We were proud to hold a Head Start & Early Education Summit at @cornelltech.bsky.social on Sept. 6. It was an important conversation on early childhood education programs and a nod to the legacy of our center's namesake, Urie Bronfenbrenner, who was instrumental in creating the Head Start program.

Here is a fantastic opportunity for a postdoc!

We're so happy for Kim as she takes on this new role!

Big news! @cornellpsix.bsky.social received a $3m grant from the John Templeton Foundation to futher research on purpose, including the first-of-its-kind National Youth Purpose Survey. It survey will measure how youth across the country think and feel about purpose. news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...

A big thank you to Provost Kavita Bala and Cornell Human Ecology Dean Rachel Dunifon for coming to our retreat yesterday and speaking with those working in our various projects. We appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions, and we truly value the insight you shared with us!

Imagine having a program where you, as a teen, can explore possible career paths and experience what it's like to live on a college campus. New York State 4-H gives teens from across the state that opportunity every year! news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...

The newest BCTR fellows truly embody our mission and are embedded in translational research. Congratulations to Renata Leitão, our newest Evalyn Edwards Milman Fellow, and Corinna Loeckenhoff, our newest Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Engaged Faculty Fellow. bctr.cornell.edu/leitao-loeck...

Jenny Weil Malatras '02 returns home as the new director of Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City, leading our extension efforts in the city that center on nutrition, family and youth development, urban agriculture, and science/STEM education. bctr.cornell.edu/jenny-weil-m...

Cornell drives local economic growth in Ithaca and New York! $23.2M raised in 2024 by Rev Startup Incubator, Praxis Center and Center for Life Science Ventures & $23M in research funding invested in our community. See how we're boosting economies in Ithaca, NY and Tompkins County 📈 bit.ly/4mzigP5

While there is no data on whether family estrangements are becoming more common, the BCTR's Karl Pillemer tells the BBC he believes it is becoming more common, and that may not necessarily be a bad thing. www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

What we're reading this week: A study of 17K Canadian teens shows feeling richer or poorer than peers shapes how much meaning teens feel in life—esp. for girls + gender-diverse youth in unequal schools. It's not about $ — it's about belonging. 🧠 Thoughts? doi.org/10.1016/j.ss... #YouthMentalHealth

What we’re reading this week at PSiX: A recent study followed adults 50+ over 12 years and found that people who felt a strong sense of purpose tended to stay healthier over time. 📑 : doi.org/10.1177/0890... ❓ What gives you a sense of purpose these days—and how does it impact your well-being?

Thank you to the students who presented at our BCTR Poster Symposium on May 1. Students from across Cornell and other institutions are helping faculty with research that is making a difference, we're happy you took an opportunity to showcase your work. bctr.cornell.edu/students-sho...

Congrats to Corinna Loeckenhoff on your 2025 Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Award! Loeckenhoff directs the gerontology minor in the BCTR, and is a co-investigator for the Translational Research Institute on Pain in Later Life. news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...

Alexa Maille has deep roots in New York State 4-H and understands the needs of today's youth, so we're excited to have her as the next director of NYS 4-H! bctr.cornell.edu/veteran-4-h-...

More than 25% of Americans have cut ties with a family member according to a 2020 study by the BCTR's Karl Pillemer. Estrangement can happen in any family, even the publicized situation with the royal family. But how do you try to end the rift between family members? www.salon.com/2025/05/10/p...

The number of children in New York State being homeschooled is increasing. Does that mean they're missing out on social interactions? Kim Kopko from The Parenting Project says more interactions don't necessarily mean better interactions. www.wbng.com/2025/05/06/h...

It started in 2019 w/ 50 students. It's now a nationwide project that has a global impact. The Contribution Project, from the BCTR, @cornellpsix.bsky.social, and Purpose Commons, has given over $500K to more than 1,300 people to make contributions of all types. news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...

Our undergraduate students are amazing. These students have been working on translational research with faculty and they got to present their work during the BTCR Poster Symposium. We had nearly 120 people stop by and see nearly 50 incredible research projects.

No phones during the school day? Our Kim Kopko says it is the right move as the devices can stunt development socially and academically. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

We're so excited to have PSiX in our center. PSiX is at the forefront of some amazing research around purpose which makes this project very exciting and beneficial for all of us!

Temperatures are increasing. The aging population is also increasing. This means climate change poses a large threat to older adults, and some are taking action. geriatrics-palliative.weill.cornell.edu/about-us/new...

It's Cornell Giving Day and you can provide the resources students need to reach for the stars, especially our BCTR Scholars. They work with Ithaca-based community organizations to improve our community. Support the BCTR Scholars. givingday.cornell.edu/campaigns/br...

The BCTR is home to the Community Neuroscience Initiative, which is making neuroscience accessible to everyone - like student teachers at SUNY Oswego and SUNY Cortland, as well as children in the Syracuse City School District.

If dealing with your parents is difficult or traumatic, cutting off all communication with them might be tempting. But that's not always the best choice, says Karl Pillemer. Read why in this opinion piece he co-wrote for @sciam.bsky.social. www.scientificamerican.com/article/cutt...

Volunteering can help older people stay active. “It seems to provide unique benefits to people’s well-being. People who are doing volunteer work are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines,” Karl Pillimer told @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202... (subscription needed)

Job alert! We're hiring a lecturer/senior lecturer (open rank) based in New York City to support Cornell Human Ecology's growth in NYC. You'll develop and teach courses (in person and online) and oversee a new internship program for undergraduates. Details here: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29650

We learned so much from Angela Odoms-Young about how the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program has been improving the lives of New York City residents for more than 55 years. Have you registered for the February 13 Talks at Twelve discussing Alzheimer's? bctr.cornell.edu/event/findin...

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her Unplug and Play initiative during her State of the State address. The BCTR's Kim Kopko, who leads The Parenting Project, says this may help improve social and communication skills for young people. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/binghamt...

The Community Neuroscience Initiative has its next Accessible Lecture on Saturday morning featuring Kelli Duncan from Vassar College. Sign up and join the Zoom lecture Sat., Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. cornell.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our next Talks at Twelve is from New York City on Jan. 16. Join us at 570 Lexington to celebrate 55 years of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in NYC with Director Dr. Angela Odoms-Young. You can also join us on Zoom! bctr.cornell.edu/event/celebr...

Give a warm welcome to the 2025 BCTR Scholars. Starting in January, these Cornell Human Ecology students will learn all about translational research and then apply what they've learned through work with our community partners over the summer.

This week, Cornell Human Ecology unveiled its Trailblazer Poster Series. Urie Bronfenbrenner is one of the trailblazers honored with a poster in the MVR hallway, outside the center that bears his name. A big thank you to Urie's daughter, Kate, for stopping by to see the poster.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and with it comes family—and sometimes, conflict. The BCTR's Karl Pillemer shared his insights with @asssociatedpress.bsky.social on handling tricky holiday dynamics. Let’s focus on gratitude and togetherness this year. Read the article: apnews.com/article/than...

As you gear up for Thanksgiving, you can feel good about eating skinless turkey breast. Sander Kersten, who gave our first Talks at Twelve in October, says it's full of protein. Three ounces is nearly half of your recommended protein intake. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/w...