Faculty

Wolf Advises US Senate on Aging Population of American Farmers
Professor and ag economist Chris Wolf testified on why farmers are the nation’s oldest workforce and how to encourage younger people to work in agriculture.

Linking Pay to Performance Boosts AI Use in Decision-Making
Want managers to embrace AI? Pay them for results and point out that the tech was developed with experts.

How timing can reduce bias in peer reviews at work
New SC Johnson College research shows when peers evaluate each other after an outside source has confirmed a team’s success, ingroup favoritism goes down.

Directory Boosts Usefulness of Mobile Phones, Bottom Lines, in Rural Africa
In rural Africa, most mobile phones don’t have search capabilities to find businesses. A new phone book helps, boosting sales by 104%.

Stars or Numerals? How Rating Formats Change Consumer Behavior
The researchers found that consumers tend to overestimate fractional star ratings and underestimate fractional Arabic numerals.

New Tool Can Help NYS Make Economically Beneficial Food Purchases
Dyson professor develops an economic model that calculates additional NYS business activity and tax revenue generated from purchases of specific local products.

Conservatives More Likely Than Liberals to Negotiate Price
According to new research out of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, conservatives are more likely than liberals to negotiate over price for items such as used cars or houses.

Community Engagement Awards Recognize Transformative Partnerships and Projects
Dyson professor Trent Preszler honored at community engagement awards.

Modeling Tool Protects Worker Health and Food Chain Security
Aaron Adalja, Nolan School professor, contributed to a computer model that helps farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure.