Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
A Fireside Chat with Rob Karp ’19
Rob Karp ’19, the CEO and Founder of MilesAhead, joined a Fireside Chat to share personal experiences and successes in entrepreneurship.
The 2024 Families in Business Conference: Making Connections and Learning About Impact
MBA candidate Mike Weaver reflects on his experience at the 2024 Families in Business Conference and with the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell.
Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition
Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.
Cornell Students Listen to Successful Women in Investing at the 2024 Undergraduate WIN Conference
Lucille Ley, ’27 describes her experience stock pitching and attending the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference.
Teaching the Industry Review Process in Student-Managed Investment Funds
The Cayuga Fund Program at the SC Johnson College provides students with hands-on experience in preparing real-time proprietary industry reviews in a single semester.
Eduardo Padilla Silva: Leading with Heart, Vision, and Resilience at FEMSA
Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute honored Eduardo Padilla Silva, MBA ’81, former CEO of FEMSA, with the 2024 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni.
My Summer Internship in India: A Journey of Growth, Learning, and Meaningful Connections
Chloe Matthea Ocampo is grateful to Infosys, the Emerging Markets Institute, her mentor, teammates, and fellow interns for a tremendous experience.
How to spend one trillion dollars: the US decarbonization conundrum
Why we must treat decarbonization policies as an experiment and put in place measures now to evaluate what works best. This article How to spend one trillion dollars: the US […]
What fuels our fear of missing out?
New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.