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

Dyson Dean Lynn Wooten takes a photo with students
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Connecting with your professors beyond the classroom

Throughout my training to become a professor, and during the course of my life, I have been inspired by those who dedicate their lives to teaching others.

Jack Little Fraud Prevention
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The future of fraud protection begins with you

If corporate giants have the resources to fight fraud and still struggle to stop it, what does that mean for everyday consumers like you and me?

Noteworthy: Aija Leiponen on cell service problems in CNY and northern PA
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Noteworthy: Aija Leiponen on cell service problems in CNY and northern PA

The region’s geography and the reluctance of cellular providers to make improvements in less populated areas contribute to cell service dead zones.

A large group of students around tables in the gym
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The ultimate guide to getting more involved on campus

If you are a new Dyson freshman, sophomore transfer, or anyone in between wondering where you’ll fit in, don’t fret! I found my path here and so will you.

Dr. Alka Nishar and Devangi Nishar Parekh ’09, founders of AZA. Image credit: Apparel Resources
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Noteworthy: Devangi Nishar Parekh ’09 talks about Aza’s success in India and beyond

Parekh and the company’s founder, Alka Nishar (who’s also her mom), discuss Aza’s business strategy and move into the international marketplace.

Photo of Chris Barrett talking about food aid with D.C. policymakers
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Cornell Chronicle: Chris Barrett talks food aid to D.C. policymakers

“We sacrifice roughly 40,000 children’s lives annually because of antiquated food aid policies,” said Barrett before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Me speaking to high school students during my book tour stop in South Africa last year.
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The power of doing things differently and standing out at the Dyson School

Having really taken my own path at Cornell and beyond, here is my advice for Dyson students who seek to do things differently and stand out in the crowd.

Noteworthy: Ed McLaughlin’s food retail Q&A with FreshFruitPortal.com
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Noteworthy: Ed McLaughlin’s food retail Q&A with FreshFruitPortal.com

McLaughlin discusses the changing food retail landscape and what its future might look like—discount retailers, Wal-Mart, and the Amazon/Whole Foods merger.

Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements
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Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements

Research co-authored by Cynthia Lin Lawell finds that improvements in energy efficiency may actually increase rather than decrease energy use.