ILR student's sunscreen business idea moves forward

ILR School student Kristen McClellan '12 is developing her business idea for a spray-on sunscreen system after appearing on an MTV-sponsored entrepreneurship contest.

Personal fabricators and 3-D printers will spur innovation

3-D printer technology will dramatically change how products are made, designed and consumed, say Cornell professor Hod Lipson and analyst Melba Kurman in a new report. (Jan. 4, 2011)

Hotel students help local organizations grow

As graduate students in the School of Hotel Administration learned about service marketing in class, they also put their new knowledge into practice through work with local organizations. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Butter business booming thanks to global warming

Global warming has curbed butter production worldwide, which has boosted U.S. exports of both butter and cheese, experts reported at Cornell's Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference Dec. 14. (Dec. 15, 2010)

Economist at outlook conference says he is hopeful for a 2011 economic rally

The national economy is not merely a minefield, but a mind field as well, said Cornell economist William Schulze, the keynote speaker at the annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference Dec. 14. (Dec. 14, 2010)

ILR social science experts address gender discrimination

In a panel discussion in New York City Dec. 10, social scientists from the ILR School applied their expertise to three gender discrimination cases in hiring, occupational segregation and pay inequity. (Dec. 13, 2010)

Top alumni restaurateurs share their recipes for success at New York City event

A panel of Cornell food entrepreneur experts, including a chef, sommelier, restaurateur and executive, pondered the successes and challenges of this growing industry, Dec. 6 in New York. (Dec. 9, 2010)

Alumna offers tips on using entrepreneurial thinking<br /> to foster career success

Young Mi Park '79 offered entrepreneurial ideas for fostering career success Dec. 7 at the New York Public Library's Science, Industry and Business Library on Madison Avenue.

CCTEC celebrates banner year in 2009-10

With its largest number of spinoff businesses launched to date, the Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise and Commercialization had its most successful year in FY 2010. (Dec. 8, 2010)