Social & Behavioral Sciences

From body odor to democracy in Africa, social science research gets funding

Cornell's Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (April 24, 2012)

Speakers echo language style of superiors, especially if they need something

Computer analysis of online discussion and Supreme Court arguments shows how speakers unconsciously adjust to those with power. (April 23, 2012)

Reliance on free market can lead to global instability

British economist Lord Robert Skidelsky, speaking on campus April 18, warned of the potential for disaster in unregulated markets. (April 20, 2012)

New CARE-Cornell partnership to take on global concerns

Cornell and the global humanitarian organization CARE will fight poverty among the world's most vulnerable populations and create solutions for global concerns, including world hunger and climate change. (April 19, 2012)

Sandy Weill and faculty members Strogatz, Gilovich, Fins elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Steven Strogatz, Thomas Gilovich and Dr. Joseph Fins have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with Sanford Weill '55, chair of the Board of Overseers of Weill Cornell. (April 18, 2012)

Design, ergonomics students to present infographics study

A study of infographics by a group of design faculty and students will be presented at an international meeting in July. (April 17, 2012)

N.Y. counties see slow growth since 2010 census

Thirty-seven of New York state's 62 counties lost population since the 2010 census, but the New York City area gained more than 110,000 people in the same time frame. (April 11, 2012)

Randi Weingarten '80 is keynote speaker at Union Days

Randi Weingarten '80, leader of 1.5 million members of the American Federation of Teachers, speaks on campus April 12 as part of the ILR School's Union Days. (April 11, 2012)

Combat makes for gun-shy investors, study says

A study finds that veterans who have experienced battle choose less risky - and therefore less profitable - investments than peers who have no combat experience. (April 9, 2012)