CSVC’s Tata Innovation Dialogue Delivers Career-Building Insights
Elevate! Event Empowers Underrepresented Creatives with Expert Strategies for Success
For Whom Does the Bell Toll? It Tolls for CTA
Alumni
November 24, 2024
From Smith to EY: A Strategic Career Journey
Early planning and networking helped Shubham Arora secure a summer internship that transitioned to a full-time role at EY. Smith's MSIS program, career services, and alumni network provided invaluable support, bridging technology and management for career success.
November 18, 2024
From Intern to Analyst: Charting a Career in Data Analytics
Deepak Dhole, MSIS ’23, leveraged Smith's career resources, cutting-edge coursework, and a strategic internship to secure a full-time role at Navy Federal Credit Union. His journey exemplifies innovation, resilience, and the power of networking.
November 15, 2024
Volo Sports COO’s Passion For Sports Helps Everyone Get In The Game
Nayla Bautista ’07 turned her passion for sports and community-building into a career as COO of Volo Sports, leading national operations and expanding access to recreational opportunities. She previously grew Volo Kids, providing free sports programs for underserved youth.
December 09, 2024
Students gained insights into career-building in the areas of consulting and social innovation fr
Financial management, potential limited access to resources and promotion are all roadblocks to success for creatives with entrepreneurial aspirations. But a panel of experts has a few tips to overcome them.
December 06, 2024
by Samuel Handwerger, CPA&n
Faculty Insights On Latest News
Marketing
October 04, 2024
Small Businesses Take Big Hit from Apple’s Privacy Regulation
Smith marketing professor Daniel McCarthy's research found that Apple's 2021 App Tracking Transparency (ATT) significantly impacted small direct-to-consumer businesses. ATT caused a 37% drop in ad click-through rates and up to a 60% revenue decline for smaller firms reliant on Facebook ads.
Decision, Operations and Information Technologies, Finance, Marketing
September 11, 2024
Smith Experts Explain Google Antitrust Implications
Google faces major antitrust cases for monopolizing digital advertising and search. Research Professor Kislaya Prasad suggests that ending exclusive agreements could increase competition, while Associate Professor Bobby Zhou emphasizes breaking up business units like Google’s search could benefit competitors, advertisers, and consumers.
September 10, 2024
Smith Experts Discuss how Apple’s AI-enhanced iPhones will Affect Users, Market Position
Smith School marketing professor P.K. Kannan says Apple's iPhone 16, powered by “Apple Intelligence,” marks a significant upgrade, particularly in privacy-focused AI and computational photography, aiding both user experience and market competitiveness.
Accounting and Information Assurance
Why Man + Machine Adds Up to Better Stock Picks
New research from Sean Cao at the University of Maryland’s Smith School shows that AI and human stock analysts complement each other. AI excels in processing large data, while humans outperform in complex, intangible contexts. Combining both reduces errors and improves predictions.
Decision, Operations and Information Technologies
September 17, 2024
Solving the Urban Air Mobility Problem
Smith professors Raghu Raghavan and Bruce Golden's research on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) explores routing and scheduling challenges for electric flying taxis. Their study addresses passenger demand, battery management, and real-world logistics, aiming to maximize transport efficiency in future smart cities.
Management and Organization
September 13, 2024
How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation
New research by Hui Liao at the Smith School reveals that obsessive passion in teams can stifle innovation by hindering reflection and flexibility. In contrast, harmonious passion promotes team reflexivity and fosters greater innovation.
