- Sep 29, 2023
- by Sherrie Negrea
- Holistic Human Health, Technology + Human Thriving
Intercampus symposium brings together Cornell researchers studying metabolic health
Diabetes, obesity, and metabolic diseases are complex health problems and important threats to human health. Ensuring optimal metabolic health requires multidisciplinary solutions.
On Sept. 11 and 12, a cross-campus symposium brought together nearly 100 Cornell researchers from the Ithaca Campus and the Weill Cornell Medicine Campus in New York City to catalyze the kind of interdisciplinary collaborations necessary to address this growing health challenge.
The symposium, titled Metabolic Health: From Molecules to Populations, focused on
Robert Sternberg
Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Psychology in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. He also is Honorary Professor of Psychology at Heidelberg University, Germany. He was previously President and Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Wyoming. Before that, he was Provost, Senior Vice President, Regents Professor of Psychology and Education, and George Kaiser Family Foundation Chair of Ethical Leadership at Oklahoma State University. He was previously Dean of Arts
- May 7, 2024
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Alumni
Flavia Scott, HEAA Outstanding Senior Awardee 2024
Flavia Scott ‘24
Human Biology, Health, and Society
Flavia shares Human Ecology’s commitment to improving lives, as reflected in her curiosity and dedication to advancing the science of human thriving. Working across disciplines with professors from the psychology department and Weill Cornell, Flavia took part in research exploring the impact caregiver support has on health outcomes in older adults. With aid from the Human Ecology Summer Stipend and Alan D. Mathios Research and service grant
- Jul 7, 2023
- by Emily Groff
- Alumni
Carley Robinson ’20
Carley Robinson ’20 says she knew she wanted to study the psychology of adolescence since she was a teenager herself. She applied to Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) after reading about the major in human development, with plans to become a sexual health educator after graduation. But then a chance encounter with a local theater organization changed everything.
“It completely reshaped the way I thought about theater, and thus the world,” Robinson says.
In her sophomore
- Feb 14, 2024
- by Emily Groff
- Holistic Human Health
New award from Journal of Nutrition recognizes Malden Nesheim, first director of DNS
The Journal of Nutrition (JN) has announced the creation of Malden Nesheim Nutrition Landscape Award, developed in partnership with Cornell Human Ecology in honor of nutrition researcher and academic leader Malden “Mal” Nesheim, Ph.D. ’59. The award will recognize authors who publish a critical review or perspective on an emerging or significant topic impacting the field.
“Mal is a globally recognized legend in nutrition science, and top-quality reviews are invaluable to JN readers, in
Minor in Applied Exercise Science
Grow your understanding of human anatomy and physiology with this partnership between Cornell and Ithaca College (for Nutritional Science majors).
