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January 21, 2020

Redefining the modern career

Linda Schweitzer was supposed to be an architect. And, if she wasn’t going to be an architect, she was going to be an engineer, and then maybe a mathematician. But... More

January 7, 2020

Taking the world of accounting and business into the future

George Addair is quoted as saying, “Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” And, Maryam Firoozi did not let fear stop her from pursuing her... More

December 10, 2019

An academic trifecta of physics, business technology, and theology to help technology startups succeed

Stoyan Tanev is changing the landscape of how technology startups articulate their product value and compete in the international market. His research program is multifaceted, combining his science, engineering, business—and... More

November 26, 2019

The knack for finding the hidden gem

Lindsay McShane understands marketing, in fact, she eats, sleeps, and breathes marketing, and has for the last 15 years. With three degrees in the discipline and years of research, it... More

November 12, 2019

Helping developing countries build a strong global profile

José Rojas-Méndez is not only a visionary in the field of nation brand personality and consumer behaviour, but he is also one of few researchers in the world committed to... More

October 29, 2019

An agent of change: Working towards a collaborative, multicultural work environment

Luciara Nardon is not only creating a new narrative on how to do research in business, but she is also an agent of change who is dedicated to cultural and... More

October 15, 2019

At the intersection of international business, technology entrepreneurship, and innovation

One might say that Diane Isabelle is an academic chameleon because of her ability to adapt and grow within her career, her research, and her teaching methodologies. With a robust,... More

October 1, 2019

From corporate restructuring to corporate governance: A passion for taking chances

Isaac Otchere is an academic visionary who frequently branches outside of his comfort zone to explore topical issues. Although an expert in finance, his research program consists of a diverse... More

September 24, 2019

Stock Split Event Analysis

By: Marcus Sickert, Bachelor of Commerce student, concentration in Finance This summer I was afforded the opportunity to work alongside professors Yuriy Zabolotnyuk (Associate Professor, Finance) and Isaac Otchere (Professor,... More

September 17, 2019

It’s a match: Good leaders foster good employees

Greg Sears is contributing to the way businesses and organizations assess, hire, and manage employees through his research. Sears is an Associate Professor of Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviour... More

September 10, 2019

Not Your Typical Summer Internship

By: Sophia Krystek, BCom/19, MSc in Management candidate As a recent graduate from the Bachelor of Commerce program that is heading into the Master of Science (MSc) program in the... More

September 3, 2019

A synergistic approach with business to tackle today’s supply-chain problems

In today’s global economy, businesses look to the field of mathematical modeling to tackle complex supply-chain issues. This is a vital piece to helping businesses create value in their products... More