Study: Health information technology poses no harm to nursing home residents

Cornell gerontologists have published the first study to examine how nursing home residents perceive electronic health information technology. The study shows that the technology poses no harm to the residents. (July 1, 2011)

Teachers learn how to spice up classes with ideas from global food customs

More than four dozen teachers attended a three-day workshop at Cornell to get ideas on how to integrate information about international food customs and food production into their curricula.

New Cornell institute will focus on health policy

The new Institute on Health Economics, Health Behaviors and Disparities is designed to attract scholars from a wide array of fields related to health policy. (June 27, 2011)

Streamlining union certification process will reduce worker harassment, says study

A new study concludes that streamlining the union certification process will reduce employee harassment, interrogation, threats and retaliation via anti-union employer campaigns.

Cut the electronic umbilical cord, Cornell lecturer says in guide for parents of college students

A new book gives parents advice on loosening the so-called electronic umbilical cord to their college-age children, along with tips for such common challenges as the freshman 15 and roommate problems. (June 27, 2011)

Work cultures need to change, say conference speakers

More than 200 people from area colleges, organizations and government services attended the Diversity Community Roundtable at Ithaca College, discussing ways to create inclusive workplace cultures. (June 17, 2011)

Changing upstate population influences land use, health care, other key issues

Scholars and civic leaders pondered how to address the challenges prompted by upstate New York's changing population at the State of Upstate New York Conference in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8. (June 10, 2011)

Anthropologist uses Mellon grant to protect Africans' rights

An assistant professor in anthropology will study plant biology and international intellectual property law to keep African healers from commercialization without remuneration with a Mellon fellowship. (June 8, 2011)

Victims of domestic violence who commit crimes face long prison terms

The Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell calls for legal system reforms regarding survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of crimes when protecting themselves from abuse. (June 7, 2011)