Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Cornell experts on coronavirus - Societal impact

March 26, 2020

COVID-19 presents challenges not only to public health but also to the way our societies function. Social distancing, remote work and businesses closures are changing the way we communicate with each other and posing important questions about how to protect under served populations and overall mental health. 

Jamila Michener
Professor Rooks is an associate professor in Africana Studies and Feminist, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Stephen Wicker
Karl Pillemer
Professor in Cornell University’s Department of Government
Qi Wang
Anthony Ong
Jonathan Lunine

Comment-free zone: Tips for surviving family holidays

November 13, 2018

Karl Pillemer, professor of human development at Cornell University, offers tips on avoiding the pitfalls of family holiday gatherings.

Human Ecology
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Karl Pillemer

Food, family, forecast: Countdown to Thanksgiving

November 16, 2017

Robert Gravani, Karl Pillemer and Jessica Spaccio offer advice for a safe and stress-free holiday.

Human Ecology
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Robert Gravani
Karl Pillemer
Jessica Spaccio