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Cornell Economist Coedits PNAS Issue Focused on Value of Clean Water
A special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences advances the science of measuring the public benefit of clean water.

Restricting Trade for the Environment? Import Restrictions on Used Vehicles in China
Dyson’s Hui Zhou, PhD ’23, discusses her research on the impact of emission-based import restrictions on used vehicles in China.

Entrepreneur Shawn Goldsmith Harnesses Ancient Military Strategy to Scale Businesses
10 Under 10 honoree and franchising expert Shawn Goldsmith applies ancient Roman military strategy and boxing strategy to scale startups.

Dyson students tackle societal issues at competition
Students take on United Nations sustainable development goals at Dyson’s inaugural Grand Challenges Pitch Competition.

Entrepreneur Steven Izen ’13 Creates Products that Help People Find Balance
Dyson Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Steven Izen shared his startup journey and advice he learned with students during Dyson’s Better Business Week.

Melanie Abreu ’23 Discovers a New World through Dyson
Melanie Abreu honed leadership and communications skills in and outside the classroom and mentored students through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Dyson Professor Ralph Christy Recognized for Achievements in Teaching and Outreach
Professor Christy was honored with the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame Award by the Professional Agricultural Workers Conference.

Downsizing personal items can be just a snap away
A Cornell professor and her co-author learned, in a study involving hundreds of participants, that when individuals replace an item with a photo or memento, it satisfies the sense of ownership and makes downsizing easier.

Mardiya Shardow ’23 Views Dyson as a Transformative Experience
Mardiya Shardow, who concentrated in marketing at Dyson, broadened her education at Cornell by minoring in inequality studies and creative writing.