Centers & Institutes

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

STAMP and UN
Johnson School

Cornell’s Sustainable Tourism To Partner with United Nations Tourism

The partnership will allow 350 candidates to receive tuition-free enrollment in STAMP’s online course.

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Stablecoins: Importance in Emerging Markets and Recommended Regulatory Framework

Stablecoins offer a solution for cross-border payments and wealth preservation in emerging markets.

Image of Kinkaku-ji, also called the Golden Pavilion, a historic temple in Kyoto

Discovering Korea and Japan through Cornell’s MBA Winter Trek

Students explore the intersection of culture, innovation, and business strategy on Cornell Johnson’s MBA trek to Korea and Japan.

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Dyson School

Earth Day Research: Powering the Future with Clean Energy

New SC Johnson College research shows primary contributors to recent clean energy patents are existing inventors rather than newcomers.

Louis Guzzo, MPS ’23, posing at Castello di Brolio—the family home of the Baron Francesco Ricasoli, who owns Ricasoli Winery, founded in 1141

From Spring Trek to Italian Citizenship: A Baker Program Student’s Journey

Louis Guzzo, MPS ’23 obtains Italian citizenship three years after the Smith Family Business Institute’s Family Businesses in Italy trek.

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Johnson School

Winding Up Value: How Media Shapes the Luxury Watch Market

New SC Johnson College research shows that news articles and reviews play a significant role in promoting luxury watch brands.

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The Future Is Now: India’s Journey to Becoming a Global Chip Powerhouse

Traditionally reliant on imports, India marches toward a $110 billion semiconductor industry by 2030, backed by investments and strategy.

headshot of JJ Myron with the Career Corner graphic identifier overlaid on the photo next to him.
Johnson School

From Sales, Marketing, and Ops to Consulting with James “JJ” Myron, MBA ’23

Career Corner: Consultant JJ Myron pivoted from a sales, marketing, and operations role to advising clients on how to achieve their strategic goals.

Image of two Cornell students, owners of Ithaca Soap, and dean of the Johnson School.

Bubbles to Breakthroughs: Ithaca Soap Co.’s Patent Journey

Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on working with Ithaca Soap to capture interest and attract clientele for a patented soap packaging process