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February Research Successes

February Research Successes

Our roundup of Chambers College research publications, media appearances, awards, achievements and other noteworthy tidbits.


Economics:

Rising sports betting trend in the DMV prompts concerns over support for gambling addicts

Brad Humphreys, Professor of Economics, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Research


Management:

WVU researcher determines ADHD gives entrepreneurs an edge

Nancy McIntyre, Associate Professor of Management


WVU research looks at how experiences at previous jobs motivate start-up operators

Hyeonsuh Lee, Assistant Professor of Management


"Neurodiversity and HRM: a practice-based review and research agenda"

Published in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: An International Journal

Kayla Follmer, Associate Professor of Management


"Interpersonal Supports for Basic Psychological Needs and Their Relations with Motivation, Well-Being, and Performance: A Meta-Analysis"

Published in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

James Field, Associate Professor of Management


Finance:

2023 Best Paper Winner: The effect of investor service costs on mutual fund performance

Gulnara Zaynutdinova, Associate Professor of Finance


Traders Are Betting More Aggressively Ahead of Economic Data

Stock indexes are breaking records and crossing milestones – making many investors feel wealthier

Alexander Kurov, Professor of Finance, Fred. T. Tattersall Research Chair in Finance

The Gavel Strikes 20

2023 marks the 20th year of law firm Steptoe & Johnson’s participation in the FAFE (Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination) graduate program’s Moot Court exercise. This capstone experience puts students’ skills to the test by having them investigate mock cases based on real-world financial crimes, culminating in a trial where they must testify as to their findings.  

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CPA-MAZING

Passing the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam is a big career step for all accounting students.

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Learning Through Service

In the service learning unit of the Chambers College's on-campus MBA program, students design, plan and execute a project to benefit a local nonprofit or small business of their choosing. This year’s projects netted big results: 

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Business Butterfly Effect

What happens to small businesses when big retailers shut down?

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Breaking the Mold

MBA graduate Kristin Morvik is using her business education to educate the world.  

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