Social & Behavioral Sciences

Sharing meals with an old flame can provoke jealousy

Two studies find that romantic partners tend to perceive that if their partner shares food with someone else, it could lead to shared intimacy with them.

Economists ponder future of economy at NYC alumni event

Two economists, who pondered the future of the U.S. economy July 10 in New York City, agreed that a more powerful stimulus is needed.

Six-member crew selected for Mars food mission

Researchers at the University of Hawaii and Cornell have selected a crew of six for a four-month simulated Mars mission to test food and food preparation strategies.

Inequality expert Weeden to direct Institute for the Social Sciences

Inequality expert Kim Weeden, professor of sociology, will succeed the current director, Kenneth Roberts, professor of government, in January 2013.

Wolford takes over as associate director at Atkinson Center

Wendy Wolford succeeds Chris Barrett as associate director of the Atkinson Center.

Apps put the power of data in hands of New York schools

A new set of simple Web and iPad applications from Cornell gives New York state school districts access to data to create projects for decision making. (June 27, 2012)

Painful memory? Think about a loved one, study says

After recalling an upsetting event, thinking about your mother or romantic partner can make you feel better and reduce your negative thinking, according to a new Cornell study. (June 25, 2012)

Students design sustainable housing for Nicaragua

Fourteen Cornell students recently provided recommendations for sustainable housing in San Diego, Nicaragua, a village of 99 households.

Survey: Disability resource groups improve inclusion

An ILR School survey of human resource professionals found most believe that programs to aid employees with disabilities are valuable. (June 15, 2012)