Sep 21
Top scientists, engineers choose startups over tech behemoths for reasons other than money
Non-monetary benefits such as independence, autonomy and the ability to work on innovative technologies are among the key selling points for talented scientists and engineers who spurn working for a bigger technology firm in favor of a startup.
Sep 15
NSF awards grant to support commercialization of university-developed technologies
To improve the capability for new technologies to successfully enter the marketplace, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a three-year, $5 million grant to Gies professor Joe Cheng,
Sep 13
Study: Air pollution via wildfire smoke increases suicide risk in rural counties
Each 10% increase in airborne particulate matter in rural counties causes monthly suicide rates to rise by 1.5% on average, according to David Molitor, a professor of finance at the Gies College of Business at Illinois and co-author of the study.
Sep 11
Eight selected as Gies Teaching and Learning Faculty Innovation Scholars
The program identifies and supports faculty who undertake innovative learning activities and develop educational materials that advance the Colleges commitment to fostering excellence in business education.
Aug 28
What approaches can help improve the US healthcare system?
It’s estimated that we have about one million doctors in a country with 330 million people. What’s the answer to improving care in the US, and how much of a factor does that shortage play?
Aug 21
Gies research reveals AI chatbots influence racial stereotypes
In a recent study, participants who negotiated with Black avatars - as compared with Asian or white avatars - rated the chatbots highest in not only competence but also humanness.
Jul 24
CEO stock ownership affects medical device recall timing
Firms whose chief executive officers also own company stock often delay the decision to recall faulty medical devices until long after they become aware of a defect, according to a new paper co-written by a Gies College of Business professor.
Jul 03
Air pollution via wildfire smoke takes toll on labor markets
A new paper co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers analyzes variation in wildfire smoke exposure across the continental U.S. and finds that increases in smoke exposure cause significant decreases in earnings and employment outcomes for U.S. workers.
Jun 07
The dark side of online shopping: How retail marketplaces game the system
New research from Gies College of Business uses game theory to analyze how online retail marketplaces such as Amazon pit sellers against each other to boost revenue, making it harder for consumers to identify the best product to buy.