INTEREST CATEGORY: MARKETING AND SOCIETY, DOCTORAL STUDENTS
POSTING TYPE: Awards

Author: Kelly Marting

“Business for a Better World” Dissertation Proposal Competition Winners Announced

The College of Business at Colorado State University is thrilled to share the results of this spring’s dissertation proposal competition. Submissions were evaluated in terms of 1) benefit to society/creating a better world; (2) theoretical contribution in creating new knowledge; (2) substantive contribution for multiple stakeholders, and (4) sound/appropriate methodology. Each of the winning researchers receive $6,000 to fund their work, and they have been invited to participate in a virtual research workshop on Sept 17. Congratulations to:

Ariel de Fauconberg, University of Cambridge, Advisor: Matthew Grimes
“The Power (and Stigma) of Oil: Strategic Identity Position and Innovation in the Energy Sector”

Diana Jue-Rajasingh, University of Michigan, Advisors: Jordan Siegel and Mark Mizruchi
“Development Markets and Businesses for Environmental Health Innovations”

Youngtak Kim, University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, Advisor: Sundar Bharadwaj
“Do Sustainable New Products Contribute to Firm Value?”