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.

Participants will learn how to develop a focus group protocol and construct questions, as well as prepare for and conduct focus groups. Tips for transcription, data management and data analysis strategies will be discussed.

Saying “No” is hard. By refusing a request—e.g., a request for help, a romantic advance—one risks offending and embarrassing the requester. Consequently, people regularly agree to things—even things they would rather not do—to avoid the discomfort of saying “no.”

Talks at Twelve Significant numbers of youth in Tompkins County experience unstable, inadequate housing and are often homeless, yet few use emergency shelters. In response, Tompkins Community Action is creating additional emergency housing to serve homeless youth. In order to learn how best to design this new facility so that it appeals to and meets […]

Special education (SpEd) is a rapidly growing, increasingly expensive component of public education, yet little is known about the causal impact of SpEd on minority student outcomes.