Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Identifying Ways to Revive Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico’s Foremost Rail Transit Project
Surbhi Vijay Bhavsar, MBA ’23, writes about her experience in developing solutions to revive Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico’s heavy-rail transit project.
A Case Study on Barbados Tourism: Repositioning a Struggling Country Brand
A case study coauthored by Professor Chekitan Dev centers on the Caribbean Island nation of Barbados’ strategy to increase stay-over tourism.
An Interview: Tina Jabeen and the Fast-Evolving Bangladesh Entrepreneurship Scene
Tina Jabeen champions Bangladesh’s startup growth, stressing infrastructure, female entrepreneurs, and regional collaboration for lasting impact.
Seeing a Bright Future for Hemp in New York State
Hailee Greene, MBA ’24, wants to build the first industrial hemp processing facility in the Northeast.
AficaPure: Where Beauty Meets Nature
Big Red Microenterprise members Sivani Mulji and Femi Olonilua helped beauty products company AficaPure identify ways to increase its brand presence.
New Green Technology Innovation Fellowship Accepts First Cohort
Nineteen Cornell MBA students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral fellows have joined the inaugural cohort of Green Technology Innovation Fellows.
Adaptation and Transparency Lead Discussions at ESG Investing Research Conference
Scholars and investors shared their perspectives on ESG finance at the second Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing Conference.
Energy Grows in Trees
Mark Betancourt, MBA ‘24, shares his experience with PFS Energy in Puerto Rico for his Spring 2023 Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion Project.
Exploring Colombia: An MBA Student’s Perspective
Ganesh Venkatakrishan MBA ’23 visited Colombia and Universidad de los Andes on the Emerging Markets Institute’s 2023 spring break trek to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s economy, business landscape, and culture.