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The cost of water
Dyson professor Cathy Kling writes and records an audio essay on the costs of water pollution, as featured on a recent episode of Cornell’s Arts & Sciences podcast.

SGE speaker shares how social impact can be good for business
Doug Beal ’89 (ENG), director of social impact at BCG, presented findings on the relationship between ethical/sustainable practices and financial returns.

Your new most annoying overachieving coworker is a robot
Johnson economics professor Ori Heffetz co-authors a report examining the effect working alongside robots has on human self-esteem and labor output.

Profile in Leadership: Roy Ashok, MBA ’09, CEO of Daqri
Roy Ashok, MBA ’09, is harnessing AR technology for smart factories and streamlining focus with inspired, authentic leadership.

Steven Kyle discusses what’s next for Brexit
Dyson associate professor Steven Kyle forecasts what the future holds for Brexit, appearing as a guest alongside CGTN’s Elaine Reyes.

BanQu CEO illuminates blockchain path to social justice
Ashish Gadnis, CEO of BanQu, discusses the societal benefits of blockchain at the Cornell Business Impact Symposium on March 9.

Fintech: What’s real, and what’s hype
Johnson professor Andrew Karolyi and Wharton professor Itay Goldstein discuss a new research initiative that aims to clarify where the actual promise lies regarding fintech.

China tweaks tech supremacy plan
Lourdes Casanova, Johnson professor and director of the Emerging Markets Institute, comments on China’s potentially ambitious plan to achieve high-tech dominance.

5 ways you could accidentally commit tax fraud
Johnson professor and tax expert Jack Little provides the latest tips on how to avoid committing tax fraud when filing your taxes.