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

Camp Earth Connection optimizes online presence to reach outdoor enthusiasts
MBA candidates Brittany Iwata and Lizzie Kaplan helped Camp Earth Connection refine its positioning and increase awareness of its rental properties.

Sunshine through my window
Anshul Bakhda, MBA ’21, focused on luxury hospitality, sustainability, and strategic business initiatives during his remote summer internship.

How two restaurants have survived Covid-19. So far.
Professor Alex Susskind says fine-dining establishments have had to rethink their entire business during the pandemic.

Biodegradability: The Future of Plastics
CEO Molly Morse spoke to students about Mango Materials’ capacity to transform plastics pollution by speeding up the biodegradability of polymers.

Celebrating the Emerging Markets Institute on its 10th Anniversary
Emerging Markets Institute directors highlight the exceptional learning opportunities, research, reach, and reputation EMI has achieved in ten years.

Moody’s, Fiserv named inaugural sponsors of Fintech at Cornell initiative
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is pleased to announce that Moody’s Inc. and Fiserv will serve as the inaugural sponsors of Fintech at Cornell.

Best Practices From Hospitality HR Professionals in North America
Professor Bruce Tracey facilitated a panel discussion for hotel chief human resources officers across North America, sharing lessons learned and best practices.

Let’s make life delicious! A summer at Kraft Heinz
Kaitlyn Briggs writes about her passion for sustainability, the dairy industry and her summer internship in marketing at Kraft Heinz.

Student perspective: My experience interning at Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute
Meghana Gavirneni ’23 discusses her projects and reflects on her experiences as a summer intern at the Emerging Markets Institute.