Stories from our centers, institutes & research collaborations
Centers, institutes & research collaborations at the SC Johnson College advance research, apply evidence-based expertise to pressing challenges and build valuable networks between students, faculty, alumni and other industry leaders. Read their updates and perspectives below. For more college stories, see Cornell Business News.
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Building the future of clean air technology
Carina D’Souza, MBA ’26 spends her summer internship working with AirVitalize Innovations, a clean-tech startup on a mission to make clean air accessible to all.
Emerging markets: The growth engine of decentralized finance
As traditional finance struggles with access and trust, DeFi is emerging as an alternative through staking, lending, and tokenized assets.
Behind the curtain: Insights from the 2025 Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge
Emma Jonisch ’28 reflects on her experience at the 2025 Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge hosted by the Parker Center for Investment Research.
Suzanne’s Swim School Evolution
Big Red Microenterprise students Prerana Reddy MBA ’26 and Colby Snyder MBA ’26 reflect on their experiences transforming Swim With Suzanne’s marketing strategies.
Park Perspective: Leadership and the audience
Sharing an experience of leading by serving, Ava Metzger MBA ’26 reflects on the nature and practice of leadership.
Conference prompts reflection on ‘Growth Markets’
In a time of economic, political, and environmental change, how can people proactively contribute to economic prosperity in their communities?
Quiet Starts in Bangalore, Busy Clocks in London
An award from the Cañizares Fund provided support for an internship at Infosys in India’s Silicon Valley, India.
Stablecoins: 10 Things You Need to Know
MBA graduate and EMI researcher explains stablecoins—how their prices are set, how they differ, and the companies building around them.
The Future of Southeast Asian Family Care
Vanessa Purnawan MBA ’26 spends her summer internship developing a tech-enabled childcare solution for families in Southeast Asia.
Business Insights from Morocco and Spain
Lessons in innovation, hospitality, and entrepreneurship from Morocco and Spain are reshaping how to lead, think, and grow as a global businessperson.