Tag: business
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Qiang Wu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Female CFOs are More Risk Averse
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Female CFOs can be more risk averse. Qiang Wu, associate professor of financial accounting and corporate finance, explores the differences between the sexes in this role. Qiang Wu’s current research interests include tax avoidance, accounting conservatism, debt contracting, earnings quality, auditing quality, corporate governance, financial analysts, and corporate social responsibility.…
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Pamela Treister, New York Institute of Technology – Uncompensated ER Care
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Uninsured E.R. visits are costly for hospitals. Pamela Treister, clinical assistant professor of nursing, determines preventive care can help alleviate this cost. As a nurse for more than 30 years, Pamela Treister has had the opportunity to have worked in many specialty areas: Trauma/Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Respiratory…
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Donna McCloskey, Widener University – How to Set Boundaries between Work and Home
Work is always with you in the digital age. Donna McCloskey, associate professor in the School of Business Administration at Widener University, explores how to set boundaries between work and home. Donna Weaver McCloskey is an associate professor in Widener University’s School of Business Administration. She holds a bachelor of science in finance and management…
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John Heitmann, University of Dayton – Cars and Government Regulations
Americans have long had a love affair with the automobile. John Heitmann, professor of history at the University of Dayton, explores how we re-shaped the car as it has re-shaped us. John Heitmann is a history professor at the University of Dayton. He received his Ph.D from the Johns Hopkins University in 1983. His research…
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Ranjit Dighe, SUNY Oswego – Bland Beer
Ready to belly up to the bar for another bland beer? Ranjit Dighe, professor in the department of economics at SUNY Oswego, explores how the effects of Prohibition are still being felt today. RANJIT S. DIGHE is Assistant Professor of Economics at the State University of New York at Oswego. His specialty is American macroeconomic…
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Amy Whitaker, New York University – Rethinking Artists as Investors
Should artists make more money for their work? Amy Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Administration at New York University, describes a way artists can keep paychecks coming after their artwork has already been sold. Amy Whitaker is a devoted teacher, mentor, and researcher at the intersections of art and business. At NYU, Amy teaches…
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Jeff Sovern, St. John’s University – Consumer Confusion
Do you always understand exactly what you’re signing? Jeff Sovern, professor of law at St. John’s University, discusses the contracts we all tend to sign without really reading. Jeff Sovern is a Professor of Law at St. John’s University in New York City where he teaches Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection and Introduction to Law. The New…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are flashy, but don’t forget about reliable small business owners. Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, delves into how both business ventures can have a beneficial impact on a community. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and…
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Davit Khachatryan, Babson College – Mining Patent Data for Public Good
On Babson College Week: What can patent data tell us? Davit Khachatryan, assistant professor of statistics at Babson College, explores how entrepreneurs can find some encouragement in the data. Dr. Davit Khachatryan is an applied statistician with research interests in analyzing intellectual property data to study the formation and diffusion of knowledge in emerging industries.…
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Jennifer Bailey, Babson College – Managing Resources & Mitigating Risk in Entrepreneurial Firms
On Babson College Week: Starting a new company has many pitfalls. Jennifer Bailey, assistant professor of technology and operations management at Babson College, examines how resource management can be key to keeping companies alive. Jennifer Bailey is an Assistant of Technology and Operations Management. Her areas of expertise and interest include operations management, innovation management,…