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 School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

EMI interns and staff in a Zoom meeting
Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

What’s on the Minds of Hospitality HR Professionals in Europe

Professor Bruce Tracey facilitated a recent panel discussion for hotel chief human resources officers from Europe who shared their pandemic experiences.

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Johnson School

Student perspective: What I learned from my virtual internship

What my online internship experience at the Emerging Markets Institute taught me about emerging economies, the world, and myself.

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Nolan School

Noteworthy: SHA Career Management and Centers & Institutes reinstate internship program

The C&I Internship Program helps students find internships in the hospitality industry.