
Jun 18
Academic founders build broader tech, new study finds
New research from Gies Business suggests that founders with academic backgrounds may engage problems differently from their industry peers thanks to a mindset shaped not by product-market fit, but by intellectual curiosity.

Jun 13
UN Human Development Report cites Gies research on collective intelligence
Three of Gies professor Pranav Gupta's research articles are cited in the 2025 United Nations Human Development Report, which calls for a new vision of AI-augmented human flourishing, rooted in collaboration, intentional innovation, and investment in people's capabilities.

Jun 05
Economist Julian Reif unpacks the “Economics of Clean Air” and its profound impact on Illinois
Reif, whose research explores the intricate relationship between health, pollution, and economic factors, shed light on Illinois' air pollution trends, their associated risks, and potential policy solutions.