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Research Recap: Can groundwater conservation policies have unintended consequences?

C.-Y. Cynthia Lin Lawell and Cornell students examine possible perverse consequences of incentive-based programs for agricultural groundwater conservation.

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Dyson recognizes achievements and award winners for 2018–2019 academic year

Dyson held its annual awards reception to honor outstanding students, faculty, and staff for their contriubtions thoughout the 2018–19 academic year.

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International Agribusiness Fellows: Reflections from Catalonia, Spain

Over spring break, Cornell International Agribusiness Fellows traveled to Catalonia, Spain, to immerse themselves into a week of co-ops, culture, and cuisine.

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Yasmin Watt ’22: Challenging the status quo to create a supportive community

Inspired by her parents and Cornell alumni, Yasmin Watt ’22 chose Cornell because she wants to become a passionate business leader.

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Making partner: How Jen Davis ’99 discovered her passion and forged a path at Goldman Sachs

Davis’s path to investment banking was an evolution, not a predetermined destination. She reminds us it’s important to keep an open mind about career paths.

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2019 SMART program reflections: Azuri Health, Kenya

The 2019 Azuri Health SMART team traveled to Kenya. They were challenged to work with the company to find market opportunities for growth.

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At Dyson, we collaborate: Five tips for a successful group project

Are you still searching for a way to survive and thrive in group projects? Dyson’s Claire Stewart ’20 offers five tips for success.

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2019 SMART program reflections: Cau Chocolates, Indonesia

Students reflect on their SMART program trip Indonesia where they were tasked with helping a family-owned company expand its chocolate-production business.

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The truths of teaching: Retiring Dyson School professors reflect on their careers

Dyson School faculty Dale Grossman, Ed McLaughlin, and Deb Streeter spoke to alumni and friends as they were honored at the Last Lecture event in NYC.