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Cornell prof. talks about voter confidence as absentee ballots are counted
Assistant Professor Bill Schmidt says talk of illegal ballots and voter fraud could be contributing to the political divide in the country.

Machine learning research can detect fake news domains upon registration
Professor Bill Schmidt and colleagues used machine learning to develop a tool that pinpoints new domains created to promote false information.

Sunshine through my window
Anshul Bakhda, MBA ’21, focused on luxury hospitality, sustainability, and strategic business initiatives during his remote summer internship.

Without more enforcement, tax evasion will spread like a virus
The I.R.S. is on few people’s most-loved lists, yet the agency needs more money to enforce the tax code, says Professor Emeritus Bob Frank.

How to train and attract future hospitality leaders?
Dean Kate Walsh discusses how COVID has impacted recent SHA alumni, forced changes in SHA teaching, and how hospitality can attract the best and brightest students.

How lack of trust is translating into India’s falling growth rate
Professor Kaushik Basu discusses India’s economic recovery in this expert views piece.

Biodegradability: The Future of Plastics
CEO Molly Morse spoke to students about Mango Materials’ capacity to transform plastics pollution by speeding up the biodegradability of polymers.

Faculty profiles: Research focus, from ‘fintech’ to nutrition
Professor William Cong is seen as one of the most influential fintech scholars today.

Present Value: Kaitlin Woolley on achieving goals and connecting around food
Marketing Professor Kaitlin Woolley discusses her research on goal pursuit, information avoidance, and how food facilitates social connection.