Policy & Advocacy
The latest news related to our transformative work in policy and advocacy across sectors and industries.
Fisk Johnson Supports Plastic Regulation to Help Curb Global Plastic Pollution
Addressing the global impact of plastic waste pollution, Cornellian Fisk Johnson, CEO of SC Johnson, spoke in favor of plastic waste regulation.
John Marks: The Evolution of an Optimist
Search for Common Ground founder John Marks ’65 discussed his work and book, From Vision to Action, with Dean Andrew Karolyi.
Small stock trades can predict big market changes
Using 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
Research 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.
No, China Is Not Buying Up All US Farmland
Research coauthored by Dyson’s Wendong Zhang shows federally classified “adversary” countries held only 1% of foreign-owned farmland as of 2020.
Former Colombian President Tells Grads to Tackle ‘Liberty Deficit’
Iván Duque, president of Colombia 2018-22, spoke at the Emerging Markets Institute fellows graduation ceremony May 24 in Sage Hall.
Contemporary Challenges in Affordable Housing: Addressing current issues with innovative solutions
The Center for Real Estate and Finance brought together leaders in development, preservation, financing, and policy within affordable housing in a dynamic exchange of ideas about modern-day challenges and solutions.
Beyond the Present: A Journey to Identify Future Risks Imperiling Humanity
Marcus Lee, MBA ’24, describes his internship at Quantum Risk Analytics, a nonprofit that aims to steer humanity away from unseen perils.
Persistent questioning of knowledge takes a toll
Dyson Assistant Professor Laura Niemi’s research shows regular exposure to even subtle prejudice and discrimination degrades physical and mental health.