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Austin van Loon is a Career Development Assistant Professor in Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is a standing faculty member of the Organization Studies program, a core faculty member of the Economic Sociology program, and a faculty member of the Managerial Communications group. His research falls into two streams: substantive and methodological. The substantive stream focuses on the interplay between culture, identity, conflict, and technology. His recent investigations include the ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, the effects of divergent political beliefs in the United States, and fostering discussions online that promote effective social learning among managers. His methodological research enhances scientists' and practitioners' understanding of how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to understand human behavior. Recent projects have involved using simulations of human behavior generated by artificial intelligence in conjunction with observations to improve causal inferences. Additionally, he has worked on using machine learning to advance social theories, automate the analysis of human language, and measure cultural differences. Van Loon teaches Communication Leaders, a core MBA course aimed at equipping students with the persuasive and strategic communication skills essential for driving meaningful organizational change.
MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA
Assistant Professor in Work and Organization Studies teaching and conducting research.