College of Human Ecology

Textile expert Charlotte Jirousek dies at 75

Charlotte Jirousek, associate professor of textiles and apparel in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell, died Feb. 12 at age 75.

New institute focuses on human brain research

The new Human Neuroscience Institute aims to better understand how brain systems drive cognition and behavior, which could ultimately enable people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Hooking up for the 'wrong reasons' tied to poorer health

Zhana Vrangalova, Ph.D. ’13, found that when college students engage in casual sex - "hooking up" - their motivation determines whether or not the experience is positive.

Child abuse and neglect rise with income inequality

Increases in income inequality are associated with increases in child maltreatment rates, a Cornell survey has found.

Cawley to study obesity economics with national award

Health economist John Cawley will use a $335,000 award to study how public and private measures influence obesity.

Big Apple's only hydroponic student lab showcased

National 4-H Council president and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo was hosted by Cornell University Cooperative Extension-New York City Jan. 27 in a tour of the Food and Finance High School's Hydroponics, Aquaculture, Aquaponics Learning Labs.

Tax code details 'not visible' to working poor

America's working poor would get more from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit program if they knew how the tax code works.

Parenting educators, researchers share wisdom

Cornell Cooperative Extension parent educators from 11 New York counties met on campus 28-29 to hear Cornell experts discuss their latest findings on raising children.

Climate change's heat - not cold - is the real killer

Chill with impunity through this winter’s extreme cold – and brace for the next summer heat wave, when fiery temperatures and air pollution conspire to fill hospitals and morgues.