Centers & Institutes

Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

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Nolan School

Mia Kyricos, MMH ’03, named 2023 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

The Nolan Hotel School is honored to recognize Mia Kyricos for her trailblazing work in defining new wellbeing standards in hospitality.

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Johnson School

Founder Kayla Wooley, MBA ’22, Taps into Solution for Understaffed Nursing Homes

Kayla Wooley credits Cornell mentors’ support in her launch of StaffOnTap, a digital marketplace designed to address nursing staff shortages.

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Johnson School

Shibui: Natural and Hand-Crafted Skin Care Products for Everyone

Chris Reith, Prarthna Mittal, Lalita Saekang, all MBA ’23, describe working with Shibui, a natural skincare business, through Big Red Microenterprise.

Ben Roberts posing in front of Nomura office building.
Johnson School

Financing the Energy Transition through Sustainable Investment Banking

Ben Roberts, MBA ‘23, reflects on what he learned about financing the green transition through his summer internship at Nomura Greentech.

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Emerging Markets Theme Research Seminar by Scott Rozelle

The Cornell S.C. Johnson College of Business Emerging Markets Theme, in collaboration with China Institute for Economic Research (CICER), the Cornell China Center, and the Emerging Markets Institute, brings together […]

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Applied Economics & Policy (AEP) Seminar by Wolfgang Keller

Speaker: Wolfgang Keller, University of Colorado at Boulder Professor Keller obtained his PhD at Yale University in 1995 and is a professor with interests in international trade & investment and […]

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Dyson School

Restricting Trade for the Environment? Import Restrictions on Used Vehicles in China

Dyson’s Hui Zhou, PhD ’23, discusses her research on the impact of emission-based import restrictions on used vehicles in China.

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Johnson School

Reinventing global value chains in uncertain times

Emerging markets benefit from greater engagement in global value chains but fear a loss of momentum in today’s complex and uncertain world.

Masahiro standing in a white lab coat in front of metal shelving.
Johnson School

Growing a New Future for Wagyu

Masahiro Yoshida, MBA ’23, reflects on his experience as an intern at Ohayo Valley, where he gained a new perspective on sustainable food systems.