Faculty

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Johnson School

The ‘Knowledge Curse’: More Isn’t Necessarily Better

Can an increase in knowledge ever be a bad thing? Yes, says economics professor Kaushik Basu and a colleague.

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Nolan School

Hotelie Wins Poker’s Shiniest Crown

It’s actually a bejeweled bracelet—and Jonathan Tamayo ’08 earned it in July, when he became the game’s 2024 world champ

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Johnson School

Cornell Keynotes Podcast: Mid-Year Trends in Generative AI Tech

Karan Girotra, professor at the SC Johnson College and Cornell Tech, shares a mid-year AI trends update on the Cornell Keynotes podcast.

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Johnson School

Practically Improving the World Through Public Policy and Entrepreneurship

PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Grady Raines reveals hidden hurdles and the role of family in promoting female entrepreneurship.

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Dyson School

Research: The Decision-Making Mystery of AI Chatbots

New study from the Dyson School delves into the differences between decision-making processes in human and artificial intelligence.

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Dyson School

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

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Dyson School

Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods

Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.

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Johnson School

What Investors Should Learn from the Fall of Edtech Unicorn Byju’s

As global investors look at edtech in emerging markets, the promise of doing good while making money is jeopardized by a cautionary tale about Byju’s.

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Dyson School

In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis

Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.