- Mar 27 ,2026
- by Larissa Shepherd
- Human Centered Design
- Human Ecology Building T01
Rethink the Design and Manufacturing of Fibers and Textiles for Functional Applications
Fibers are ubiquitous in daily life, from clothing and electrical cables to optical fibers and even biological systems like mussels. Beyond these conventional roles, fibers and textiles emerge as key enablers in technologies such as wearable electronics, robotics, clean energy, and water purification. Unlocking these advanced applications requires innovations across materials, design, manufacturing, and system integration. In this seminar, Dr. Shou will share some of their progress on scalable tactile textiles for human–environment interactions, advanced
- Mar 9, 2026
- by Galib Braschler
- Holistic Human Health
Interactive exhibit helps students see aging through new eyes
It started with a phone call between friends. They had an idea: What if younger adults could feel the experience of aging?
Ruizeng Wang ’26 and Jiayi Guo ’26, who attended the same high school before pursuing different majors in Cornell Human Ecology, were classmates in DEA 5700 Designing Age-Friendly Environments, where they studied how humans experience the environment. Combining their expertise in design and psychology, they spent the past year creating “Feel the
- Mar 16, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Rethinking depression
Jonathan Rottenberg, professor of psychology, explores the evolutionary roots of depression, arguing that low mood may sometimes serve a purpose by sharpening focus and prompting personal change.