Minor in Nutrition and Health
Examine how nutrition impacts human health and well-being and discuss social, economic, and psychological issues around food.
Minor in Fiber Science
Learn how organic and inorganic fibers are used in materials humans interact with every day.
Minor in Fashion Studies
Learn how apparel reflects and affects society, and explore the traditional and innovative techniques used in design.
- Jun 11, 2026
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Technology + Human Thriving
Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
A Cornell researcher’s bold redesign of firefighter gear, which hasn’t significantly changed in decades, is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves fighting structure fires.
- Jun 11, 2026
- by Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice, Sustainability + Society
To fight child hunger, coordinate food, health and climate policy
A new Cornell-led report shows protecting nutrition now depends on integrating food and health systems as climate shocks strain both at once.
- Jun 10, 2026
- by Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Online grocery shopping could bring more fresh produce to SNAP families
Grocery shopping online could help SNAP families access healthy foods, especially for those with young children or long commutes to grocery stores.