Event Information

PART 1

Welcome to Academia (9:00–10:30 AM ET)

This session provides a realistic preview of what to expect as you join the academic profession—from your first seminar to your first conference—as well as how the dissertation and publication process typically unfold. We’ll also introduce you to critical methodological resources, such as CARMA, ORM, and RMNET, among others, that will support your growth. Think of this session as your academic orientation and motivational kickoff.

PART 2

Building Your Methods Toolkit: How Methods Shape the Questions We Ask (11:00–12:30 PM ET)

The methods we use shape the questions we can ask—and the conclusions we can draw. In this session, methods experts will introduce different approaches to studying organizational phenomena, with an emphasis on how to match methods to research questions and theory. Panelists will discuss when and why to use their approach, what kinds of questions it can help answer, and common pitfalls to avoid.