Simon Kuznets & the Invention of the Economy | CITED PODCAST
CITED PODCAST producer Alec Opperman talks to Sociologist Dan Hirschman, speaking about the man who pioneered the GDP.
Professor Mabel Berezin: The People Behind Trump are Scarier Than He Is
The potential re-election of Donald Trump on November 5, 2024, raises significant concerns for American democracy, according to Professor Mabel Berezin.
Cornell experts analyze rhetoric used by both campaigns in final stretch
Following former President Trump’s campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Cornell experts comment on the event's speeches and on Democrats' responses.
Global experts look abroad for lessons in super election year
Voters in more than 60 countries are heading to the polls to elect new leaders in this record-breaking “super election” year. In many of those countries, democracy itself is on the ballot.
Indie drama depicts Cornellian couple's role in web history
Set in the 1980s, The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower chronicles two ’69 classmates in Silicon Valley
Soc Ph.D. Students awarded East Asia Program Fellowships
Hyo Joo Lee, Hao Liang, and Zhipeng Zhou conduct research focused in East Asia.
Prof. Schnabel selected to be a PRRI Public Fellow
Landon Schnabel is one of 15 interdisciplinary scholars, selected from 90 qualified candidates. Public fellows will learn to more effectively engage general audiences.
Ph.D. Student named Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar
Shio Lim’s research focuses on reproductive decision making in uncertain times.
2nd year Ph.D. Student Awarded Soros Fellowship
Eugene Lee is one of 30 selected for the Soros Fellowship in 2024, out of a pool of 2,323 applicants.
A Letter to the NYT editor re: Population Decline
Dr. Alaka Basu pushes back on Kumar’s idea that we should be worried about population decline.
From portfolios to pizza, fall A&S career events explore diverse fields
"Cornell alumni are generous with their time and efforts to assist students, to answer questions from students, or connect them to people and places."
Far-Right: The crisis itself or the result?
Institute for European Studies director Mabel Berezin joined Dora Mengüç (Dora Reports) before France's high-stakes parliamentary elections to discuss Europe's shift to the right.
Grad Student Research Spotlight
Ph.D. student Juhwan Seo received several awards for his recent paper.
New A&S dean relishes ‘life in a university’
Peter John Loewen says he's excited to support faculty in their research, meet students and showcase the value of a liberal arts education.
Nexus Scholars study climate change inequality and infant language learning
The program provides undergraduates with summer opportunities to conduct research with and be mentored by faculty from across the college.
Cornell Soc Alumnus Spotlight
John J. Macionis's passion for Sociology began at Cornell, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in 1970.
Youth vote factoring heavily in French elections
In Sunday's election, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party was thwarted, but she will live to fight another day, says Cornell populism expert Mabel Berezin.
How girls fare when only a son will do
“Gender plays out in many different ways across the world...even when both spouses agree on wanting more sons than daughters, this isn’t consistently correlated with girls getting less education," said sociologist Vida Maralani.
Populism Expert: Macron miscalculated badly
Prof. Mabel Berezin, an expert on international populism, comments on the results of Macron’s calling snap elections.
Far-Right: The Crisis Itself or the Result?
The vote count in the European Parliament elections is complete...the balance of power has shifted to the right.
Rosche (Ph.D.) wins ASA Mathematical Sociology Section's Outstanding Paper Award
Benjamin Rosche’s paper advances recent high-profile work on socioeconomic segregation in friendship networks.
Snap elections a ‘political mistake’ for Macron
Sociologist Mabel Berezin comments on France's political leaders scrambling to prepare for snap elections.
New European ‘strongmen’ are women, gender where similarities end
Sociologist Mabel Berezin comments on the upcoming election for members of the European Parliament,
Most people trust accurate search results when the stakes are high
Using experiments with COVID-19 related queries, researchers found that in a public health emergency, most people pick out and click on accurate information.
Peter Loewen named dean of Arts and Sciences
Coming from the University of Toronto, where he is the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Loewen begins his five-year appointment as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug. 1.
'I learned how to translate theoretical concepts into practical policy interventions'
Tamara Frith is a sociology major.
'Having the opportunity to make your voice heard is essential to democracy'
Alicia González is a sociology major.
Investing in Digital Literacy to Better the Health of America's Seniors
Connectivity is a crucial first step toward digital equity, but to make internet access useful, digital literacy training will be critical for the populations deprived of regularly engaging online.
Harrison speaks about benefits of charting your own path
Robert S. Harrison '76 talked about his interdisciplinary studies as a College Scholar of social psychology and government.
Student spotlight: Katherine Ally Zaslavsky
Katherine Ally Zaslavsky doctoral candidate in sociology from Endwell, New York, studies the value of representation.
Ten inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
Eight Cornell doctoral candidates, including five connected to A&S, and two postdocs have been inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Florida ruling ‘deviates from the more moderate views’ held by most Americans
Professor Landon Schnabel: “The Florida Supreme Court's seemingly contradictory abortion rulings—allowing a six-week ban while permitting voters to decide on a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights up to viability—reveal the tension between conservative courts and the popular will in determining reproductive rights."
Summer Experience Grant applications now open
The grants provide funding for students in unpaid or low-paying summer experiences to offset the cost of taking on those positions.
Panel explores rise of nationalism across the globe
Cornell faculty and alumni took part in a wide-ranging discussion focused on nationalism around the world during a March 26 New York City event featuring NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik ’91, the Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist in the College of Arts & Sciences.
A.D. White professor addresses threats to democracy
Theda Skocpol, Harvard scholar and A.D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell, will present the public lecture “Rising Threats to U.S. Democracy – Roots and Responses” on April 9.
France’s abortion rights vote sets potential ‘worldwide precedent’
France is the first county in the world to include a right to an abortion in its constitution, underscoring the role of culture, religion and secular governance in the preservation and progress of individual freedoms, says sociologist Landon Schnabel.
Final Reading: Flight Myth
State lawmakers consider whether to raise taxes on Vermont's richest residents this year...could higher taxes on the wealthy drive them out of the Green Mountain State?
Cornell expert on same-sex marriage in Greece vote
Legalizing same-sex marriage in Greece would show other Eastern Orthodox Christians that providing rights does not undermine culture and values, says sociology scholar Landon Schnabel.
Best & Worst States for Singles (2024)
Everyone has different priorities when searching for love, but certain places simply make dating easier than others.
Soc PhD named to Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Katherine Zaslavsky has been selected to join the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Is France having a George Floyd moment?
Violent protests have died down in France after the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. But now the country’s far-right seems to have an opening.
Donald Trump said he'd be a dictator for one day. His supporters say they're not worried.
Former President Donald Trump drew a torrent of criticism when he told Fox News' Sean Hannity earlier this month he wouldn't be a dictator "except on Day One" of a second administration.
LGBTQ Catholics in a state of ‘conditional belonging’
Sociologist Landon Schnabel says the blessing of same-sex couples is an important and complex step for the Catholic Church.
For the joy of x, y, and z
With Professor Strogatz helping to lead the charge, the Math 101 initiative will attempt to decrease disparities, democratize the subject and better prepare young people to solve math problems.
Real-time Social Networks and Health among Older Adults in Chicago
Does Social Togetherness matter for short-term health outcomes?
Bezos’ Miami Move Is Not About Washington’s Taxes
The billionaire is returning to a city where he went to high school and where his parents live — it’s as simple as that.
Community spotlight: 2023 First Generation Celebration Week
To kick off the 2023 First Generation Celebration Week, Student and Campus Life gathered insights and advice from first-gen students, alumni and staff.
Wealth flight: should we care when the rich threaten to go into tax exile?
High earners often warn they will up and move when taxes are raised, but in the long term they are better off staying put.
With McCarthy out, ‘we are slouching towards political chaos’
With our government stalled, our democracy is threatened like never before, says comparative sociologist Mabel Berezin.
Uyghur children in China’s genocide: A symposium
Reported violations of ethnic minority children’s rights by the Chinese government will be explored in a symposium Oct. 27.