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.
B.S. Fashion Design
Hone your signature style as you learn how to create apparel that makes an impact.
- Feb 6, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Social Impact + Justice, Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving, Donor
Students get hands on with textile production and design in South Asia
Students enrolled in FSAD 4021 rang in the New Year in Bengaluru, India — their first stop on a rigorous 18-day field experience through India and Sri Lanka.
The course began in the fall semester with a three-credit class introducing students to major issues shaping international textile and apparel production, with an emphasis on South Asian supply chains. Participants — most of whom are fashion design, fashion design management or fiber science majors in
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- by Sang Leigh
- Human Centered Design
- Jill Stuart Gallery, Human Ecology Building
(some) shapes of intelligence in the physical world
We welcome you to the showcase of student works from DEA 6400: AI, Embodiment, and Design! These works result from a design exploration of what AI may look like when it leaves the screen—by translating LLMs into tangible objects. You will have a chance to interact with this collection of imaginative, useful, or explorative artifacts. Schedule of these demos are as follows:
Open between Feb 10 - 20 at the Jill Stuart Gallery, Human
