Technological transformation enhances teaching, research, and outreach.
Mathios, Alan D. ; Q., Rebecca ; Morgan, James C. 等
In the College of Human Ecology, technology supports program growth
and, in many cases, drives our multidisciplinary mission. Highly
advanced tools and labs like the Cornell MRI Facility, 3D body scanning
and motion capture devices, and the Human Metabolic Research Unit, for
instance, are pushing theoretical and applied research to higher levels.
At the same time, researchers are developing novel applications of
everyday technology--such as studying the use of smartphones to support
successful health interventions and improve market efficiencies on a
global scale.
The college's technological transformation is driven by many
factors. New faculty members in cutting-edge fields, from neuroscience
to global health, require sophisticated labs and equipment. Each year,
we welcome tech-savvy students who demand a collaborative,
interconnected learning environment. And emerging technologies support
partnerships with researchers and community leaders across campus, New
York state, and the world. For instance, along with 4-H and Cornell
Cooperative Extension, college faculty and staff are designing
evidence-based programs that get young people excited about careers in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Investments in research facilities and tools are enabling
discoveries and attracting the brightest researchers to the college. In
turn, the collaborations across disciplines that distinguish the college
will continue to thrive. As you read this issue, I think you will agree
that the college's mix of innovative ideas, high-tech tools, and
focus on improving lives will enhance our impact for years to come.
Alan D. Mathios, Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean
The College of Human Ecology