Jones Research Seminar Series
The Jones Research Seminar Series brings faculty and students together to explore current research, exchange ideas, and build connections across business disciplines. The series provides an opportunity for researchers to share their findings, receive thoughtful feedback, and consider new perspectives that strengthen their work.
For participants, seminars offer a chance to learn about colleagues’ research, discover shared interests, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Faculty are encouraged to invite doctoral candidates and graduate students, particularly those interested in the topic or in business research more broadly.
Each seminar includes a 40-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of questions and discussion.
Fall 2026 Seminars
September 17, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | BAS N127
Dr. Ruifeng (Brett) Wang, Management
Reducing Fit Risk: Substituting Pre-Sales Fit Risk Mitigation Practices for Lenient Return Policies
October 20, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | BAS N127
Dr. Senali Amarasuriya, Management
Is the Chatbot Buyer Stressing You Out? Relational Strain in Procurement Negotiations
November 19, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | BAS N127
Dr. Cody Cunov, Information Systems & Analytics
One-Sided by Design: How Media Platforms Foster Parasocial Experiences
Present Your Research
We welcome faculty interest in presenting developed working papers, manuscripts approaching journal submission, papers undergoing revision, and standalone papers drawn from dissertations. Share your work with colleagues and receive feedback that can inform its next stage of development.
Explore More Research Seminars
The Department of Economics and Finance also hosts a research seminar series, offering additional opportunities to hear from researchers and engage with scholarship in economics and finance. All Jones Faculty are invited. Visit the department’s seminar page for its schedule, presentation topics, and attendance details.
