As the federal government weighs the most significant changes to Head Start in nearly two decades, researchers and educators see a chance to learn what children and families in the […]

Laura Bellows, a professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, has been named the new faculty director of the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR). She begins her term on […]

Kate Supron is joined this week by Alexa Maille from NYS 4H.

The labs produce lettuce, cilantro, bok choy and watercress – and cultivate knowledge among high school students growing the food.

The Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement at the Bronfenbrenner Center is helping youth educators understand how to foster a sense of purpose in the young people they serve.

Join us for a presentation from Adam Gamoran, president of the William T. Grant Foundation. He will be speaking about why “The Future of Higher Education is Still Social Impact.” […]

Join us for a presentation from Adam Gamoran, president of the William T. Grant Foundation. He will be speaking about why “The Future of Higher Education is Still Social Impact.” […]

After Camp Owahta’s arts and crafts building burned down last summer, the Cortland County camp’s leadership turned to second-year architecture students for fresh ideas.

Rather than treating problems as they emerge, positive youth development (PYD) focuses on nurturing strengths and creating environments where young people can thrive.

Americans are increasingly listening to audiobooks, but many people don't believe listening to an audiobook is the same as reading. Here's what the research says.

New research looks at the changes that occur for both LGBTQ+ and cisgender heterosexual high school students during their first years of high school.

A large body of evidence demonstrates the use of technology in schools is nuanced, with more downsides to technology use than most people expect.

Part of the BCTR Talks at Twelve series. Systems transformation efforts grounded in deep engagement with stakeholders, rigorous analysis of data, and a nuanced understanding of the complexity of polic...

Social media is a double-edged sword which can both support and harm youth mental health. What matters most, according to the evidence, is how teens use it.

James Garbarino, MAT ’70, Ph.D. ’73, professor emeritus of human development and a renowned expert on childhood trauma, died March 7 in Ithaca. He was 78.

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In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

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New research finds vaccination decisions aren't primarily driven by weighing facts, but by what researchers call "gist"—the feelings people have about vaccination.

Starting small and recruiting friends can help build a routine.

A wave of research published during the past year is strengthening what scientists demonstrated over several decades: Spanking doesn't work, and it may cause lasting harm to kids.

Teens who feel confident in managing the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with puberty report fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.

“Meeting and hearing directly from these LGBTQ+ youth made it clear to me that they are not simply research participants; they are artists, storytellers, collaborators, knowledge-holders, and resilien...

Parents publicly blast their adult offspring for cutting them off, drawing tens of thousands of online followers.

Residential care facilities provide the structured, intensive care required for young people who have experienced trauma and cannot remain safely in a home environment.

The question isn't just, Are you exercising and eating well? But also, what air are you breathing as you age?

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Dr. Anthony Burrow, Associate Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, joins Smerconish to discuss new research on the link between purpose and happiness.

How can we stay happy in an age gone mad, when it feels as though all is unstable? A study out of Cornell suggests a practical way to keep ourselves on a meaningful path — a happiness hack for our cha...

The Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange, an initiative in the College of Human Ecology that launched in April to study the burgeoning field of purpose, has received a $3 million grant from the Joh...