Category: Business
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Jonathan Wynn, University of Massachusetts Amherst – Festivals
Bringing people together for a weekend can be better for a city than building a museum. Jonathan Wynn, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses how more performances and less concrete can lead to fewer problems for cities. Jonathan Wynn works at the intersection of urban and cultural sociology. His two…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Sounds of the City
The sounds of a city can be just as distinct as its skyline. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explores the noises that permeate the neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.…
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Steven Whiting, University of Central Florida – Teamwork
It pays to be a team player. Steven Whiting, assistant professor of management at the University of Central Florida, examines how being part of the team can lead to a bigger payday from your employer. Steven Whiting is an Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida…
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Hemant Sashittal, St. John Fisher College – Reaching College Students Through Snapchat
Knowing how to use the latest social media platform can be a boon for your brand. Hemant Sashittal, professor of marketing at St. John Fisher College, details how certain brands are using Snapchat to get in touch with a younger audience. Hemant Sashittal currently serves as professor of marketing at the School of Business at…
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Dylan Minor, Harvard Business School – Toxic Workers
Having a toxic worker on your staff can cause big problems. Dylan Minor, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, explores the cost of having even one person bringing down the office. Dylan Minor is a visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he teaches a first…
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Garth Heutel, Georgia State University – Solar Geoengineering
How does an economist look at climate change? Garth Heutel, assistant professor of economics at Georgia State University, explains his research into the benefits and risks of solar geoengineering. Garth Heutel is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University and a Faculty Research Fellow at…
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Pierre McDonagh, University of Bath – Electric Cars
The electric car has yet to hit the mainstream. Pierre McDonagh, professor of marketing at the University of Bath, delves into the steps to get electric vehicles in more driveways. Pierre’s research primarily focuses on the (im)possibility of sustainability within the prevailing order and oppositional counter culture. He has published widely on the interactions among…
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Anne Bowers, University of Toronto – Value of Diamonds
Are you thinking of popping the question soon? Anne Bowers, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, explores how the story attached to a diamond may move the price more than the 4 C’s. Anne Bowers is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Rotman. Her primary…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Beneficial Innovation
When companies are innovative, they can bring benefit, but also harm. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, explains that not all these companies have our best interests at heart. Dr. Robert Edgell is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and a Visiting Professor at the Swiss Business…
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Michael Kraus, Yale – Clothing & Behavior
Do the clothes make the man? Michael Kraus, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Yale University, examines how what you wear can affect your job performance and social status. Professor Kraus’ research interest include how people perceive and explain the attainment of social status, how these status perceptions influence emotions and behavior in both cooperative and competitive settings, and…