- Oct 13, 2025
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Social Impact + Justice, Student Life
Native American stereotypes, as seen by Native Americans
A Cornell-led study is among the first to explore Native Americans’ perceptions of stereotypes about them, centering the voices of teenage citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
- Dec 4 ,2025
- by Lynandrea Mejia
- Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
- MVR 1102 and Zoom
What to Do When the Kids Are Not OK
This is part of the Talks at Twelve series from the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research.
From the early days of online communities, many pundits envisioned a world where people could be more connected around the globe thanks to new technology. And yet, this is not the world that social media brought forth. After years of struggling with misinformation, political polarization, and rampant distrust in institutions, many have begun to wonder if social media might
- Oct 10, 2025
- Holistic Human Health, Technology + Human Thriving
Kimberly Kopko on NY bell-to-bell school phone ban
In this video, Kimberly Kopko, senior extension associate and director of The Parenting Project, explains why limiting cell phone use in classrooms reduces distractions and supports learning, encourages face-to-face interactions, and allows schools to create plans that support their communities.
Visit The Parenting Project website to find more research-based resources for parents.
- Oct 24 ,2025
- by Karen Steffy
- Human Centered Design
- Zoom Meeting ID: 910 3313 3550 Passcode: 711409
Putting people in the centre of design: what does this really mean?
Modern forward-thinking design people often put people at the centre of their design work, and talk about "co-creation", "codesign" and similar terms, but I think there is a challenge to be made that the relationship between the "co-designer" and the "designer" might not be quite as evenly balanced as it should be. This talk is based on work we are doing at the UCL PEARL (Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory) to understand how exactly the "person" can
- Oct 13, 2025
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Technology + Human Thriving
Generative art enhances virtual shopping experience
Art infusion theory – the idea that displaying art in retail settings can positively impact consumer behavior – can be applied to the metaverse with similar results, a Cornell design researcher has shown.
- Oct 16, 2025
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice