Learn a bit more about New York State 4-H, which is part of the BCTR, on the latest edition of All Things Local from 607 News Now. It features NYS 4-H Director Alexa Maille! 607newsnow.com/podcasts/all...

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

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One student saw classmates facing food insecurity, so she grew them food. At the Cornell Hydroponics Learning Labs in Manhattan, up to two dozen high schoolers a year grow fresh produce with no soil or natural light, building skills in STEM, nutrition, and business. news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...

Learning labs cultivate knowledge – and produce – for students | Cornell Chronicle

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

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Funding is one of the trickiest parts of research, and our final Translational Research Summer Institute panel tackled it head on. Key takeaways: know what each foundation supports, leverage your university development office, and build partnerships before you apply for a grant.

Day 1 of our Translational Research Summer Institute is in the books. From the morning panel: show up in person, stay open when the project changes, share findings early. Adam Gamoran of the @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social: when communities help shape the questions, the findings actually get used.

Our Translational Research Summer Institute is officially underway. The opening session brought together practitioners at the intersection of research, practice, and policy. It also surfaced some lessons for researchers just starting to work with communities. We're off to a great start!

All youth can feel that their daily actions are guided by something larger than themselves. That's the core belief behind PRYDE's "Purpose Grows Here" workshop, which gives youth educators practical tools to cultivate purpose in the young people they serve. news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...

Workshop turns research on youth purpose into action for educators | Cornell Chronicle

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.

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Universities are facing real skepticism about their value, but one response hasn't gotten enough attention. Adam Gamoran, president of @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social, argues community-engaged scholarship is the answer. Join us June 29 @ 4 p.m. in Warren Hall, B25. Register: bctr.cornell.edu/event/guest-...

Guest Speaker: Adam Gamoran, president of the William T. Grant Foundation - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research

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.” […]

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We're welcoming Adam Gamoran, president of the @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social, to campus this month. His talk, "The Future of Higher Education is Still Social Impact," argues community-partnered research answers growing doubts about universities. June 29 @ 4 p.m. Info: bctr.cornell.edu/event/guest-...

Guest Speaker: Adam Gamoran, president of the William T. Grant Foundation - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research

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.” […]

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What a Reunion Weekend! Thanks to everyone who celebrated our 15th anniversary and heard Karl Pillemer's talk on aging and climate change. It made a compelling case for why older adults are both most vulnerable to climate change and most needed in the fight against it. Here's to 15 more years!

Thank you Jenny Weil Malatras '02 for spotlighting work being done by Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City especially by the people touching lives across NYC. If you missed the talk, check it out on the BCTR YouTube channel: youtu.be/Khiom-U51RY 📸: Jessica Campitiello

Thursday, Jenny Weil Malatras '02 joins our Talks at Twelve series to discuss Cornell's extension work in New York City and what work is needed in the future. Register at the link. bctr.cornell.edu/event/the-meaning-of-extension-in-new-york-city/

What does it mean to bring a university's research to the largest city in the country? This Thursday, Jenny Weil Malatras joins our Talks at Twelve series to talk about Cornell's extension work in New York City. In person or on Zoom. bctr.cornell.edu/event/the-meaning-of-extension-in-new-york-city/

4-H's Camp Owahta is turning last year's fire into an opportunity. The 75-year-old camp serves more than 400 campers aged 5 to 15 and Cornell AAP students are reimagining the camp's design for the future. news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...

AAP students lend their creativity to a new vision for 4-H camp | Cornell Chronicle

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.

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What if we focused on helping teens thrive, not just avoiding crisis? Our Evidence-Based Living blog on @psychologytoday.com explores positive youth development — and the research showing it works. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

Beyond Crisis Mode: Positive Youth Development Aids Teens

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

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Are you a fan of audiobooks? Are they the same as reading a physical book? From our Evidence-Based Living Blog on @psychologytoday.com, there is evidence that both activate the same area of the brain, but there are some differences between the two. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

Is Listening to an Audiobook as Good as Reading?

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.

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Self-esteem buffers anxiety for LGBTQ+ teens starting high school. New research from Adam Hoffman's PRIDE Lab in our Evidence-Based Living blog on @psychologytoday.com shows openness helps everyone thrive. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

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

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In our latest Evidence-Based Living blog post on @psychologytoday.com, we dig into whether technology in the classroom actually helps kids learn — and the research shows a mixed bag of results. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

Does Technology in the Classroom Actually Help Kids Learn?

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

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What does it take to fix systems that aren't working for kids and families? This Thursday at noon, Dana Weiner '92 brings 25+ years of real-world experience to Talks at Twelve — covering data, lived experience, and what system reform actually looks like. Info here: bctr.cornell.edu/event/data-d...

Data-Driven Policy Change – A Rigorous Approach to System Analysis and Transformation - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research

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...

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In our latest Evidence-Based Living blog post on @psychologytoday.com, we dig into whether social media is harmful to teen mental health. A new review of nearly two decades of research finds it depends on how teens use it. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

How Social Media Really Impacts Teen Mental Health

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.

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We are saddened to share the passing of James Garbarino, professor emeritus of human development and a pioneering scholar in childhood trauma and youth violence. Jim died March 7 in Ithaca. He was 78. Read about his legacy and reflections from former colleagues: news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...

James Garbarino, expert on childhood trauma, dies at 78 | Cornell Chronicle

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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🚨 Register now for the Cornell Translational Research Summer Institute — June 29–30, 2026. A two-day training program for those who want to build expertise in community-engaged research — perfect for early-career researchers, grad students, and postdocs. Learn more/register: bctr.cornell.edu/ctrsi

Thank you to Dr. Lisa Holmes for a wonderful Talks at Twelve! Her research explores why maintaining relationships with caregivers and birth family is essential for children in foster and residential care, and what that means for their long-term wellbeing. Watch the talk: youtu.be/0fxpr4n1nas?...

Thank you Dr. Corinna Loeckenhoff for an eye-opening discussion on decision-making as we age. If you missed Loeckenhoff's Talks at Twelve, you can revisit on the BCTR webpage (go to Publications & Media > All Media in the menu) or on the BCTR YouTube page here: youtu.be/Uvv6RXwquRA

Decision-Making Across the Life Span

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There's a new minor available for Cornell students! The new Translational Research minor from Cornell Human Ecology & the BCTR. It equips students to turn research into real-world impact and bring community perspectives into the process. human.cornell.edu/degrees/tran...

Play is not a luxury. It is essential for children's development. Kim Kopko, director of The Parenting Project, shares what the research says and how parents can make play a priority. 🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

Why Play Matters More Than Ever for Child Development

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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It's Cornell Giving Day, and your support of the BCTR Scholars program funds a year-long experience for students working alongside community organizations in Ithaca. These aren't classroom exercises — they're real partnerships addressing real community needs. givingday.cornell.edu/donate?campa...

Make a gift | Cornell Giving Day 2026

You're about to make a big difference for Cornell!

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Why don't more people get flu shots? Research from Valerie Reyna @ Cornell Human Ecology says it's less about facts and more about gut feelings. See what public health campaigns should do differently on our Evidence-Based Living blog on @psychologytoday.com. 🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

Why So Many People Don't Get Flu Shots

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

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Exercise can be as effective as antidepressants and therapy for treating depression, according to a major new review of 73 studies. See the break down on what the research says on the BCTR's Evidence-Based Living Blog on @psychologytoday.com. 🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

For Depression, Exercise Can Be as Effective as Medication and Therapy

Starting small and recruiting friends can help build a routine.

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The science is clear: spanking doesn't work AND it causes harm. Kim Kopko from The Parenting Project breaks down the latest research on physical punishment and what parents can do instead. 🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...

What Happens When Parents Spank Their Kids

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.

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Remembering Liese Bronfenbrenner — artist, activist, and devoted champion of the Ithaca community. She was 105. Her fiber art reflected creativity and conviction, and decades of civic engagement showed a commitment to others. bctr.cornell.edu/remembering-...