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Kirk Kristofferson: Geeking out on marketing
When Assistant Professor Kirk Kristofferson is lecturing in class, sometimes you can detect a faint Canadian accent when he gets excited about the subject matter. That’s because Kirk grew up in a little Icelandic community outside of Winnipeg, in the Canadian province of Manitoba, just north of North Dakota.
“My mom’s side of the family are all entrepreneurs and my dad’s side of the family are all in education,” says Kirk. He feels as if he’s experiencing the best of both worlds.
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Renee Hughner
Associate Professor Renee Hughner didn’t know she has a passion for food marketing until she started teaching.
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Mohan Gopalakrishnan: Always finding opportunities to learn
“I tell my student to just call me Dr. G,” says Associate Professor Mohan Gopalakrishnan.
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Gustavo Ventura: Developing a thriving economics program
Gustavo Ventura joined the faculty of the W. P. Carey School of Business as a professor in 2011 and currently serves as the...
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Michael Goul: Lifelong learner and researcher
“As a student, I looked around at where I thought there would be long-term growth, and where I could have a long career, and...
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Joseph Van Orden: Developing ethical students
“I find it professionally fulfilling to help students get on the right track, says Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Joseph...
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Kevin Corley: A different kind of research
The psychology of why people do what they do has fascinated Kevin Corley since he was an undergraduate student at Miami...
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Phil Drake: Using accounting to connect the dots
If you listen closely, you can hear a faint whisper of Phil Drake’s Alabama accent when he’s reminiscing with a group of...
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Amy Ostrom: Analyzing the psychology in marketing
There was never any doubt that Amy Ostrom would one day be a Sun Devil.
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Ashok Mishra: Using research to positively impact agriculture
Ashok Mishra’s family owned a farm when he was growing up, so it’s no surprise that he has always found agriculture...
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Christine Shropshire: Connecting research to the real world
As an associate professor in the department of management and entrepreneurship, Christine Shropshire spends her time teaching...
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Detra Montoya: Providing students with practical experience
Detra Montoya first came to ASU in 2000 as an MBA student.
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Victor Sidy: Good design is sustainable design
“Every ugly building is an opportunity waiting to happen.”