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Women in corporate America continue to feel like a square peg in a round hole

Dyson alumna Lisa Levey ’86 analyzes the findings from McKinsey and Lean In’s 2017 annual Women in the Workplace report, writing as a guest contributor for The Glass Hammer.

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Houston, we solved a problem

Using his background in analytics, Dyson grad and baseball analytics guru Brandon Taubman ’07 played a role in the Houston Astros first-ever World Series win.

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An inside look at Lokai founder Steven Izen ’13

Meet Steven Izen, Dyson ’13. In five years, he turned a tragic loss in the family into a beloved lifestyle brand that’s sold more than eight million bracelets and given eight million in charitable donations.

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Business Minor co-founder discusses what he “didn’t learn in medical school”

Interested in preparing students for careers in both science and business, Dr. Levine helped establish the Dyson Business Minor for Life Sciences Majors.

Dr. Alka Nishar and Devangi Nishar Parekh ’09, founders of AZA. Image credit: Apparel Resources
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Noteworthy: Devangi Nishar Parekh ’09 talks about Aza’s success in India and beyond

Parekh and the company’s founder, Alka Nishar (who’s also her mom), discuss Aza’s business strategy and move into the international marketplace.

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The power of doing things differently and standing out at the Dyson School

Having really taken my own path at Cornell and beyond, here is my advice for Dyson students who seek to do things differently and stand out in the crowd.