Inside SC Johnson
A child dies, a child lives: why Somalia drought is not another famine
Christopher Barrett, professor of applied economics and management in the Dyson School, contributes expert commentary on food aid policy and aid agencies’ shift from giving out food to cash.
With hotels becoming social spots, more private spaces for guests
Professor Chekitan S. Dev says you can credit the trend of private guest spaces to millennial travelers in the New York Times.
Responding to Trump, China plans new tariffs on U.S. goods
Eswar Prasad, senior professor of trade policy at the Dyson School, forecasts the implications of China’s announcement that it planned to impose tariffs on American-produced goods.
Fintech is disrupting the disruptors, and we’re ready for it
The disruptors are being disrupted and new types of partnerships between traditional players and new-age fintechs are being created.
Why MBA applicants should research concentrations
It’s important to look for business schools, like the Johnson Graduate School of Management, that offer in-depth courses in areas of interest, says Johnson faculty member Drew Pascarella.
Is going public still worth it for startups?
John L. Neshiem, engineer and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the Johnson School, pens an op-ed sharing his thoughts on startups and the IPO process.
Cornell SC Johnson to train young Rwandans in hospitality industry
In collaboration with eCornell and Cornell SC Johnson’s executive education program, the Mastercard Foundation Hanga Ahazaza initiative will focus on various content areas and will be taught in a combination of online courses and live, virtual synchronous events with faculty.
Robots: Hotel customers like them (mostly)!
Rohit Verma’s co-authored exploratory study of robot use among hotels in China found that hotel guests surveyed were satisfied with the robots’ service.
Natural food industry trends from Expo West
Thanks to the support of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, I just got back from the Natural Products Expo West event in Anaheim, California, where I interacted with thousands of brands showcasing their new natural products.