Welcome to
The Institute for the Social Sciences

The Institute for the Social Sciences is a critical component of Cornell's social science initiative. It was established in 2004 with the support of the President and Provost. The goals of the Institute are to encourage collaborations among social scientists across disciplinary and institutional boundaries, to engage the Cornell community--students, faculty, and staff--in discussions of cutting-edge topics in the social sciences, and to assist departments and programs in attracting and retaining top social science faculty.

Learn more: Beta Mannix, Robert S. Harrison Director, Discusses the ISS Vision

Fellows Program

ISS Fellowships Free Some of
Cornell's Top Social Scientists
to Pursue Their Research

Fall 2008 Fellows

Special Events

Ithaca/Weill Obesity Workshop
Spring 2009, Dates TBA