British Medical Journal - October 25

John Cawley, associate professor of policy analysis and management, co-wrote a study finding obesity-related medical costs in America to be nearly $168 billion, or about 17 percent of total medical costs. The research received coverage in dozens of news outlets, including the Denver Post and The Miami Herald.  

A look at the lives of gay teens

NPR's "All Things Considered" - October 21

Ritch Savin-Williams, chair and professor of human development, discusses research on the health and well-being of gay teens.

Study: Millions of Americans too fat for service

Your News Now - October 21

John Cawley, associate professor of policy analysis and management, and economics doctoral student Catherine Maclean discuss their research about the strains on military recruitment from rising obesity rates. 

Nanotech does the coolest stuff you'll never see

Planet Green - October 20

An article about nanotechnology applications mentions research by Juan Hinestroza, assistant professor of fiber science, fashion design student Olivia Ong, and postdoctoral researcher Hong Dong to create garments to protect wearers from air pollution.

My bold new plan: The sit-down diet

Psychology Today - October 19

An idea for a diet based on sitting down for all meals and snacks cites research in the food choices of working parents by faculty in both Nutritional Sciences and Human Development.

How sweet it is: Wine industry owes sweet wine drinkers huge apology

Forbes - October 19

Virginia Utermohlen, associate professor of nutritional sciences, discusses how individual differences in taste and smell sensitivities relate to one's preference for sweet or dry wines.

Desk jockeys rising up, putting chairs out of the job

The Washington Post - October 17
Alan Hedge, director of the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group, questions the wisdom of a movement to encourage office workers to stand at their desks. The story also appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Seattle Times, MSNBC, and many other outlets.

The future of the United States Postal Service
WILL-AM 580 - October 15
Associate professor of policy analysis and management Rick Geddes, author of "Saving the Mail: How to Solve the Problems of the U.S. Postal Service," discusses ideas for postal service reform on Illinois Public Radio.

The health impact of high tech
Woman's Day - October 15
Ergonomics expert Alan Hedge, professor of design and environmental analysis, remarks on the pain and discomfort that can come with using new technologies.

Report calls obesity a threat to national security
The Christian Science Monitor - October 15
With increasing numbers of Americans medically ineligible for military service due to overweight and obesity, national security is at risk, according to research by John Cawley, associate professor of policy analysis and management, and economics doctoral student Catherine Maclean.

Is there a gay teen suicide epidemic?
Yahoo News! - October 9
Following the suicide of a Rutgers freshman after he was outed as gay over the Internet, Ritch Savin-Williams, chair of human development, disputes claims of high gay teen suicide rates.

4-H clubs conduct nationwide science experiments

NPR's "Science Friday" - October 8
Jackie Davis-Manigaulte, senior extension associate with Cornell University Cooperative Extension-New York City, describes how 4-H participants perform hands-on experiments in celebration of National Science Day.

Food stamps and soda ban debate

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FOX 5 News (New York City) - October 7
Jennifer Wilkins, senior extension associate in nutritional sciences, appears as a guest to discuss a proposal to disallow food stamps for soda purchases.

College-educated more likely to marry, study says

CNN - October 7
Sharon Sassler, associate professor of policy analysis and management, discusses possible reasons why college-educated people are more likely to marry than those who are not.

Too fat to fight

The Wall Street Journal - October 4
Climbing obesity rates are hampering military recruitment and national security, according to research by John Cawley, associate professor of policy analysis and management, and economics doctoral student Catherine Maclean.

Green buildings open house showcases sustainable architecture