Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
The main publishing hub for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three schools–the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
Research With Impact
Dirty Cooking Fuels Pose Major Threat to Infants in India
July 2, 2024Dyson School professors Basu and Chau quantify the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.
Properly fitting face masks can help block particulate pollution
June 5, 2024Research co-authored by Dyson Dean Jinhua Zhao provides new findings about the value of masks that fit snugly around the face and how human behavior affects their efficacy.
Research at the Crossroads of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Network Theory
June 4, 2024PhD Spotlight: Johnson School PhD candidate Andrew Foley talks about his research on family business and entrepreneurship.
Have Fun: Leaving Product Promotions To Chance Has Benefits
May 30, 2024Research by the Nolan School’s Alexander Fulmer ’15 found that consumers prefer chance in selecting some products to promote vs. traditional methods.
No, China Is Not Buying Up All US Farmland
May 30, 2024Research coauthored by Dyson’s Wendong Zhang shows federally classified "adversary" countries held only 1% of foreign-owned farmland as of 2020.
Research: Technology Is Changing How Companies Do Business
May 16, 2024The Cornell Dyson research highlights the importance of businesses staying ahead of the curve in technology. Companies that embrace digital technologies now are likely to be the ones that thrive in the future.
Better Business Stories & Topics
In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis
June 27, 2024Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.
From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
June 27, 2024The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.
Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School
June 27, 2024Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, including teaching high schoolers.
Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award
June 20, 2024Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, received the award from The Consortium for her outstanding contributions in diversity leadership.
Small stock trades can predict big market changes
June 12, 2024Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.
Using Open Data, Natalie Grillon Makes Supply Chains Collaborative and Transparent
June 6, 2024The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Natalie Grillon, MBA ’12, CEO of Open Supply Hub.
Research: Technology Is Changing How Companies Do Business
May 16, 2024The Cornell Dyson research highlights the importance of businesses staying ahead of the curve in technology. Companies that embrace digital technologies now are likely to be the ones that thrive in the future.
Collaboration Reimagines Shopping Mall as Wellness Hub
May 9, 2024Faculty and students joined community members, nonprofit leaders and Cayuga Health System representatives April 12-13 to explore a new vision for The Shops at Ithaca Mall focused on health equity.
News & Announcements
Chris Marino is Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders by Paying it Forward
June 25, 202410 Under 10 honoree Chris Marino, MBA ’20, is a head of agency at Google who believes in using marketing as a force for good.
Small stock trades can predict big market changes
June 12, 2024Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.
Properly fitting face masks can help block particulate pollution
June 5, 2024Research co-authored by Dyson Dean Jinhua Zhao provides new findings about the value of masks that fit snugly around the face and how human behavior affects their efficacy.
Have Fun: Leaving Product Promotions To Chance Has Benefits
May 30, 2024Research by the Nolan School’s Alexander Fulmer ’15 found that consumers prefer chance in selecting some products to promote vs. traditional methods.
Centers & Institutes
What Investors Should Learn from the Fall of Edtech Unicorn Byju’s
July 1, 2024As global investors look at edtech in emerging markets, the promise of doing good while making money is jeopardized by a cautionary tale about Byju’s.
From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
June 27, 2024The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.
The cost of silence: Financial stress mutes couples’ communication
June 18, 2024Dyson and Johnson school researchers found evidence that financial stress plays a significant role in hindering communication between partners about finances.
Icons and Innovators: Cornell Awards Shine Light on Hospitality’s Finest
June 17, 2024The 2024 Icon is former IHG CEO Keith Barr ’92 and Innovators are José Andrés and Rob Wilder, founders of José Andrés Group and World Central Kitchen.
Trade Titans: The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on Global Economics
June 14, 2024US-China trade tensions are restructuring global economics, driving supply chain shifts, and prompting scrutiny of European tech investment.
Small stock trades can predict big market changes
June 12, 2024Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.
Using Open Data, Natalie Grillon Makes Supply Chains Collaborative and Transparent
June 6, 2024The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Natalie Grillon, MBA ’12, CEO of Open Supply Hub.
Research at the Crossroads of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Network Theory
June 4, 2024PhD Spotlight: Johnson School PhD candidate Andrew Foley talks about his research on family business and entrepreneurship.
Community Insights
Scanner data can help NYS farmers boost market sales
December 19, 2023Researchers partnered with NYS livestock farmers using point-of-sale technology, then analyzed their market transactions and uncovered insights that could increase farmers' profits.
Park Perspective: The Power of Curiosity in Conflict Management
August 11, 2023Ashley Hamilton, MBA ’24, explores the importance of curiosity in both conflict management and leadership.
Park Perspectives: Let the Battle of the Brands Begin
May 17, 2023Ben Marks, MBA ’24, discusses learning opportunities outside the classroom, exemplified through the Battle of the Brands competition.
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Solomon Tesfaye MBA ’15
April 5, 2023Solomon Tesfaye, MBA ’15, reflects on how his Park Fellow experience influences his approach to leadership in both his professional and personal life.