There is a critical need for programming for adolescents from racial/ethnic and low socioeconomic backgrounds as these populations are at high risk for poor nutrition and poor obesity-related health outcomes.

Talks at Twelve Dr. Emily Wang, MD, MAS, is an associate professor in the Yale School of Medicine and directs the Health Justice Lab. The Health Justice Lab is a collaborative, innovative interdisciplinary team focused on improving the health of individuals and communities who have been affected by mass incarceration.  Dr. Wang has cared for thousands of individuals with a history of incarceration and is co-founder of the Transitions Clinic Network (TCN), a growing consortium of 25 community health centers…

Writing a successful grant is a creative process, requiring the ability to present a compelling narrative. This workshop will cover methods of conceptualizing and writing a proposal in a way that encourages positive reviewer responses. It examines the relative importance of different components and offers “insider tips” for crafting a successful proposal. The focus is on grants to the National Institutes of Health, but is relevant to all proposals. Registration required Please contact Lori Biechele at lb274@cornell.edu Lunch will be…

Retirement comes with the potential for greater freedom and autonomy regarding time management and activity selection. However, this freedom is not available to all retirees, and, when it is, it may be viewed as an opportunity to avoid goals and commitments rather than to live purposefully.

Dr. Cooper’s talk examines how African American men’s social and racial experiences are related, directly and indirectly, to their parenting ideologies, identities and engagement.