March 2026 Issue
Climbing Out of the Uncanny Valley
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
Gender and Competitiveness When Sponsoring Others
Regulatory agencies often draw scrutiny for the “revolving door”
Awards
This month we are honoring Susan Broniarczyk, William Fuchs, Daniel Neuhann, and Adrian Ward.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Yizhe Huang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Minjoo Kim's work studies how economic constraints and opportunities shape household financial decisions, with a focus on retirement saving and insurance markets.
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. Students who participated in the research luncheon on Feb. 13.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of March for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.