- Mar 10 ,2026
- Human Centered Design
- MVR 1219 and Zoom.
Hybrid Body Lab Artist Talk by Lauren Hooks
Join the Hybrid Body Lab for an artist talk with artist Lauren Hooks. Lauren is a stylist and content creator with 10+ years of experience, blending artistry and strategy. Specializing in artistic braiding and editorial styling, she merges technical skill with cultural storytelling. Lauren is the 2026 Artist-in-Residence at the Hybrid Body Lab.
Xia Zeng
Research Associate in Fiber Science. My research focuses on the remediation and environmental fate of pollutants, and the analysis and degradation study of dyes on textile and archaeological samples. I also cooperate with other faculty on the projects of fabric evaluation, textile test and biodegradation. Teaching and training are my other duties. Currently teaching Fiber Chemistry class and training TAs for other Fiber Science classes.
- Apr 15 ,2026
- by Janet Loebach
- Human Centered Design
- Martha Van Rensselaer 1157 and via Zoom.
Aging Playfully: Reimagining Later Life
Maxwell Hartt, PhD, RPP, MCIP is the Director of the Population and Place Research Lab and an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen's University, Canada. He is currently a Fulbright Research Chair at Vanderbilt University and a Craig Dobbin scholar at University College Dublin. Dr. Hartt's research focuses on the geographies and policy implications of population change. His latest book, Aging Playfully, argues that play is an underappreciated, under-researched, and
- Mar 6 ,2026
- by Karen Steffy
- Human Centered Design
- Human Ecology Building T01
Processing Biopolymer Nanofibers and Composites
In this presentation, an introduction to biopolymer electrospinning process, as well as an overview of applications of nanofibrous biopolymer mats and their composites created by both a traditional and modified electrospinning process will be discussed. Electrospinning is a fabrication technique, which can be used to create nanofibrous non-wovens from a variety of starting polymer materials. The structure, chemical and mechanical stability, functionality, and other properties of the mats can be modified to match end applications
- Apr 9 ,2026
- by Hannah E. Bailey
- Human Centered Design, Cornell Human Ecology
- MVR G151
The Kay Obendorf Lecture with Founder and co-CEO of Another Tomorrow, Vanessa Barboni Hallik
The Kay Obendorf Lecture welcomes Founder and co-CEO of Another Tomorrow, Vanessa Barboni Hallik, a leading voice on regenerative fashion and building a sustainable luxury brand. The Kay Obendorf Lecture brings fashion industry experts to campus to share their experiences as both artists and entrepreneurs. With a focus on educating students and strengthening industry partnerships, this interactive event encourages students to envision themselves as the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs.
This lecture is generously sponsored
- Sep 26, 2023
- by Emily Groff
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Visiting scholar to discuss health equity
The inaugural Flemmie Kittrell Visiting Scholar in the College of Human Ecology, Dr. Ruth C. Browne — president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) — will come to campus Oct. 4–6 for a series of events, including a public lecture. Her lecture, “Nourishing Innovation and Impact through Health Equity: Is Everyone at the Table?” will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Human Ecology Commons.
During her