Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
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The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research at Cornell speeds the connections between research, policy, and practice to solve human problems. A proud part of Cornell Human Ecology.
How much screen time is right for kids at school? It may depend on their age. Kimberly Kopko, director of our Parenting Project, told CNY Central what NY schools can learn from Los Angeles, where screens are phased in gradually as kids grow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuTG...
October 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
How much screen time is right for kids at school? It may depend on their age. Kimberly Kopko, director of our Parenting Project, told CNY Central what NY schools can learn from Los Angeles, where screens are phased in gradually as kids grow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuTG...
Head Start is facing its biggest proposed changes in nearly two decades. What do children and families need most? Educators, researchers and policymakers took up that question at our summit in New York City with the NYS Council on Children and Families. Recap: bctr.cornell.edu/as-head-star...
As Head Start changes loom, experts ask what families need - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
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 […]
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September 25, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Head Start is facing its biggest proposed changes in nearly two decades. What do children and families need most? Educators, researchers and policymakers took up that question at our summit in New York City with the NYS Council on Children and Families. Recap: bctr.cornell.edu/as-head-star...
There will be new leadership at BCTR. Starting Sept. 1, Laura Bellows becomes our faculty director and Kristen Elmore steps into the role of executive director. Bellows was our Evalyn Edwards Milman Faculty Fellow; Elmore has led PRYDE since 2016.
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Two new leaders, one shared mission: Bellows and Elmore take the helm at BCTR - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
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 […]
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August 21, 2026 at 7:18 PM
There will be new leadership at BCTR. Starting Sept. 1, Laura Bellows becomes our faculty director and Kristen Elmore steps into the role of executive director. Bellows was our Evalyn Edwards Milman Faculty Fellow; Elmore has led PRYDE since 2016.
bctr.cornell.edu/two-new-lead...
bctr.cornell.edu/two-new-lead...
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!
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ALL THINGS LOCAL 8-4-26 - 607 News Now
Kate Supron is joined this week by Alexa Maille from NYS 4H.
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August 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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...
607newsnow.com/podcasts/all...
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.
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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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July 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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...
news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...
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.
June 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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.
June 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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!
June 28, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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.
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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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June 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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...
news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...
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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June 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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-...
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-...
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.” […]
bctr.cornell.edu
June 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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-...
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-...
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!
Here's to 15 more years!
June 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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!
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
If you missed the talk, check it out on the BCTR YouTube channel: youtu.be/Khiom-U51RY
📸: Jessica Campitiello
June 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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
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/
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May 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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/
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/
bctr.cornell.edu/event/the-meaning-of-extension-in-new-york-city/
May 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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/
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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May 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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...
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.
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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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May 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...
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.
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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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May 14, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...
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.
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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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April 24, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...
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.
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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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April 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evid...
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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April 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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...
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.
www.psychologytoday.com
April 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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...
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...
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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April 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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...
Read about his legacy and reflections from former colleagues: news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...
🚨 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
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
March 31, 2026 at 8:58 PM
🚨 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
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?...
March 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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?...