Dr. Cynthia Wang

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Wang is a Clinical Professor of Management and Organizations at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where she also serves as the Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Research Center and Kellogg Teaching Resources. Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Management and Organizations from Kellogg, an M.S. from the same institution, and a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University. Her academic contributions primarily focus on negotiating strategies, intergroup relations, managing intergroup conflict, and social diversity. Dr. Wang educates students across various levels including undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs, teaching courses such as Negotiation Fundamentals and Advanced Negotiations. She has published extensively in top-tier journals and has been recognized with multiple awards for her research and teaching, including a Fulbright Scholar Fellowship. Furthermore, she has held leadership positions in international academic organizations and has a rich history of professional experience in both educational and corporate sectors.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses on negotiation and conflict management, guiding research, and leading various academic initiatives.

Executive Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Dispute Resolution Research Center, Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Overseeing research and educational resources related to dispute resolution.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

Teaching and conducting research in management.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

Engaging in teaching and research in management theories.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducting research and teaching management principles.

Awards

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Fulbright Senior Scholar Award

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Nominee

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Research Grant, National University of Singapore

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.