Parker Center for Investment Research
Advancing asset management education, practice and research.
About the Parker Center
In 1998, with support from Cornell alumnus Jeffrey P. Parker ’65, MEng ’66, MBA ’70, Johnson leadership and faculty established the Parker Center for Investment Research to provide a world-class education in security analysis and asset management to future generations of business leaders.
The center is the hub of the asset management program at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, bringing together a student-managed fund, a state-of-the-art analytical facility, signature events and a strong and successful alumni pool. Working with both undergraduate and graduate students to deliver on its mission of educating future leaders in asset management, advancing knowledge in this ever-changing field, and creating opportunities to inform and connect students with industry representatives and recruiters, the Parker Center is unmatched in breadth and depth.
Students receive instruction and training in the latest analytical tools used by Wall Street professionals in preparation for careers in the investment research and asset management industry. The approximately $1.5 million Cayuga Fund allows students to manage real money as part of a formal class in investments. Exposure to the latest thought leadership in equity valuation and capital markets gives students a unique educational experience in asset management. Flagship MBA and undergraduate events, involving participation from top peer schools and corporate sponsors provide valuable networking and recruiting opportunities to students. The Parker Center’s performance learning curriculum and signature events have been critical for students in securing internships and landing coveted jobs at top investment firms.
Parker Center team
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Scott D. Stewart
Clinical Professor; Academic Co-Director of the Parker Center for Investment Research -
Sanjeev Bhojraj
Alumni Professor in Asset Management; Academic Co-Director of the Parker Center for Investment Research -
Lakshmi Bhojraj
Breazzano Family Executive Director of the Parker Center; Founder, Women in Investing (WIN) Conferences -
Emily Mapes
Centers & Institutes Coordinator of the Parker Center for Investment Research
Featured stories
How the Cayuga Fund helped me develop an investor’s mindset
Phalguni Miraj ’26 shares her experience as an undergraduate student participating in the Cayuga Fund during the 2025-26 academic year.
From ILR to investment research: Spotlight on Grace Ogden ’22
A Cornell alumna reflects on her investment research path, experience on the Cayuga Fund and current career.
Why I returned to the classroom to learn investing
After returning to the classroom, Han uses hands‑on experience in the Cayuga Fund to connect theory and practice to build confidence in his investment ideas.
Upcoming events
The Parker Center holds events in Ithaca, New York City and the Northeast throughout the school year.
September 19, 2026 at 9:00am
Financial Modeling Session
Investment research analysts study company financial statements to understand how businesses generate earnings, and they model earnings into the future…
September 24, 2026 at 5:00pm
2026 Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference
The Undergraduate Women in Investing (WIN) Conference is designed to educate undergraduates about careers in the asset management industry where…
November 19, 2026 at 5:00pm
2026 MBA Women in Investing Conference
The MBA Women in Investing (WIN) Conference is designed to educate MBA students about careers in the asset management industry,…
Contact us
Parker Center for Investment Research
289 Statler Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 255-7313