschler + Marisa LaFalce
- Student Life
Meet the Cornell Human Ecology Class of 2029
We are excited to welcome 242 new undergraduate students this fall. Coming from California to New Jersey, Pennsylvania to Arizona, Michigan to New York, they bring with them passions for health, human development, design, fashion and more. They're all united by a desire to make a positive impact on people and communities.
We caught up with a few of these students, who are already diving into classes, exploring Ithaca and finding their place at CHE