Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures

Welcome Nooshin Ahmadi, a Lecturer in the Department of Human Centered Design, as our new Faculty Fellow! As an architectural designer, her focus is on research-driven design. #CornellCIHF @CornellCHE @CornellHCD

Erin Peavy, CIHF Industry Scholar & Architect @HKSArchitects, co-authored "How Should Organizations Be Held Accountable for Promoting Environments That Foster Social Connection?" discussing the critical role of social connection. Read the full article: shorturl.at/nqsZ7

Meet Giulia Andreani, our new CIHF Visiting Scholar! Giulia is a Ph.D. candidate from the University of Parma, with a passion for improving dietary behaviors and sustainability. Join us in welcoming Giulia! #CornellCIHF ihf.cornell.edu/who-we-are/vis…

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 CIHF Photo Contest! 1st Place: "Peace" by Isabella French ’23 2nd Place: "Sister Help Me Arrange My Crown" by Cátia Dombaxe ’26 3rd Place: "The World Between You and Me" by Cátia Dombaxe Congratulations to all participants!

CIHF Program Manager, Chris Tanner, along with students, Isabella Suffredini & Emily Wang, are at this year's NIC Fall Conference in Chicago! If you're at the Conference too, say hello to Chris, Isabella, and Emily! #NICConference #CornellCIHF #HealthyFutures @Natl_Inv_Ctr

Did you miss our live webinar “Capturing the Silver Wellness Market: How to excel in the global longevity economy”? Now worries! We have a link to the recording below! ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overv… #CornellCIHF #healthyfutures

Our Photo Contest deadline is next week, Wed., Oct. 11! Our theme this year is "Freedom of Expression: Contrasting visions of health, hospitality, and design". Enter to win up to $300! For more info visit: ihf.cornell.edu/competitions/ 📸: Dreamland by Eun Jin Choi '19

Enter our Photo Contest "Freedom of Expression: Contrasting visions of health, hospitality, & design" & win up to $300! Submit your entries by Oct. 11 @ cihf@cornell.edu. Learn more: shorturl.at/nuEN4 📸: Serenity in the Modern World, Yuhjin Chung, 2022, 3rd place entry

Nancy Griffin, CEO of Glowing Older, is our new CIHF Industry Scholar. Don't miss our upcoming webinar, "Capturing the Silver Wellness Market," where Nancy will share her insights on excelling in the longevity economy. Join us for this free event: ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overv…

Attention Cornell students! Our Fall Photo Contest, "Freedom of Expression: Contrasting visions of health, hospitality & design" is open for submissions through Oct. 11. Win up to $300! For details on how to enter, visit ihf.cornell.edu/competitions/ Image: “POV”, Apurva Pandey, '22

Welcome Michele Sarkisian, one of our newest Industry Scholars! Michele is an expert in aligning stakeholder objectives with corporate priorities. Currently she invests in innovative companies through Avenger Capital, Thayer Ventures and individually. #cornell #cornellcihf

“Capturing the Silver Wellness Market: How to excel in the global longevity economy" is coming up in 2 weeks on October 3 at 2 PM EDT! Register now for FREE: ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overv… #cornell #ecornell #healthyfutures #cornellcihf

Participate in our Photography Contest, "Freedom of Expression: Contrasting visions of health, hospitality, and design," and win up to $300! To find more information on the contest, please visit ihf.cornell.edu/competitions/. Image: "New Beginnings” by Vaidehi Reddy, 2018

We had a great time at our annual Welcome Gathering! Thank you to all students and faculty who stopped by. We look forward to convening again soon!

We're thrilled to announce Heather Kolakowski as the new Executive Director of CIHF. Join us in congratulating Heather! We'd also like to express our appreciation for Mardelle Shepley, who is now taking on the role of CIHF Academic Director. #CornellCIHF @CornellSHA @CornellCHE

Calling all Cornell students! Enter our photo contest, "Freedom of Expression: Contrasting visions of health, hospitality, and design" and win up to $300! For details on how to enter, visit ihf.cornell.edu/competitions/. Image: Lakeside Afternoon, by Jacky Lin, 2nd place entry '21

Upcoming keynote sponsored by CIHF, "Capturing the Silver Wellness Market: How to excel in the global longevity economy", Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2 PM EDT w/ Heather Kolakowski, Esther Greenhouse & Nancy Griffin. Register here: shorturl.at/cY247 @Silver2GoldLLC @contentomktg

Co-authored by Mardelle Shepley, CIHF Director & Prof. in Human Centered Design, this study delves into the link between visibility & security risks in emergency departments (EDs). #cornellcihf journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Dr. Janet Loebach is our newest Faculty Fellow! As the Evalyn Edwards Milman Assistant Professor in Child Development & Director of the DECA Lab, Dr. Loebach is interested in the design of supportive intergenerational spaces and age-friendly environments for older adults.

Calling all Cornell students to submit your photos! The 2023 CIHF Student Photography Contest: "Freedom of Expression: Contrasting Visions of Health, Hospitality, and Design" is now open! Submit up to 3 high-res images by Oct 11. Win up to $300! Details: ihf.cornell.edu/competitions/