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Data and Scripts from: Competitive social feedback amplifies the role of early life contingency in male mice
Zipple, Matthew N; Kuo, Daniel Chang; Meng, Xinmiao; Reichard, Tess M; Guess, Kwynn; Vogt, Caleb C; Moeller, Andrew H; Sheehan, Michael J (2024)
These files contain data supporting all results reported in Zipple et al. Competitive social feedback amplifies the role of early life contingency in male mice.
Contingency (or ‘luck’) in early life plays an important role in shaping individuals’ development. Here we show that competition magnifies early contingency by comparing the developmental trajectories of functionally genetically identical, free-living mice who either experienced high levels of resource competition (males) or did not (females). Male resource competition results in a feedback loop that magnifies the importance of early contingency and pushes individuals onto divergent, self-reinforcing life trajectories, while the same process appears absent in females. Our results indicate that the strength of sexual selection may be self-limiting and highlight the potential for contingency to lead to differences in life outcomes, even in the absence of any underlying differences in ability (‘merit’).
The State of Gender Equality in the Travel and Hospitality Industry
Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Hospitality Research (2024-10-02)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an area of intense focus and scrutiny across the travel and hospital industry. Gender diversity, especially, is capturing attention because women represent a significant share of industry employees. A key industry theme is the challenges women face in obtaining promotions, earning the same salaries as men, and ascending into corporate leadership positions. Additional research capturing a broader base of the industry’s voice on gender equality and diversity in the workplace is needed to advance future progress. This report offers said research as well as potential solutions to the travel and hospitality industry’s gender equality and diversity challenges. Women Leading Travel & Hospitality4, NAPCO Research5, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Hospitality Research6 teamed up to conduct a workplace gender diversity study based on a wide sample of industry participants, across job levels. The survey-based study focused on the status of DEI efforts in the travel and hospitality industry to uncover the ways organizations are addressing gender equality, while providing a reference point to measure for future progress.
Made in Ithaca: How Storytelling and Digital Placemaking Strategies Effectuate Economic Development Plans
Chen, Melody (2024-09)
In June 2022, the City of Ithaca’s Department of Economic Development launched a media campaign to highlight local small-scale manufacturers. This campaign featured photos, videos, and profiles of eight Ithaca-based businesses, aiming to support small businesses, promote the “Made in Ithaca” brand, and foster economic growth. The report details the creation of this content, the rationale for supporting small scale manufacturing, and the integration of digital storytelling and media literacy standards in planning. It also evaluates the impact of media campaigns as a tool for planners. Addressing challenges like limited resources and digital literacy variations, the report emphasizes the importance of implementing digital literacy standards in the planning field and offers recommendations for future digital engagement strategies. This case study highlights the role of storytelling and digital placemaking in enhancing community identity and participation in economic development initiatives.
Reference encyclopedia of the American Indian
Klein, Barry T. (Todd Publications, 2024)
A comprehensive listing of Native nations, organizations, agencies, schools, facilities, companies, resources, and people in Indian Country.
Workers of the World: International Journal on Strikes and Social Conflicts, Vol. 1 No. 13
Strikes and Social Conflicts International Association (2024-08)