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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Dyson School

The Brutal Truth About Bitcoin

Professor Eswar Prasad authors a New York Times op-ed on the consequences of bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies.

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Nolan School

Ideas With Impact: Maintaining the Human Touch in a Contactless World

Center for Hospitality Research and Medallia crowdsource ideas for contactless technology that elevates the guest experience without compromising connection

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SC Johnson College

Entrepreneurship or family business…or both?

Entrepreneurship and family business have at times seemed at odds with each other, but upon a closer look, they are actually joined at the hip.

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Johnson School

Brazil’s healthcare system: A slow march towards progress

Nick Mitilenes MBA/MS ’21 analyzes Brazil’s possibility of overcoming the challenges presented by constitutionally mandated healthcare.

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Johnson School

Reflections of an Emerging Markets Institute case competition judge

Ari Betof reflects on his experience judging the Emerging Markets Institute Case Competition and advocates for international-focused programs.

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Dyson School

Amid competing priorities, business can be a force for good

SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson draws on his storied company’s values to navigate between business pragmatism and doing good.

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Johnson School

Latin America’s role in the global economy following COVID-19 lockdowns

Diego Calvillo de la Garza, MBA ’22, discusses the Emerging Market Institute’s webinar on future prospects for the economies of Latin American countries.

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Johnson School

Break it down: CR0WD task force forges zero waste goals

The Circular Economy: Science and Business of Construction, a collaborative project with Mark Milstein, involves local stakeholders from all stages of a building’s life cycle.

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Dyson School

Five myths about cryptocurrency

In his Washington Post op-ed, Professor Eswar Prasad says the ingenious technological innovations underpinning cryptocurrencies will transform the nature of money and finance.