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Leave your comfort zone to achieve motivation and growth

Developing a skill such as public speaking can be uncomfortable, but new research shows that instead of avoiding discomfort, seeking it out can actually result in better motivation.

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Covid-19 Accelerated the Adoption of Telehealth: ls it here to stay?

Cornell MBAs, physicians, and faculty weigh in on telehealth’s benefits to patients, obstacles to widespread adoption, and projections for its future.

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Four Cornell Tech MBAs Launched Univie to Create Digital Medical Records for Refugees

The cofounders hatched the idea for Univie after participating in a medical records hackathon in Tel Aviv sponsored by the World Health Organization.

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In the Electric Vehicle Race, China is Coming First

Alicia García Herrero analyzes the EV manufacturing race and discusses how the EV sector could become the next bottleneck in the global supply chain.

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Can combining finances lead to long-lasting love?

A new study shows that it pays to pool finances if you’re seeking a higher level of satisfaction, harmony, and commitment in serious relationships.

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Cornell Alternative Investments Symposium Speakers Discuss Trends, Strategies, ESG

Speakers discussed private equity, venture capital, real estate, and the impact of ESG values at the Johnson Private Equity and Credit Club event.

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Preparing for the Greener Future of Electric Garbage Trucks

Yimi Zhao, MBA ’22, made the business case for electric garbage trucks in an internship enabled by Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund.

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Pfizer executive describes making the impossible, possible

Pfizer Group President Angela Hwang MBA ’94 discussed her leadership and Pfizer’s journey to help combat COVID-19 at the 2022 Hatfield lecture.

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Ideology impacts who seeks federal benefits

New research finds low-income conservatives are just as likely as liberals to accept federal assistance, so long as there’s a work requirement.