Whether you're studying behavior, policy, economics, or human health—your research can lead to products, services, and ventures that make real-world change.

Join us for a virtual conversation on how Cornell social scientists are turning ideas into impact.
You’ll hear how evidence-based insights can shape new markets, attract partners, and create lasting value outside academia.

What you’ll hear:

• How social science research has fueled startup ideas and social ventures

• What it takes to translate theory into application

• The role of partners and community engagement in scaling research-based solutions

Speakers:

• Eve De Rosa, the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology

• Steve Shapiro, Social Entrepreneur and Innovation Consultant

• Moderated by Alice Li, Executive Director, Center for Technology Licensing

This event is open to faculty, researchers, and graduate students in the social sciences—including fields like economics, political science, sociology, psychology, human development, law, policy, education, communication, and beyond.

If you’ve ever asked, “Could this research go further?” this session is for you.