Struggling men hurt noncollege women’s marriage prospects

Concern that college-educated women will struggle to find “marriageable” partners is misplaced, finds new research co-authored by a Cornell economist.

Middle East expert leads Einaudi as new director

Ellen Lust joined the Einaudi Center in January as director and John S. Knight Professor of International Studies. Her research examines the role of social institutions and local authorities in governance, particularly in Southwest Asia and North Africa. 

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Illegal market would blunt benefit of menthol cigarette ban

Demand for illegal menthol cigarettes would be substantial if the U.S. banned legal sales, limiting public health gains, Cornell research finds.

‘Structural poverty’ maps could steer help to world’s neediest

A new mapping approach piloted by Cornell researchers could help policymakers identify where people live in extreme poverty and target resources more effectively.

Experiences matter more than labels in citizen science projects

A study tracked users of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Habitat Network platform, comparing "citizen science" and "environmental stewardship" labeling in the environmentally focused yard mapping tool. 

Ukrainian educator gains nation-rebuilding skills with eCornell

Inna Semenenko is one of several Ukrainian citizens and refugees who are earning professional certificates from Cornell through a social impact collaboration between eCornell and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

Former NY Rep. Molinaro visits Brooks to discuss future of Congress

Marcus J. Molinaro, who served one term as representative for New York’s 19th congressional district, visited the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy Jan. 31 as a guest lecturer in former U.S. Congressman Steve Israel’s course, Political Messaging and Public Policy.

Students can attend hackathons on AI, health, animals and digital ag

Students can apply to take part in one of four hackathons this semester — two on campus and two in New York City.

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How to craft effective policy messages to advance equity

Expansion of the Child Tax Credit gives researchers a unique example of a universally praised social good that disproportionately benefited some populations.