Dr. Rachel Arnett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachel Arnett is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she specializes in Organizational Behavior. With a focus on diversity, identity, and inclusion, her research examines how individuals navigate identity-based differences in the workplace and engage in allyship behaviors. Arnett’s work explores the psychological mechanisms that facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations, including the importance of psychological safety. She has partnered with multiple organizations to conduct field experiments on DEI initiatives. Arnett completed her doctoral training in Organizational Behavior at Harvard University, where she was involved in interdisciplinary research at both Harvard Business School and the Social Psychology department. Her notable publications include research on cultural-identity expression and its impact on workplace inclusion, as well as studies addressing bias confrontation and social harmony.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducts research and teaches courses in organizational behavior, focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Research Assistant

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Assisted in research on social psychology and organizational behavior.

Senior Brand Strategist

— Present

New York University • New York, NY

Worked in the advertising industry, focusing on brand strategy and market research.

Awards

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Claude Marion Faculty Scholar

#2022

Poets & Quants 40-Under-40 MBA Professors

#2021

Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

#2020

Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

#2019

Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

#2018

Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

#2015

Innovative Student Paper Award

Courses

Negotiations Mentored Research

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.