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.
‘Moonshot’ project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere
Professors David Rand ’04 and Emaad Manzoor of the SC Johnson College receive seed grants for AI projects focused on communication
Northeast farmers could profit from grass-fed beef if they expand, join forces
Dyson researchers find that grass-fed beef can compete with grain-fed beef in New York state and New England if production scales up
Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits
Research led by a Nolan School professor finds that reflecting on unintended outcomes strengthens ideation.
Tech That Matters: EBT Cards Increase SNAP Participation
The study is the first to combine monthly state-level EBT information with monthly household SNAP participation data.
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.
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.
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
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
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.