Publish or Perish: The Realities of Pursuing a Career in Academia
Presented on: Tuesday, March 19th at 11:00 AM PDT
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49er Industry Chat with Dr. Tom Housel ‘74
Professor, Naval Post Graduate School
Publish or Perish: The Realities of Pursuing a Career in Academia
Join us for an enlightening 49er Industry Chat with Dr. Tom Housel, a tenured Full Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, as he delves into the realities of pursuing a career in academia. In this session, Dr. Housel will share valuable insights gleaned from his extensive experience in econophysics value forecasting, intellectual capital valuation, and interdisciplinary research.
Learning Points:
1. Academic Career Realities: Gain insights into the competitive landscape of academia, including tenure, research, teaching, and service responsibilities, from Dr. Tom Housel.
2. Econophysics and Intellectual Capital Valuation: Explore Dr. Housel's expertise in econophysics value forecasting and intellectual capital valuation, and learn about their practical applications in technology adoption forecasts and military decision-making.
3. Interdisciplinary Insights: Discover the interdisciplinary nature of Dr. Housel's work, spanning telecommunications, information technology, homeland defense technology, and more, and explore the intersections between these diverse fields.
4. Career Development Strategies: Learn practical strategies for advancing your career in academia and beyond, including publication strategies, intellectual capital management, and embracing a mindset of continuous learning and growth.
About the speaker:
Dr. Tom Housel, a tenured Full Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School specializing in econophysics value forecasting and intellectual capital valuation, boasts expertise in telecommunications, information technology, and value-based business process reengineering. His teaching portfolio spans homeland defense technology, research methods, knowledge management, and electronic business. Presently, he delves into econophysics models for technology adoption forecasts and 'Real Options' models for military decision-making. Previously, he was a Research Fellow at USC's Center for Telecommunications Management and Chief Business Process Engineer at Pacific Bell. Notably, his work at Telecom Italia in Venice focused on forecasting adoption rates for new multimedia applications. Housel's contributions to intellectual capital valuation have earned recognition in Fortune, Investor's Business Daily, and academic journals, including the Journal of Intellectual Capital. His authored books include Measuring and Managing Knowledge and Global Telecommunications Revolution: The Business Perspective. Housel earned his Ph.D. from the University of Utah in 1980 and received the Society for Information Management's prestigious award for best paper in 1986.
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