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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Johnson BusinessFeed

Family Business Owners Strategize for Longevity in New Certificate Program

The Cornell Family Business Leadership certificate program guides families through unique ownership and operational challenges.

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Johnson

Transforming Education for a New Era: The Journey of Lrn

Cornell Metro NY EMBA students aim to revolutionize education with their AI-powered app, Lrn, that personalizes learning to address educational gaps.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Report: Climate change compounds agriculture’s environmental impact

Environmental harms from agriculture are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a comprehensive report published in Science.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

The Intersection of AI and Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

AI and machine learning have transformed industries worldwide. Their adoption could significantly influence the futures of emerging markets.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Practically Improving the World Through Public Policy and Entrepreneurship

PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Grady Raines reveals hidden hurdles and the role of family in promoting female entrepreneurship.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Research: The Decision-Making Mystery of AI Chatbots

New study from the Dyson School delves into the differences between decision-making processes in human and artificial intelligence.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

What Investors Should Learn from the Fall of Edtech Unicorn Byju’s

As global investors look at edtech in emerging markets, the promise of doing good while making money is jeopardized by a cautionary tale about Byju’s.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.