Centers & Institutes

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

A young child streaming video content on a tablet—representing mobile-first entertainment consumption in emerging markets.

The AI-Culture Synergy is Expanding Media in Emerging Markets

Global media platforms use AI and localization to expand into emerging markets while preserving cultural relevance and user trust.

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Johnson School

The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome

New research from SC Johnson College finds the key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the journey.

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Nolan School

The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention

New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.

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A New Paradigm of Trade and Development? Potential Effects of Trump’s Tariffs for Emerging Markets

International trade has been a growth engine for emerging markets in recent decades, but following the same path could be an obsolete strategy.

Jennifer White-Phalen and Miwako Nara Uemura stand in front of their project’s poster. Hammerstone founder Maria Klemperer-Johnson has carpentry tools in hand.

Hammerstone: Chiseling Away the Access Gap for Women in Carpentry

Big Red Microenterprise students Jennifer White-Phalen MBA ’25 and Miwako Uemura MBA ’26 reflect on their experiences refining Hammerstone’s marketing.

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India’s Aging Crisis: Emerging Markets Can’t Afford to Ignore Their Elders

With life expectancy on the rise, India faces an eldercare crisis—without the infrastructure or policies to address it.

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From Lab Bench to Wall Street: A PhD Student’s Journey into Equity Research

Michael Ahn PhD ’25 leveraged his molecular biology research skills to land a biotech research job at a top investment firm.

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Johnson School

Tears and ticket stubs: the real reason we cherish mementos

New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that collecting mementos is tied to the timing of when an experience ends.

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Nolan School

Where Innovation Meets Impact: The Nolan Hotel School Celebrates Industry Luminaries

Tech pioneer Cindy Estis Green ’79 and Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian redefine hospitality through innovation, strategy, and human-centered leadership.