Discovery at Carlson

Carlson Faculty Show The Dark Side of Corporate Philanthropy Reputation Insurance

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Professor Jiao Luo's research in Strategic Management Journal shows that might not be the case and pinpoints one industry where corporate giving serves as cover for larger problems: the U.S. petroleum...

Learn More

Assistant Professor Tjomme Rusticus Weighs the Benefits of Competition for the Banking Industry

Monday, March 4, 2019

The financial crisis of 2008-2009 provided a perfect opportunity for Assistant Professor Tjomme Rusticus to test the connection between bank competition and financial stability, as well as its impact ...

Learn More

Professor Kingshuk Sinha Optimizes Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Operations in Remote Underserved Communities for Nonprofits

Monday, March 4, 2019

Throughout his career as a research professor of supply chain and operations management, Kingshuk Sinha has learned that whenever you have a demand problem, you have to look at the supply chain.

Learn More

Finance Professor Stephen T. Parente Explains the Costs Behind Healthcare Spending

Monday, March 4, 2019

Recent news-making research reported that the U.S. spends twice as much as 10 other countries on health care but sees outcomes that rank below those nations. Though that creates cause for concern, Pro...

Learn More

Associate Professor William Hedgcock Finds That Achieving a Goal is the First Step

Monday, March 4, 2019

Research by Associate Professor William Hedgcock shows that approaching things in a way that seems to run counter to what most people habitually do creates better results. With tasks that require seve...

Learn More

Assistant Professor Jason Chan Uncovers Social Media Tactics Used by Hate Groups

Monday, March 4, 2019

Professor Jason Chan and his co-authors researched the relationship between the Internet and racial hate crimes in the U.S. and found not just a connection between the two but insights into how online...

Learn More

Associate Professor Colleen Flaherty Manchester Investigates Gender Pay Dynamics

Monday, March 4, 2019

Professor Colleen Manchester and her co-authors found a key component to the flip in the pay gap: an organization’s diversity goals. While women are less represented in higher ranks in companies, simp...

Learn More

Team Mindfulness and Productivity: What’s the Connection?

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Mindfulness is now mainstream in the U.S., helping millions manage stress and chronic pain. The business world also embraces "mindfulness at work" programs.

Learn More

What 10 Seasons of German Soccer Reveal About Diversity

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Small differences in competitive situations can make a big difference. That was the conclusion of Professor Avner Ben-Ner and his coauthors, Drs. John-Gabriel Licht and Jin Park in their latest resear...

Learn More