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Living together is no predictor of economic benefit
USA Today - June 27
Sharon Sassler, associate professor of policy analysis and management, comments on the latest Census figures related to cohabitation and household incomes.
Cheerios turn 70; iconic cereal sells, endures
USA Today - June 26
David Levitsky, professor of nutritional sciences and of psychology, discusses the nutritional properties of breakfast cereals as Cheerios marks 70 years on the market.
Social media analysis
WHCU-AM - June 25
Christine Schelhas-Miller, senior lecturer in human development, speaks about her newly revised guide for parents of college students, "Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money." She also discussed her book on the TV program Higher Education Today.
The hungry new mom's diet plan
Parenting - June 24
An article about the nutritional needs of postpartum women cites research findings by Christine Olson, professor of nutritional sciences.
MCHS valedictorian: Alec Kane
Manhattan Beach Patch - June 23
Kane, an incoming freshman in policy analysis and management from California's Mira Costa High School, speaks about his plans for Cornell.
Cornell professor heads to Washington
WENY-TV - June 21
Rick Geddes, associate professor of policy analysis and management, testifies to Congress about plans for high speed rail in the Northeast.
Halfway out: Why many stay closeted in the workplace
ABC News - June 20
Ritch Savin-Williams, professor of human development, comments on the factors influencing how, when, and if gay people come out.
Study: Health IT's impact on long-term care uncertain
Health Imaging - June 20
Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Professor in the Department of Human Development, and a research team assessed residents at 10 New York nursing homes for their opinions on electronic medical records and other health information technology.
New York looks to help districts with bullying problems
WAMC Northeast Public Radio - June 20
Denyse Variano, human development resource educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County, discusses a proposed law to combat bullying in New York schools.
Scholastic honors
Contra Costa Times - June 17
Caitlin Sit, a student at California's Campolindo High School, received silver honorable mention in the 2011 Cornell Fashion Design Award competition for high school students
Laura Kirsch a kind, outgoing, caring autism advocate
Newsday - June 17
The Long Island newspaper profiles Kirsch, an incoming freshman in human development who is an active autism researcher and advocate.
Food technologists tackle global challenge
Farm Futures - June 15
Jennifer Wilkins, senior extension associate in nutritional sciences, speaks about the need for sustainable food systems to combat global hunger.
Cornell University collaborates with Pendleton Woolen Mills
Selectism - June 15
Fiber Science & Apparel Design students, working with materials donated by Pendleton Woolen Mills, created a young men's line inspired by 1950s Americana. The line was also featured by Complex, a style blog.
Nutrition-enriched crops target hidden hunger
Reuters AlertNet - June 13
Jere Haas, the Nancy Schlegel Meinig Professor of Maternal and Child Nutrition, explains the advantages of crop biofortification for fighting malnutrition in the developing world.
Numbers reveal tough realities at State of Upstate Conference
NPR Innovation Trail - June 10
Rhoda Meador, associate director of outreach and extension for the College of Human Ecology, speaks about the value of uniting stakeholders to address regional challenges. In a related story, The Syracuse Post-Standard quoted Dan Lichter, the Ferris Family Professor in the Department of Policy Analysis and Management, on changing regional demographics.
Saratoga Springs High School names top 10 in Class of 2011
The Saratogian - June 10
Christine Penicka, an incoming freshman in nutritional sciences, is named her class valedictorian.
Cutting: Why teens hurt themselves
Family Circle - June 10
Janis Whitlock, director of the Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior, explains the characteristics of non-suicidal self-injury by teens.
Cornell holds first-ever 80th class reunion
The Wall Street Journal - June 10
Ruth Laible Tallmadge '31, a Human Ecology alumna, is featured in a story about the 30 living members from Cornell's Class of 1931.
Eating dirt
NPR Living on Earth - June 10
Sera Young, research scientist in nutritional sciences, talks about her book "Craving Earth" and her recent journal article on the history of humans eating earthy substances. The book received wide coverage in the press, including The Huffington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and Salon.
A change in wine-food training
Wines & Vines - June 7
Research by Virginia Utermohlen, associate professor of nutritional sciences, is helping wine experts to better understand how consumer attitudes, behaviors, and physiology shape their preferences.
On the trail with kids
The Orange County Register - June 6
A piece about the benefits to kids who spend time outdoors cites research by Nancy Wells, associate professor of design and environmental analysis.
Good riddance to MyPyramid
The Albany Times Union - June 5
In her monthly opinion column, Jennifer Wilkins, senior extension associate in nutritional sciences, welcomes MyPlate, the USDA's new icon for its dietary guidelines.
The postal service is running out of options
MSNBC - June 5
Rick Geddes, associate professor of policy analysis and management, warns that the U.S. Post Office is on the brink of insolvency.
New Broward policy offers protection to transgender students
The Miami Herald - June 4
Human development doctoral student Seth Pardo, who was born female and now lives fully as a male, describes his life experiences for an article about a new non-discrimination policy in Florida's Broward County schools.
Hearing protection can help you avoid fatigue
ISHN - June 2
Research by Gary Evans, the Elizabeth Lee Vincent Professor, shows that persistent noise can lead to fatigue and other detrimental health effects.
Five things to know about the new nutritional guidelines
TakePart Blogs - June 1
Tom Brenna, professor of nutritional sciences, approves of the inclusion of seafood as a protein staple in the USDA's new dietary recommendations.
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