Business & Society Program | Centers & Labs

Led by Founder and Director Michael Posner, the Center advances a “pro-business, high standards” model. Center staff research the impact of common industry practices on workers and communities, and engage with companies and external stakeholders to develop industry-level solutions to address human rights challenges. The Center’s research is integrated with NYU Stern's curriculum to empower future business leaders to make practical progress on human rights performance. 

Led by Director Amy Skoczlas Cole, the Center for Sustainable Business aims to help current and future business leaders embrace proactive and innovative mainstreaming of sustainability, resulting in competitive advantage and resiliency for their companies as well as a positive impact for society. The Center offers research opportunities, as well as internship and job connections for students.

Led by Faculty Director Jonathan Haidt and Managing Director Zach Rausch, the Tech & Society Lab at NYU Stern advances research on how rapidly changing technologies are reshaping childhood, education, mental health, and human flourishing. Our work focuses especially on children and adolescents, with research spanning smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence, educational technology, gaming, online gambling, and pornography.