An interview with the assistant professor of operations and information management.
October 29, 2012
- Financial Times
Putting too many women or minorities together in a group can lead to "ghettoes" of low-power minority groups, says Katherine. These under-represented groups may think they aren't special enough.
September 27, 2012
- USA Today
If women or minorities are not given the same level of encouragement—or the same ability to access “insider” information—as their white male colleagues, they may be discouraged from even trying to pursue a particular opportunity, or they may start the application process at such a disadvantage that there is no chance of catching up.
September 26, 2012
- Knowledge@Wharton
Katherine wanted to know how race and gender affect career mobility for young professionals, especially those entering career fields where they must be promoted to remain.
August 29, 2012
- Knowledge@Wharton
Could something as small as the timing of a meeting increase discrimination against minorities and women?
August 6, 2012
- The Economist
Katherine cites research by Cornell marketing professor Brian Wansink demonstrating that smaller containers cause people to consume less.
June 4, 2012
- Knowledge@Wharton
Katherine comments on a controversial new study of online social networks.
April 13, 2012
- New Scientist
Katherine conducted research on the ways in which gender identity influences the decisions of talented workers to leave their companies.
January 26, 2012
- Financial Times