Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Ohio derailment: Fitting all residents with PPE ‘simply unrealistic’

February 17, 2023

Juan Hinestroza, professor of fiber science and apparel design, comments on the role of personal protective equipment following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which resulted in toxic chemicals spilling into land, air and water.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Human Ecology

Focus on fit and function: Don’t dump the cloth masks just yet

January 20, 2022

Americans should be able to pick up free, non-surgical N95 face masks at distribution sites nationwide starting Monday, January 24th.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

New CDC mask guidance reflects challenge with unique face profiles

February 12, 2021

Juan Hinestroza the new CDC mask guidance reflects issues many people have with “one size fits all” masks.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
Arts & Humanities

Student face masks add layer of protection as school year begins

September 1, 2021

The following Cornell University experts are available to weigh in on masking and social distancing for grades K-12.

education
science

Labor Day 2021: How COVID-19 transformed work

August 24, 2021

Cornell University labor experts are available to weigh in on the increased focus on workplace safety, gig economy growth, unemployment and employee shortages, climate jobs, social justice at work and more.

Cornell experts on coronavirus - Science and public health

May 12, 2020

Experts at Cornell University are available to discuss the coronavirus: what we know about the way it spreads, what countries should do to minimize threat to public health.