Adam Hoffman
- Jan 9, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation
This article in National Geographic cites Anthony Ong, professor of psychology, and a study he coauthored that connects time spent in nature with lower inflammation markers.
Sarah Elizabeth Espinel
Sarah Espinel received her Ph.D. in Community Psychology and Gender & Sexuality Studies with a Concentration in Quantitative Statistics & Analyses from the Departments of Psychology and Women, Gender, & Sexuality at the University of Virginia and joined the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) in the College of Human Ecology in 2025. Her research examines gender and racial disparities in mental health, social wellbeing, and violence outcomes.
- Feb 3, 2026
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Commentary: To expand child care access, New York must add child care teachers
Laura Bellows, associate professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, calls for greater investment in the child care workforce.
- Jan 27, 2026
- Social Impact + Justice
Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact
Launching Jan. 27 with three episodes, “Research Matters” spotlights Cornell scholars whose research directly engages with real-world challenges, from climate change and public safety to mental health.
- Feb 3, 2026
How to stop being a ‘desk shrimp’ and improve your desk posture
Alan Hedge, professor emeritus in the human-centered design department at Cornell University, provides expert advice on desk posture and the health effects of poor ergonomics.