Social & Behavioral Sciences

U.S. disability system is failing, says professor in new book

Richard V. Burkhauser, the Sarah Gibson Blanding Professor of Policy Analysis at Cornell, has co-authored a new book, 'The Declining Work and Welfare of People with Disabilities.' (Aug. 22, 2011)

Levine honored for best doctoral thesis

Adam Seth Levine '03, assistant professor government, will receive the 2011 E.E. Schattschneider Award from the American Political Science Association. (Aug. 17, 2011)

Katzenstein and graduate student win best article award

Government's Mary Katzenstein and a graduate student won an award for the best political science article of the year. (Aug. 16, 2011)

Hotel School study: Women traveling for business seek safe, comfortable hotels

A comprehensive White Paper produced by Cornell University School of Hotel Management reported that 'women have become the fastest growing segment of business travelers in the United States.' (Aug. 15, 2011)

Words from the wise: Legacy Project collects senior wisdom

A newly launched website, the Legacy Project, seeks to capture and disseminate the wisdom of older Americans.

To be a pundit: Write a book, network and have really strong opinions, says political commentator

Conservative political commentator S.E. Cupp '00 told her audience her tips on how to become a political pundit, July 27 as part of the summer lecture series. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Survey: Bin Laden killing triggers jump in negative view of Muslim Americans

A new survey finds that Americans view Muslim Americans with greater negativity and fear since the killing of Osama bin Laden. (July 27, 2011)

Study: Setting eyes on Old Glory moves voters toward GOP

The first study to examine the effect of seeing the American flag on voters finds that such exposure moves voters to the right. (July 25, 2011)

Skorton to testify before Senate subcommittee on immigration July 26

Cornell President David J. Skorton will encourage Congress July 26 to revise immigration policies so more foreign experts can join the U.S. workforce. (July 25, 2011)