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SMART Program reflections: Herbal View in South Africa

The SMART program was one of the most enriching experiences I’ve had at Cornell thus far. It was extremely rewarding to be able to use direct concepts from our Dyson classes and apply it to a real-world small business, especially in a developing economy.

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China churns out half the world’s steel, and other steelmakers feel pinched

Eswar Prasad, professor of trade policy at the Dyson School, provides insight into the U.S. share of global production of steel, and why the industry is under threat from steelmakers in China and other competing countries.

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5 ways we should (all) manage our money like women

Dyson finance professor Vicki Bogan contributes expert insight into financial confidence and why lacking financial confidence often leads to better returns for women.

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Women in Leadership program enrolls 1,000 students

eCornell’s Women in Leadership certificate program reaches a major milestone, enrolling 1,000 students since it launched in January 2017.

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Dejah Powell uses awards to help feed her Chicago neighborhood

Last summer, Dejah Powell, Dyson ’18, led a volunteer effort to plant a community garden at her former elementary garden, a project that won several national awards.

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SMART Program reflections: Dirkosh Crunch in Ethiopia

I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Cornell’s Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Team (SMART) as a consultant for Dirkosh Crunch, a small agri-business, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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New York vintners urged to pop their corks at annual wine event

A number of Dyson faculty, including professor Brad Rickard, discussed changes and recent trends in the wine industry at the B.E.V. NY conference and symposium, held Feb. 28 to March 2.

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Teaching online sharpens instruction in the classroom

Dyson professor Allan Filipowicz recounts the transformational impact of using eCornell, Cornell’s online professional learning unit, to teach three days of course material in just one day.

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Quick Q & A: Arnab Basu

Soccer aficionado, development and labor economics expert, and early career journalist in India—learn a little more about Arnab Basu, professor at the Dyson School.