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Christopher Barrett and David Rand
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Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact

Professors Chris Barrett and David Rand spotlight Cornell research on real‑world challenges including food prices and AI

Stockman (center) with the stars of “Heated Rivalry,” Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie. Stockman is wearing the jersey of the show’s fictional Boston Raiders
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Meet the alum who helped bring “Heated Rivalry” to TV screens

Justin Stockman, MBA ’09, is an executive producer of the hit series about two male hockey stars

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Search platforms rewrite the rules of online shopping

Johnson School professors offer perspective into how platforms design rankings and use behavioral and demographic information to influence consumer decisions.

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People use enjoyment, not time spent, to measure goal progress

Cornell professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, found that people gauge goal progress more by enjoyment than time spent.

A young, happy couple budget together on their couch.
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Want to strengthen your relationship? Try talking about money

Romance is usually the topic on Valentine’s Day, but financial conversations offer lasting benefits in long-term relationships.

Female professor with students
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Could learning about happiness improve economics education?

Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.

David Duffield
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Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering

More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering

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What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?

Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better

Inventors and engineers working in an office.
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The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.