Cornell scholars address global threats to democratic institutions

The Brooks School Center on Global Democracy hosted “Democratic Mobilizing: Comparative Responses to Backsliding Threats,” a hybrid event that attracted 120 participants and was streamed live from Goldwin Smith Hall on Cornell’s Ithaca campus. 

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More diverse investigators could help diversify clinical trials

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.

Cornell faculty honored for community-engaged innovation

Thirteen faculty members from across Cornell are being honored by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement with this year’s Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards

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Panels discuss federal research funding threats, opportunities

Experts discussed support for science research during a pair of panels organized by faculty and students on Feb. 28.

Roundtable to consider ‘Science Under Siege’

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.

Struggling men hurt noncollege women’s marriage prospects

Concern that college-educated women will struggle to find “marriageable” partners is misplaced, finds new research co-authored by a Cornell economist.

Middle East expert leads Einaudi as new director

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. 

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Illegal market would blunt benefit of menthol cigarette ban

Demand for illegal menthol cigarettes would be substantial if the U.S. banned legal sales, limiting public health gains, Cornell research finds.

‘Structural poverty’ maps could steer help to world’s neediest

A new mapping approach piloted by Cornell researchers could help policymakers identify where people live in extreme poverty and target resources more effectively.