Social & Behavioral Sciences

Men who earn less than their women are more likely to cheat

A new study by a Cornell sociology doctoral candidate finds that disparities in income lead to higher rates of infidelity. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Professor's idea generates site for Latin American science

A new website hopes to bring together scientists in Latin America and North America through exchange of ideas, information and equipment. (Aug. 25, 2010)

Until the wall falls, divided societies portrayed in graffiti

Christine Leuenberger recently returned from a six-week visit to Tel Aviv University, where she studied the implications of the Israel/Palestine wall. (Aug. 16, 2010)

Peace Studies Program renamed Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies

The Peace Studies Program has been renamed in honor of Judith Reppy, a professor who has been involved with the program for 38 years. (Aug. 16, 2010)

Kevin Morrison wins R.O. Keohane Award

The assistant professor of government has been awarded this year's R.O. Keohane Award for the best research article by an untenured scholar published in the journal International Organization. (Aug. 11, 2010)

Robinson to address Americans with Disabilities Act 20th anniversary conference

A conference at the ILR School celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Aug. 12. (Aug. 10, 2010)

Professor wins top political science prize for paper

Thomas Pepinsky, assistant professor of government, won the American Political Science Association's 2010 Franklin L. Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award. (Aug. 6, 2010)

Professor-edited journal rated among tops in its field

Developmental Review: Perceptions in Behavior and Cognition, a journal of developmental psychology, has been named one of the three most influential journals in its field. (July 21, 2010)

Four Cornell graduates earn top dissertation awards

Stephen Nelson, Tariq Thachil, Karrie Koesel and Samatha Majic, all Ph.D. '09 in government, have earned top prizes for their dissertations from the American Political Science Association. (July 21, 2010)