Joseph Laquatra
Joseph Laquatra, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, focused his teaching and research efforts on sustainable aspects of housing with emphases on residential energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and construction site waste management. As an Extension Housing Specialist, Joe developed and implemented educational programs on these and other topics through the statewide network of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE). One of these, the Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency, engaged 60 Local Associations of CCE in the 13 years of its
Eduardo Gonzalez
Eduardo González, Jr. is a statewide Diversity Specialist for Cornell University Cooperative Extension. In this capacity, a key area of focus for Mr. González is assisting staff, managers, administrators and their respective organizations in developing the awareness, understanding and skills needed to support and/or provide leadership in organizational change efforts on diversity. He is a Lead Facilitator in the Opening Doors Diversity Project. Eduardo is also a Youth Development Specialist with the Family and Youth Development program
Francoise Cattaneo
Françoise is a Ph.D. student in International Nutrition in Dr. John Hoddinott’s Lab. Her dissertation research focuses on food choices and diet quality of adolescents in Bangladesh, using mixed methods approaches. Prior to joining Cornell, she worked with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) on the Innovation for Health and Planet team. She holds a M.Sc. degree in Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) (The Netherlands, Kenya) and a
Nandeep Erat Ramesh
Nandeep is a PhD student in International Nutrition working with Dr. Saurabh Mehta. He earned his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBBS) from JIPMER-Puducherry, India. Nandeep’s research interests focus on anemia and fortification. He is also interested in nanoparticle research and is keen on exploring ways to deliver iron using them.
Jamila Walida Simon
Jamila Walida Simon earned her Bachelor's Degree from Wells College and her Master's Degree from Cornell University. She began her career with Cornell University Cooperative Extension in New York City (CUCE-NYC) under the direction of Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) alum, Dr. Davis-Manigaulte the former CUCE-NYC Family and Youth Development Program Leader. Jamila served as the CYFAR CITY Project Coordinator while with CUCE-NYC. This launched her love for anchoring youth voices in her positive youth development
- May 24, 2023
- Student Life
Class of 2023 reflects on an exceptional four years
On May 27 and 28, nearly 300 Cornell Human Ecology students will receive their bachelor’s degrees and officially become CHE alumni.
The Class of 2023 had an unusual four years – they unexpectedly moved to remote classes in their second semester, and Cornell didn’t fully resume in-person instruction until fall 2022. Still, whether they were on campus, at home, in the workshop, or even in Tanzania or Denmark, students in the Class of 2023 made