Social & Behavioral Sciences

African writer talks 'Politics and Struggle' April 17

On April 17, Ngugi wa Thiong'o will share his thoughts in a discussion, “The Barrel of a Pen: Politics and Struggle in African Writing,” at 5 p.m. at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road.

Archaeologist reveals sustainable practices of the Haudenosaunee

Cornell archaeologist Kurt Jordan rescues 1700s Iroquoia from the "narrative of despair."

Food psychologists eyeball cereal characters

When cartoon spokes-characters for sweetened cereals make eye contact, children respond: "Buy this one, Mom!"

Physical, social scientists tackle big questions

In her new book Sara Pritchard, associate professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, looks at interdisciplinary collaboration on key questions.

Students study responses to flooding in new course

A new course by Shorna Allred, associate professor of natural resources, is helping students study the social impact of flooding at home and abroad.

Agency extends covert social networks project

A multiyear research project to develop methods of identifying covert social networks has been extended with another $629,020.

Economist identifies useful education reforms in India

Economist James Berry studied previous education reform efforts in India and identified reforms that produce results.

Hirschl's 'Chasing the American Dream' impels 'virtuous cycle'

One statistic in Tom Hirschl's new book, "Chasing the American Dream," got President Obama's attention - and a double citation in a speech about "economic mobility."

Conference looks at fiscal stress in upstate cities

Even with strict financial constraints, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica are tackling revitalization, Cornell researchers and city officials said at a recent regional development conference.