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

Innovation in China: A sneak peek at the future
Johnson alum German Peralta, MBA ’17, reflects on his 2015 trip to China and compares the country’s growth to emerging markets in Latin America.

Investigating the business of recycling and its carbon footprint
Social Impact Internship Fund (SIIF) recipient, Nikunj Raithatha, reflects on the impact of his summer internship and his client’s carbon footprint.

Student takeaways: Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference
At the Women in Investing Conference, hosted by the Parker Center for Investment Research, women undergraduates explored careers in investment management.

The United States lags behind China in adopting mobile payments
Mobile payments dominate in China. The United States lags behind and remains loyal to traditional payment methods. Will we catch up?

Is bad news fake news?
Cornell Real Estate Market Indices: Crocker Liu and co-authors highlight hotel performance and positive/negative momentum during Q3 2019.

CHR sustainability roundtable examines excess food, food rescue
Roundtable participants discussed the process of managing excess food, reducing excess food in the service industry, and creating a market for food rescue.

Cybersecurity: Crimes and consequences
As hacking threats grow in sophistication, here’s a look at what companies are doing to protect themselves and their clients.

Report: Leveraging bike-share systems to improve guest experiences and attract tourists
Elena Belavina and Ashish Kabra offer guidance to hotels on choosing a bike-share for guests and how cities can best design and run tourist-friendly systems.

Sharing the marketing love with CosmicLove Creations
MBA students in Big Red Microenterprise worked with the owner of Ithaca’s CosmicLove Creations to establish a digital marketing strategy for handmade, upcycled clothing.