Whether the proliferation of Walmart supercenters is a help or a hindrance to the U.S. economy has long been a topic of debate. But according to new research from Charles Courtemanche, associate professor of economics in University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, the mega-retailer seems to play a role in helping lower-income families struggling with food insecurity.
The Oregon State University College of Engineering has long held a deep connection with Hewlett Packard (HP), one of the most innovative technology companies in the world, that has benefited both institutions on multiple levels.
A team of economists has concluded that soda taxes serve as a “net good,” an assessment based on an analysis of health benefits and consumer behavior.
Georgia Institute of Technology researchers found how long an entrepreneur displays the highest level of excitement during a pitch plays a major role in predicting success in receiving funding.
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi today announced the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, vice provost for research, innovation and entrepreneurship at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, as the next chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will begin serving as chancellor on Aug.
Rob Handfield, Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management
The University of Georgia’s startup program generates economic value of more than half a billion dollars annually, according to a new analysis.
Tennessee’s exports dropped by almost $500 million in “a poor fourth quarter” of 2018, according to the latest “Global Commerce”
Using data from eBay, which managed more than $14 billion in trade across more than 200 countries in 2014, two Washington University in St. Louis researchers demonstrated that a moderate improvement in the quality of language translation increased trade between countries on eBay 10.9%.
Eight visionary entrepreneurs will receive honorary degrees at Babson College’s Centennial Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 2019.
Artisanal chocolatier Goodio’s tagline, “It’s all good,” represents its drive to succeed economically and in a socially responsible manner. The company serves as a case in point on how to embrace “radical transparency” in its efforts toward sustainability, nutrient preservation, and economic stability for farmers and employees.
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), today announced it has selected five early-stage companies for the program’s first agtech cohort.
Insights from the founders panel hosted by the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and moderated by Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator Managing Director Brett Brohl (MBA ’09)
New Research Quantifies Elusive Attribute, Demonstrates Real-World Consequences of Low-Integrity Leaders
Boosted Ideas Lab, a team of four Wichita State University students, is the winner of the 2019 Shocker New Venture Competition at Wichita State University. The team's product, the Boost Hoop, is a shot-arc developer and confidence booster for developing basketball players.
Opposites may attract and drive each other a little crazy, but, together, they can make satisfactory decisions despite their divergent attitudes
In a report published by the London International Vintners Exchange (Liv-ex), researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Syracuse University provide realistic prices for 2018 Bordeaux wines.
Researchers at West Virginia University have studied the overwhelming, detrimental effects of opioid abuse on this state and the nation, and a new wave of the epidemic may be the most daunting yet.
Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico have signed an umbrella Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to bolster national security and advance science and engineering. The CRADA allows the labs and university to explore research collaborations among scientists, faculty and students in several areas, including ongoing projects. The agreement will immediately launch two projects focusing on radiation testing and developing particle detector designs for the European particle physics laboratory CERN.
Most research into compliance looks at how organizations follow regulations. Researchers at Vanderbilt and University of Virginia are among the first to examine whether the rules themselves could be contributing to violations.
The 39th annual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) takes place at the Babson College Wellesley MA campus June 5-8, 2019.
The Wireless Access for Health initiative uses computing and mobile technology to improve public health care delivery for millions of people in the Philippines. It’s an example of a public-private partnership that makes strategic use of business’ ability to innovate and scale with the public sector’s understanding of the underserved.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet, Emmy and Tony-winning actress Blythe Danner and civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John Lewis will receive honorary degrees at Tulane University’s 2019 Commencement on May 18.
Members of the Green Briq venture, a Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program venture, work with locals in Kisumu, Kenya, to create fuel briquettes from dried hyacinth, an invasive plant species found in the waters of East Africa.05/02/19By Courtney AllenUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Through its unique opportunities focused on social entrepreneurship and humanitarian technology development, the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program attracts a diverse group of Penn State students wanting to inspire change.
The University, ranked No. 1 among all Texas public universities, was recognized for its quality, price, alumni earnings, timely graduation and access for low-income students.
The Global Health Impact Index, developed by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York to rank pharmaceutical companies based on their drugs’ impact on global health, is launching a new, more-robust model that addresses even more diseases worldwide.
Mount Sinai Health System celebrated its 34th annual Crystal Ball party by honoring Peter W. May, Chairman of Mount Sinai’s Boards of Trustees since 2002.
Building a business while juggling academics and life is no easy task – but there are Babson College entrepreneurs who are doing it. For them, there is the Butler Launch Pad’s Fast Track Cohort. The 2018-2019 cohort, a group of undergraduate and graduate student and alumni entrepreneurs, met weekly through the academic year to get feedback, support each other, hold each other accountable, and work on their business playbooks.
Alliance to focus value-based community care for northern New Jersey
DHS S&T has awarded $10 million across nine small businesses for ten Phase II contracts through the DHS Small Business Innovation Research program.
Which question are you more inclined to ask as a manager: How can I create a workplace where people thrive? How can I get people to ensure my organization thrives and its goals are met? The distinction between these two questions may signal whether you’re viewing your organization more as a living organism or as a bureaucratic machine.
A deep dive into entrepreneurship among black women in resource-constrained environments in Detroit. The power of oral traditions in intergenerational decision-making. Overcoming barriers between behavioral science and engineering with an eye toward sustainable construction. All three of these radically different areas of research are being led by the University of Virginia’s new Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative.
Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern said there were two themes running through her professional career: a love of learning and a love of working. Speaking at Darden as part of a Leadership Speaker Series event, McGovern said both themes were present early in her life.
Babson College Adjunct Professor and corporate sustainability professional Asheen Phansey MBA’08 plans to bridge numerous initiatives into a systematic strategy and vision in his new role as Babson’s Director of Sustainability.
Research published online late last month in Production and Operations Management provides an analytical framework to assess the impact of tracking/monitoring technology on both drivers and insurance companies — and shows how it can benefit both
Three-quarters of residents of the South's "It City" are souring on the rapid pace of growth and say they want their tax dollars to go toward something other than business development.
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance has a new Gulf Star partner, Chevron. Chevron's partnership will support a benthic habitat mapping project.
The University of Utah has received a $335,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to assess the effectiveness of its newly launched Invest in U program, an income share agreement program aimed at helping students finish their degrees faster. The grant also will allow the U to develop and highlight best practices and innovative models with other large, public universities interested in exploring income share agreement and other degree completion programs.
Bi-annual Program to focus on the Green New Deal: Private and Public Investment for our Climate Future
Canisius was one of only five universities, worldwide, to advance to the 2019 Global Finals of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge. The team competed against approximately 1,100 universities from 90 countries to secure a spot at the Global Finals.
DHS S&T has awarded $1,656,206.00 to Halo X-ray Technologies Ltd (HXT) in Nottingham, UK, to develop and implement an automatic threat resolution system for use with X-ray imaging of carry-on and checked baggage.
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