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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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