Dyson School
Explore our updates on ground-breaking research, student experiences, alumni accomplishments, and other stories from around the AgQuad and beyond.

Biden Signs Buy American Order for Government Procurement
Professor Eswar Prasad tells the Wall Street Journal that President Biden’s executive order indicates that U.S. trade policy will likely continue focusing and playing on domestic political constituencies.

Study: Rethink immigration policy for STEM doctorates
“Blanket visa restrictions could significantly impact U.S. firms’ ability to hire and retain the best and brightest scientists,” Professor Michael Roach tells the Cornell Chronicle.

Student Voices: Meet Molly Doruska MS ’22, PhD ’24
An award-winning student in economics—meet Molly Doruska MS ’22, PhD ’24 in Applied Economics and Management.

Student Voices: Meet Alethia Chan ’22
Fueled by her studies and experiences, Alethia Chan MS ’22 wants to use business as a vehicle for positive change around the world.

Student Voices: Meet Thatcher Hollis ’24
A former delegate to the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute who calls Waterloo, IA, home–meet Thatcher Hollis ’24.

Student Voices: Meet Axel Létondot ’19, MPS ’21, CEMS ’21
A world-traveler with a passion for ensuring sustainable economic development and food security–meet Axel Létondot ’19, MPS ’21, CEMS ’21.

The countries that beat COVID are doing best economically
Professor Eswar Prasad says that when it comes to the pandemic and a nation state’s economic recovery, a single unifying principle applies globally.

Professor Emeritus Andrew Novakovic says the challenges are astonishing for Joe Biden’s pick to run the USDA.

Nasdaq seeks board-diversity rule that most listed firms don’t meet
Associate Professor Scott Yonker on why diversity at the highest decision-making levels of companies is so important.