Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Jason Spillerman ’92, P ’25
Real estate consultant and entrepreneur Jason Spillerman shares lessons from three decades of building and investing in businesses
Scaling green: Opening new markets for sustainable biotechnology
Three Cornell MBA students assess new markets and pursue partnerships for Zymtronix’s sustainable biotech solutions
From Crypto to CBDCs: Digital currency and the future of global finance
Global finance is nearing a tipping point as digital payments surge in emerging markets and CBDCs and stablecoins advance
Big Tech reliance can trap emerging economies
Nations can move from reliance on tech giants to digital sovereignty by fostering local innovation and unity.
Could learning about happiness improve economics education?
Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.
Factories, finance and human capital: Lessons from Southeast Asia
A Cornell MBA student travels through Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines to explore sustainability in emerging markets
At the helm: Johnson grad navigates a new era for Resolve Marine
Blending family legacy, innovation, and Cornell talent, Joseph Farrell III, MBA ’16, is tackling global maritime crises.
The rise and fall of Bolivia’s state-led growth model
Once a “socialist miracle,” Bolivia now faces historic inflation and gas shortages, exposing the risks of state-led growth.
Cookies that do more than satisfy a sweet tooth
Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on helping strengthen Via’s Cookies’ local market presence