Events
Final Exams
May 9-18
Dyson School Extension Seminar Series
May 16: "Trends in the Production Costs and Marketing of Vinifera Grapes in the Finger Lakes," 3-4pm, 100 Mann Library
Senior Week
May 20-25
Senior Class Convocation
May 26, Noon-1pm, Schoellkopf Stadium
Commencement
May 27, 11am-Noon, Schoellkopf Stadium; Dyson School Recognition & Diplomas, Ag Quad, Immediately Following Commencement
Course Spotlight
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Undergraduate CourseAEM 2190Introduction to Applied Portfolio Management |
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Graduate CourseAEM 7100Econometrics I |
Dyson School Spotlight
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Edible "stop signs" in food could help control overeating An experiment by Prof. Brian Wansink, published this month in Health Psychology, shows students can better regulate potato chip consumption when serving sizes are marked by colored chips. |
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Prof. Eswar Prasad and the Brookings Institution create a new Financial Times interactive graphic that tracks the renminbi's nominal and real exchange rates against China's main trading partners. |
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Dyson School #3 in 2012 Businessweek Rankings Businessweek has released its 2012 rankings of undergraduate business programs in the U.S. and the Dyson School is now #3, up from #5 last year! |
Warren Hall Access During the Renovation
The second and third floors of Warren Hall are currently not accessible for people with mobility disabilities. Classes, seminars, or meetings can be accommodated in an alternative location, but please let the event organizer(s) or relevant personnel know of your needs and to discuss appropriate options. For additional information, please contact the Dyson School at 607-255-4576.
Dyson Faculty in the News
How to Avoid a Global Food Crisis
"The world faces a major challenge in the coming decades as global food demand is poised for unprecedented growth....
"Human appetites for basic crops such as grains and pulses may decrease, but demand to grow these crops for animal feedstock will increase many more times. All of these developments will magnify the pressure on the crop land, fossil fuel energy, and water necessary to produce feed and food....
"We need a multi-pronged strategy to ensure our grandchildren's generations do not confront chronic global food crises of the sort that our grandparents' generations so skilfully averted on our behalf."
Research and Extension
Dairy Farm Business Summary, New York Large Herd Farms, 300 Cows or Larger, 2011
Authors: Karszes, Knoblauch, Putnam
Super-Additionality: A Neglected Force in Markets for Carbon Offsets
Authors: Bento, Kanbur, Leard
Creating Place for the Displaced: Migration and Urbanization in Asia
Authors: Beall, Guha-Khasnobis, Kanbur
