Archive for 2014
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Political Correctness Boosts Productivity
When working in mixed groups, staying PC boosts productivity.
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Antibiotics Overuse Leads to Problems
Fuzzy reasoning by patients may lead to antibiotic resistance.
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Students Learn to Teach
Maureen Waller’s students contribute to a Cornell Cooperative Extension course on parenting.
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Tuning-in is not Gender-Based
Women and men influence sensitivity in workplace teams
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ISS Awards Grants to Social Scientists
The ISS supports faculty research through its biannual small grants program.
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Land Graduate Student Grant Awardees
The Institute for the Social Sciences awarded grants to Cornell graduate students undertaking field research related to the Contested Landscapes Theme Project each year of their term. Selected through a […]
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Political Correctness Really Works!
Jack Goncalo explores positive effects of social norms.
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Fall 2014 Awards
Cohort Highlight: Institute for the Social Sciences supports diverse faculty research (December 4, 2014) Complementarities of Irrigation and Extension Services in Nepal Christopher B. Barrett, AEM Cooperative Membership and Preference […]
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Young Children Actively Transmit Culture
Tamar Kushnir co-authors study on toddlers’ notice of social cues.
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