Black Americans are more willing to participate in medical studies led by Black doctors and researchers, perceiving them as more trustworthy, finds new research co-authored by a Cornell economist.
The Feb. 28 event will provide a forum for scientists, social scientists and humanities scholars to discuss challenges to research support in response to recent major changes to federal funding.
Ellen Lust joined the Einaudi Center in January as director and John S. Knight Professor of International Studies. Her research examines the role of social institutions and local authorities in governance, particularly in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
A new mapping approach piloted by Cornell researchers could help policymakers identify where people live in extreme poverty and target resources more effectively.
A study tracked users of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Habitat Network platform, comparing "citizen science" and "environmental stewardship" labeling in the environmentally focused yard mapping tool.
