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Kevin Boudreau, associate professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business, is featured in News at Northeastern for his research on why scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs behave like they do.

D'Amore-McKim School of Business Associate Professor of Marketing Bruce Clark examines what he calls the “seasonal creep” surrounding both the popularity and disdain of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte. With an earlier rollout this year than ever before, both fans and haters alike are talking about the fall drink.

D'Amore-McKim School of Business Associate Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior Ed Wertheim has been a professional mediator for the past 12 years, helping solve disputes between tenants and landlords.

Jeffery Born has volunteered at graduation ceremonies for the past 20 years as Northeastern University's chief marshal, a member of the cadre of marshals – a group of 19 faculty members from across the university that help organize Commencement and other major events.

D'Amore-McKim School of Business Jean C. Tempel Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fernando Suarez, and his recent MIT Sloan Management Review article focused on the “hybrid trap” and the future of innovation were featured in News@Northeastern.

D'Amore-McKim School of Business Professor Gary Young examines the impact of the recent Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase partnership that will provide their employees with an alternative to the current healthcare system.

D'Amore-McKim School of Business Professor Timothy Hoff is featured in the latest issue of Northeastern Magazine highlighting his research and new book, Next in Line, in which he examines the setbacks of healthcare commodification. Hoff believes that the quality of doctor-patient relationships is at stake because of rushed, impersonal, and data heavy healthcare practices.

Amazon recently opened a convenience store that allows shoppers to use their smartphone apps to make product selections and leave the store without paying a cashier. Bruce Clark examines the future impact this kind of automation may have on commerce for News@Northeastern.

Abby Titcomb, E'18, created the safety app Knightly after being inspired by an end of class project required in “Innovation!” a crash course in rapid innovation, design and development taught by Professor Tucker Marion of the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.