Eckenrode and Farley honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards
BCTR director and director of finance and administration receive the awards for excellence
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2013 student showcase sparks cross-project discussions
Six BCTR research assistants from multiple center projects presented
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New post on the adolescent brain
Dr. Barbara Ganzel and Sarah Moore explore risky behavior and vulnerability in adolescence
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Research Navigator workshop connects extension educators with researchers
This advanced training brought 18 Cornell Cooperative extension educators together with Cornell researchers
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4-H shows off robotics
President Skorton test drives a robot in the state capitol, among other recent 4-H Robotics events
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Chen admitted to RAND Summer Institute
Emily Chen has been admitted to the prestigious RAND Summer Institute (RSI) this year. The RSI consists of two annual conferences that address critical issues facing the aging population: the Mini-Medical School for Social Scientists and the Demography, Economics, Psychology, and Epidemiology...
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The link between depression and dementia
"A disproportionate number of older adults suffer from depression, according to data collected by the National Institute of Mental Health. It is estimated that millions of senior citizens suffer from dementia. And older adults commit suicide at higher rates compared to other age groups. Now...
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Recent work from the Cornell Youth in Society project
The BCTR's Cornell Youth in Society carries out research and outreach to understand and enhance community supports and opportunities for young people making the transition to adulthood in the United States and around the world. Below are some updates on this project's...
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“Women, Science and Motherhood” features Wethington
The BCTR's Elaine Wethington talks about the career vs. motherhood choice that female academics face and her own decision to pursue her academic career in a new video produced by the Cornell Institute for Women in Science. Stanka...
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2013 Innovative Pilot Study seed grant awardees
The Bronfenbrenner Center is pleased to announce the 2013 recipients of Innovative Pilot Study seed grants. Most applications came from collaborative teams and, in all, twelve Cornell centers/departments and seven other universities or organizations were represented in the submitted proposals. Application information for...
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