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Contributor and co-editor Chris Barrett addresses resilience in the face of chronic poverty in new book

A new book, The Economics of Poverty Traps, co-edited by Chris Barrett, highlights research on the mechanisms that keep people entrenched in poverty.

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A new approach to thinking: Performance-based pay in the nonprofit sector

Research by Dr. Sarah Wolfolds, Assistant Professor at the Dyson School, reveals how firms can use performance-based pay to their advantage in the non-profit sector.

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The college application process: How mine led me to Cornell

The process of applying to colleges can be incredibly intimidating. One Dyson undergraduate student shares her experience and tips for applying to Cornell.

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Dyson veterans reflect on their Cornell experience

In recognition of Veterans Day, Dyson veterans reflect on their Cornell experience.

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Tips for making an impact and taking advantage of the endless opportunities at Dyson

One student shares her tips for making an impact and taking advantage of the endless opportunities at the Cornell Dyson School.

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An Interview with Imbolo Mbue, author of ‘Behold the Dreamers: A Novel’

Imbolo Mbue, author of ‘Behold the Dreamers: A Novel,’ comes to Dyson to as part of the Dyson School’s Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

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Internship takeaways from Dyson undergrads

Now that summer internships have come to an end and fall coursework is underway, here are some takeaways from Dyson undergraduates’ summer internships.

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Research Recap: Does investment in public transit decrease traffic congestion?

Research co-authored by Dyson School Associate Professor Cynthia Lin Lawell explores how investment in public transit affects traffic congestion.

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Advice for new Dyson students from those who came before

Being a new student can be overwhelming—but there are so many good things to come. Current Dyson students and alumni offer their best advice for the incoming class.