Research With Impact

Part of a renowned research institution, SC Johnson College is home to innovators and experts who produce and share original knowledge. Here are some of those stories.

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Dyson School

Why Americans think they won’t benefit from Social Security

Researchers found that sharing graphs of income and costs instead of just the trust fund balance dramatically reduced misunderstanding.

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Johnson School

The enthusiasm penalty: Why motivated employees get overburdened

Researchers found that managers routinely choose the more motivated employee for extra work even when it negatively impacted employee performance and well‑being.

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Nolan School

Why we tip, who we tip and what it really says about us

People have a lot to say about where, when and how much to tip. A new book by Michael Lynn dives deep

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Dyson School

Cornell Atkinson: Financing the future of agriculture

Miguel Gómez says climate-smart finance, science and collaboration can help farmers build resilience and sustain U.S. agriculture

Concept of business growth and financial investment, executives use laptop computers to analyze sales data and economic growth graphs, business planning and strategy.
Dyson School

CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts

When analyst attention is absorbed by CEO turnover, other companies in their portfolio pay the price, new Cornell research finds.

A woman and child in rural Ghana, where high rates of anxiety and depression are quietly shaping the labor market
Johnson School

Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

New research finds that remote work options can help people with mental health challenges enter the labor market.

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Dyson School

How much would you pay for this bread?

Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them.

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Dyson School

Value investing’s pulse returns: Predictable swings in value-growth performance

New Cornell Dyson research introduces a metric to forecast stock market swings with surprising accuracy.

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Dyson School

Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact

Professors Chris Barrett and David Rand spotlight Cornell research on real‑world challenges including food prices and AI