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.
Cornell to Host Virtual Conference on Global Climate Finance
The SC Johnson College of Business will cohost the Global Climate Finance and Risks Conference online, on Oct. 25, 2024.
What fuels our fear of missing out?
New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.
How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism
New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.
Messaging May Overcome Bias Against Gene-Edited Foods
Consumers are less resistant to gene-edited ingredients when they learn about the technology’s health and environmental benefits.
Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas
New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.
Report: Climate change compounds agriculture’s environmental impact
Environmental harms from agriculture are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a comprehensive report published in Science.
Research: The Decision-Making Mystery of AI Chatbots
New study from the Dyson School delves into the differences between decision-making processes in human and artificial intelligence.
Dirty Cooking Fuels Pose Major Threat to Infants in India
Dyson School professors Basu and Chau quantify the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.
Properly fitting face masks can help block particulate pollution
Research co-authored by Dyson Dean Jinhua Zhao provides new findings about the value of masks that fit snugly around the face and how human behavior affects their efficacy.