Communication, Digital Technology, and Organization CTO

Are you a scientist/engineer in management research?

Excited to share our professional development workshop From Lab to Business School (2nd Edition): Leveraging STEM Experience in Management this coming AOM. It would be held in-person at the Sheraton Boston Hotel on August 4 from 4-6pm.

Panelists:

Elizabeth Pontikes (BS Physics, Yale University; Associate Professor, University of California Davis)

Rembrand Koning (BS Mathematics, University of Chicago; Assistant Professor, Harvard Business School)

Luis Diestre (BS Telecommunication Engineering at U Zaragoza; Professor, IE Business School)

Jay Anand (BTech Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology; Professor, Ohio State University)

Organizers:

Raquel Pruna  (PhD Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Barcelona; PhD Candidate, ESADE Business School)

Kaushik Bagchi (BS Mathematics, Ohio State University; PhD Candidate, ESADE Business School)

Angelo Romasanta (MSc Chemistry, Univ. of Bologna; Postdoc, ESADE Business School)

Abstract:

Scholars from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) backgrounds are increasingly entering the field of management. Yet, an undergrad, master's, or PhD training in STEM is currently underutilized in the management field, and even at worst, seen as a liability. Transitioning to management often demands that these scholars unlearn their previous habits and ways of thinking. Apart from these paradigmatic differences, the skills needed to navigate the social landscape in management academia may be challenging to newcomers. In this PDW, we explore how scholars with previous science experience can overcome the challenges in transitioning to management. More importantly, we explore how they can leverage their unique STEM background to thrive in their new field. We will discuss the following:

• Forming your new research identity in management
• Leveraging your previous skills and capabilities from STEM in management
• Understanding the differences in research practices and methods between STEM and management
• Building your social network and navigating the academic landscape
• Conceptualizing the impact of your research in management (vs. STEM)