- Sep 29, 2025
- by Galib Braschler + Marisa LaFalce
- Student Life
Meet the Cornell Human Ecology Class of 2029
We are excited to welcome 242 new undergraduate students this fall. Coming from California to New Jersey, Pennsylvania to Arizona, Michigan to New York, they bring with them passions for health, human development, design, fashion and more. They're all united by a desire to make a positive impact on people and communities.
We caught up with a few of these students, who are already diving into classes, exploring Ithaca and finding their place at CHE
Leigh Ann Martin
I am currently a postdoctoral associate working with Dr. Yarden Golan in DNS, focused on nutrition and lactation biology. My graduate research aimed to examine the relationships between micronutrient biomarker concentrations (specifically, vitamin B12) and plasma volume in non-pregnant and pregnant females. My postdoctoral research in CHE is investigating the mind-body connection in the transition from pregnancy to lactation, and potential genetic signatures related to common breastfeeding problems.
