Critical Thinking
Insight from Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers: Global Perspectives Speaker
By Jeffrey Coburn—On September 27, 2016, the Federal Reserve of Dallas, Texas, held its Global Perspectives Speaker Series, featuring Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers. I was interested in going to the event because I want to learn more about financial economics and international economics, and two of the CSB professors, Dr. Hassan Shirvani and…
Read MoreHow to Succeed in the Cameron School of Business: An Insider’s Scoop
Whether a student is a first generation college student or comes from a long line of college graduates, college can be a new world of experiences and challenges for students. Many times students aren’t aware of the skills, behaviors, and habits that can make or break their academic career. The Cameron School of Business is…
Read MoreThe Three Cannibals: The Solution
Patricio Torres-Palacio, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Operations Management, Cameron School of Business
Read More15 Days in Cuba: A Unique Study Abroad Experience
By Barbara Bordon –After the relaxing of the US embargo to Cuba in 2016, the island has received a considerable number of US travelers. The University of St. Thomas organized a study abroad trip to Cuba in August, and there were several undergraduate and graduate students interested in enrolling. I was not the exception. As…
Read MoreThe Three Cannibals: Part One- The Problem
By Patricio Torres-Palacio, Ph.D.— Managers work with projects all the time. It is pretty much their job. For such a goal, knowledge and skills are necessary. Among the managerial skills that are indispensable for success in Project Management, several could be highlighted: presentation, critical thinking, team building, and ingenuity. Some of the most successful businesses…
Read MoreMCTM Students Experience the 2016 BIO International Convention
By Homer Quintana —My visit to San Francisco this June was a culmination of experiences and lessons learned towards the Master in Clinical Translation Management (MCTM) program at UST. The journey began with a Wednesday visit to the Moscone Convention Center for the 2016 BIO International Convention, the global event for biotechnology which showcases the…
Read MorePsychology and Economics
By Dr. Hassan Shirvani—Among the collateral damages of the recent global economic crisis has been the reputation of the economics profession whose members famously failed to anticipate the financial tsunami that rocked the world. Enmeshed in their complex mathematical models with their highly unrealistic assumptions, most economists were seemingly as stunned by the suddenness and the severity of the economic downturn as the average person on the street. Even Queen Elizabeth of England, on…
Read MoreSupply Chain Disruptions
By Dr. Elham Mousavidin–On April 23, 2016, the Cameron School of Business (CSB) hosted the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International’s one-day regional collegiate conference at the University of St. Thomas. This conference covers important topics such as disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management. Even though the conference was planned months ahead, the timing of…
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Career for Me
By Lan Nguyen —Many of us can remember playing the popular app, Tiny Towers. With more than 10 million downloads, its users would create their own buildings by adding a variety of floors (e.g. living spaces, restaurants, retail stores, etc.). In addition, the users would integrate Tiny Tower citizens by assigning them jobs within the…
Read MoreBecoming a Leader in a Changing World
By Patricio Torres-Palacio, Ph.D.– “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” (John F. Kennedy) There are so many things that have been said about leadership. How many times has the question been asked “is a leader made or born?” I believe that both cases are possible. Perception of Leadership Times and environments affect leadership…
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