Dr. Brent Lyons

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brent Lyons is an Associate Professor specializing in Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business, York University. His research focuses on understanding the consequences of stigma on work, careers, and the well-being of members from non-dominant social groups, including disabled employees. His findings have been published in esteemed academic journals such as the Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Brent's research is supported by multiple grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). He also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. In recognition of his contributions to academia, he has received various awards, including the Schulich Research Excellence Fellow, York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity, and the Seymour Schulich Teaching Excellence Award. Brent teaches several courses at Schulich, including Individuals and Groups, Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations, and Organizational Behavior, helping to foster the next generation of leaders in the field of management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Schulich School of Business • Toronto, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Organization Studies.

Awards

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Schulich Research Excellence Fellow

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York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity

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Seymour Schulich Teaching Excellence Award

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Strategic Management Society Paper Prize, Nominee

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Outstanding Reviewer

Courses

Individuals and Groups (ORGS 2100) Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations (ORGS 4600) Organizational Behavior (ORGS 5100) MBA Strategy Field Study (MGMT 6100)

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.