Congratulations to two Walker School of Business & Technology faculty, Dr. Ece Tuncel and Dr. Doug O’Bannon, who were awarded Faculty Research Grants for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Faculty Research Grant supported by the Webster University office of Academic Affairs promotes faculty scholarship, professional development and academic excellence. 22 faculty recipients were selected from across the university.
Julian Schuster, provost, senior vice president and chief operating officer stated “Faculty scholarship and creative endeavors are foundational to our reputation as a globally innovative institution, support student-centeredness through collaborative faculty/student projects, demonstrate academic excellence, and are a part of strengthening partnerships locally and globally to ensure we achieve strategic and sustainable development.”
Dr. Ece Tuncel, Assistant Professor of Management, has been awarded a Faculty Research Grant to support her research on Gender Differences in the Processing of Performance Feedback.
Dr. Doug O’Bannon, Professor of Management, has been awarded a Faculty Research Grant to support his research on An Empirical Study of Chess Skills and Critical Thinking.
“This grant is a testimony to the excellent professional and academic achievements of our faculty.” said Benjamin Akande, Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology.
