projects & programs
The BCTR is home to many translational research projects that are working to enhance human development, health, and well-being.
4-H Youth Development
As the youth component of Cooperative Extension, 4-H connects young people to Cornell
Action Research Collaborative
ARC brings together researchers, practitioners, community members, and policymakers to address pressing issues in society. ARC’s goal is to develop and support equitable and sustainable action research partnerships that can generate solutions to improve lives
Community Neuroscience Initiative
Makes neuroscience more accessible to practitioners and community members and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to see themselves in neuroscience
The Contribution Project
A BCTR initiative that allows students to become a catalyst for innovation and change, which in turn, strengthens our communities and fuels personal growth, well-being and purpose.
Cornell Project 2Gen
Addressing the needs of vulnerable children and their parents together to capitalize on the strong connection between parents’ well-being and children’s healthy development
Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery (CRPSIR)
Advancing basic research and prevention knowledge related to self-injury behaviors
GripTape
Helping to expand youth-driven learning experiences and provide teens resources and support to pursue their interests and map their own path to success
The Parenting Project
Focuses on integrating extension and research activities in the area of parenting education
Residential Child Care Project (RCCP)
Ongoing programs to prevent institutional child abuse and improve the quality of residential child care
Translational Research Institute on Pain in Later Life (TRIPLL)
Improving the prevention and management of pain in later life, thereby increasing the health and well-being of older adults