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

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What makes a fraudster steal—and how to prevent it

Dyson professor Jack Little’s students learn from, and publish on, accounting frauds as part of Little’s Fraud Examination course.

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2018 eLab startups reflect partnerships across Cornell and SC Johnson College

Five of eLab’s 15 chosen 2017–2018 startups were founded by teams with students from schools within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

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Noteworthy: Chris Barrett discusses future of U.S. international food aid with ABC News

Potential changes in the upcoming 2018 Farm Bill have sparked a debate on how U.S. international food aid programs should provide assistance.

A photo of a student working in Gates Hall, home of Cornell Computing and Information Science, where many Dyson students take electives.
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Reaching out of your comfort zone with electives

It’s important to reach beyond Dyson and find specific interests, so AEM students often take electives outside of CALS to flesh out their interests.

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Quick Q & A: Miguel Gómez

Agricultural economics researcher, Dustin Hoffman fan, and a true believer in Cornell’s free-spirited teaching model—learn a little more about Miguel Gómez.

Photo of Dr. David Levine ’88, MD ’92, Business Minor co-founder discusses what he didn't learn in medical school
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Business Minor co-founder discusses what he “didn’t learn in medical school”

Interested in preparing students for careers in both science and business, Dr. Levine helped establish the Dyson Business Minor for Life Sciences Majors.

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Reflect at Cornell: Making caring about your mental health “cool”

Reflect is a national nonprofit that aims to improve students’ mental health. With Reflect at Cornell, we bring students together for honest conversations.

Photo of Dejah Powell ’18 (left) and Nancy Chau, Dyson professor (right); Powell launched Greening Chicago with the help of the S2 Scholars Program
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Societal Solutions Scholars are bettering the world, one grant at a time

Dyson’s Societal Solutions (S2) Scholars Program allows students to follow their passions, refine their career goals, and help create a better world.

Image of Cornell students from the spinach and lavender SMART teams, both led by Ed Mabaya, meet with Spinach King Lufefe Nomjana (right) outside his Cape Town café. (Credit: Global Cornell)
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Noteworthy: Student teams advise entrepreneurs in Africa

The Dyson School’s Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Team program brings student expertise to entrepreneurs in developing economies.