College of Human Ecology

Faculty brief Congress, alumni on chemical risks

Three faculty members from the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future briefed Congress and alumni in Washington, D.C., on chemical risks June 18.

Book looks at the ties that bind and buoy us

The new book "Human Bonding: The Science of Affectional Ties" provides a scientific road map to human first attachments from infancy through old age.

Matsudaira named to White House Council of Economic Advisers

Jordan Matsudaira, assistant professor of policy analysis and management in the College of Human Ecology, has been appointed a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers.

Study uncovers why women remember events better

A new study identifies a key element in why women are typically better at remembering past events than men.

Faculty members discuss evolution of teaching

The world has changed a lot since the '60s, and so have Cornell students, a panel of historians told alumni at Reunion 2013.

For cancer survivors, diet distresses while exercise inspires

While some cancer survivors feel distressed about diet and body weight, exercise helps them feel they are taking back control of their health, Cornell researchers report.

Faculty, staff, students win SUNY awards for excellence

Twenty students, faculty and staff members in Cornell's contract colleges have been named 2013 winners of State University of New York Chancellor's Awards for Excellence.

Study: Women reject promiscuous female peers as friends

Zhana Vrangalova, a graduate student in the field of human development in the College of Human Ecology, is lead author of a study that finds promiscuous women don't prefer other promiscuous women as friends.

After NCAA tourney, men's lax seniors receive diplomas

After playing in the NCAA Final Four tournament this weekend, the men's lacrosse team received their diplomas Tuesday in a special ceremony.