Faculty and Research | Wisconsin School of Business at UW Madison

Excellence in research defines what and how we teach, enriches our exchange with industry and policy leaders, and opens unique partnership opportunities among our community. We invite you to learn more about the people, research, and innovation at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Building Leadership

Why Women Governors May Be Better Crisis Leaders

A study by WSB's Alex Stajkovic and Kayla Sergent (PhD '18) of Edgewood College finds that U.S. states with women governors had fewer Covid-19 deaths than their male counterparts.

WSB Welcomes Six New Faculty Members

Six new faculty members join the Wisconsin School of Business, bringing expertise in operations, accounting, real estate, marketing, and finance.

The Doctor Is In, but She's Technostressed

Named Best Paper of the Year by the Journal of Operations Management, Hessam Bavafa's study finds that adding e-visits to the regular office visit load doubles a physician's hours containing work.

How Will AI Change Your Field? WSB Faculty Respond

AI: Artificial Intelligence. WSB faculty weigh in on AI’s pros, cons, and perhaps, its inevitability.

Areas of Expertise

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Academic Departments

Our faculty collaborate within seven areas of study to perform innovative research and support a wide range of degree options, majors, and course offerings for students.

Professor Brad Chandler holds a mini lecture with a mix of undergraduate and graduate students in the Learniong Commons Finance and Analytics

Centers and Initiatives

The Knowledge Centers and Initiatives at the Wisconsin School of Business are integral to our mission of providing an exceptional educational experience and access to research excellence.