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DocSIG x Higher Ed SIG joint networking dinner reception
The DocSIG x Higher Ed SIG joint networking dinner reception was a resounding success! Doctoral students had a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and build valuable relationships within our academic community. This event showcased the incredible value of networking in fostering collaboration, mentorship, and growth for emerging scholars.
We were honored to celebrate two outstanding contributors:
Dr. Dhruv Grewal, recipient of the Higher Ed SIG Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Atefeh Yazdanparast Ardestani, recipient of the Higher Ed SIG Service Award.
Congratulations to the winners!
PhD Project Luncheon
We were thrilled to attend the PhD Project luncheon at Summer AMA, where our DocSIG officers joined an engaging discussion with journal editors. This luncheon was a significant moment for us, as we had the unique opportunity to present the exclusive early results of the “Who Went Where” report for the 2023/24 job market cohort, delivered by our officer Reza Pedarpour.
Our participation underscored the strong partnership we’ve cultivated with the Marketing section of the PhD Project. We are deeply grateful for the continued collaboration with their leadership, including Priscilla Pena, Nicole Davis, and Donovan Gordon, who are driving impactful change in promoting diversity and inclusion in business education.
The PhD Project is revolutionizing workplace diversity by focusing on increasing the diversity of business PhDs, which in turn transforms business education and leadership. Their commitment to innovation, entrepreneurialism, and determination aligns seamlessly with our goals at DocSIG.
Mentors Breakfast
Grateful for an inspiring morning at the DocSIG Mentor’s Breakfast during the AMA Summer 2024 conference in Boston! Thanks to our generous sponsors, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee for making this event possible.
First, we would like to congratulate the winner of the 2024 “Mathew Joseph” DocSIG Emerging Scholar Award, Dr. Luca Cascio Rizza from LUISS Guido Carli University, now University of Southern California. Luca was nominated by his co-authors and mentors for his outstanding research and publications in his doctoral program. Congratulations, Luca on this well-deserved honor.
The event brought together a stellar lineup of mentors, providing doctoral students with unparalleled access to seasoned professionals. The mentors generously shared their wealth of experience, offering unique perspectives on navigating the job market and forging a successful early career.
A shoutout to our incredible mentors who shared their wisdom:
- Dr. Cait Lamberton
- Dr. Rebecca Hamilton
- Dr. Charles Noble
- Dr. Stephanie Noble
- Dr. Ellen Pullis
- Dr. Vicki Morwitz
- Dr. Kay Peters
- Dr. Amber Epp
- Dr. Vamsi Kanuri
- Dr. Karen Winterich
- Dr. Shrihari Sridhar
- Dr. V Kumar
- Dr. Nailya Ordabayeva
- Dr. K. Sivakumar (“Siva”)
- Dr. Anindita Chakravarty
- Dr. Girish Mallapragada
- Dr. Nita Umashankar
- Dr. Jenny van Doorn
- Dr. Rebecca Slotegraaf
- Dr. Valerie Good
- Dr. Alok Saboo
A heartfelt thank you to all the DocSIG members who attended and actively engaged in gaining valuable insights. Your enthusiasm made the event truly special!
Kudos to the DocSIG officers for their hard work in organizing this enlightening gathering. Thank you to our chair Brittany Beck, our chair-elect, Julia van de Sandt, Ishita Nagpal, Allison Crick-Smith, Danielle Hass, Sameed Kahn, Reza Pedarpour, Donovan Gordon, and our past chair, Kevin Barrera, for all of your hard work and help during the events. Additionally, thank you to our faculty mentor, Dr. Mathew Joseph, for his guidance and assistance.
Interested in making DocSIG your SIG? Add DocSIG to your AMA membership today and enjoy exclusive access to networking events at our AMA conferences! Follow along for more information on our upcoming webinars and networking activities.
Find more information here: https://docsig.org/
Find more information on the AMA Winter Conference 2025: https://www.ama.org/events/academic/2025-ama-winter-academic-conference/
Special Session
DocSIG’s thrilled to announce our special session, “Strategic Insights: Who Went Where Report Presentation and AI Applications for Doctoral Students” which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17th at 8am directly succeeding the Mentors Breakfast. Following a brief presentation of the Who Went Where? Report results, our expert panelists will explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discuss implications for doctoral students. Leading this special session are Dr. Andre Martin (Dr. Dre), Dr. Rebeca Perren, and Dr. Luca Cascio Rizzo. Join this special session to learn more.
