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Roy Wang holds the first-prize check with Carlos Bernos, Osagie Oigiagbe, Dean Andrew Karolyi, and Lourdes Casanova on the conference stage with a red Cornell banner in the background.

Grateful for the Experience: My EMI Pitch Competition Story

iOptiCrane won first place in the 2024 Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition. Project leader Roy Wang shares his unforgettable experience.

Winners of the competition holding a large check, surrounded by other participants. Organizers and funders are standing behind them; a red Cornell banner appears in the background.

VinUniversity Triumphs at 2024 Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition

Vinception from VinUniversity showcased solutions for Vietnam’s emerging electric vehicle market.

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2024 EMI Annual Conference: Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger

The EMI annual conference explored the theme “Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger,” featuring global leaders and expert panels.

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How My Internship Provided Insights into India

Archish Mittal, MBA ’25 describes his experience at Insights International learning about people who can be a bridge between India and the world.

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Park Perspective: Prioritize to find balance and thrive

Lauren LaBelle, MBA ’26, discusses strategies for a successful life balance.

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Park Perspective: From humble beginnings to leadership excellence

What always struck me about my grandfather was how he made the most of what he had. Limited resources—whether outdated technology, insufficient funding, or a lack of formal teaching materials—did not deter him.

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How to encourage electric-car use?

This article appeared in The Economist and in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Cash guzzlers”. It is based on a research paper “The […]

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How to reach 50 percent zero-emission vehicles

BY CHRISTOPHER R. KNITTEL, JIM STOCK AND SHANJUN LI, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS — 09/01/21 05:00 PM EDT, PUBLISHED BY THE HILL The Biden administration has set a goal for 50 percent of cars […]

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Social scientists analyze the dynamics shaping China’s cities

The faculty fellows of the China’s Cities collaborative project answer a question from the audience at their capstone lecture March 22 at the ILR Conference Center. From left, Shanjun Li, […]