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Ray Charles “Chuck” Howard

Ray Charles “Chuck” Howard

Dr. Ray Charles ‘Chuck’ Howard is an Associate Professor at the Darden School of Business. His research on heuristics and biases seeks to advance our understanding of when and why we make suboptimal decisions, and how our decision-making can be improved.

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Take the Lead: Educating and Empowering Women

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Good Disruption: Social Media

Social media is one of the biggest and most controversial disruptions in the last decade, arguably the last several decades. Algorithms, meant to create a more personalized experience, are isolating users from diverse opinions and news sources. How ca we use AI and data to redefine the user experience on social media to achieve healthier outcomes?

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EdUp: Improving Professional Education in Ukraine

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Colorado's 'Free River' Loophole: A Simple Fix for Complex Water Woes

Research from UVA Darden's Peter Debaere and an interdisciplinary team of researchers shows that closing Colorado's "free river" loophole—which allows unlimited water withdrawals during abundant periods—could save millions of cubic meters of water a year, offering a simple, effective step towards addressing the crisis in the Colorado River Basin.

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Plastic with Purpose: Transforming Vietnam's Waste Management

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Good Disruption: AI Companions

AI companions are designed to support the individual but what is the impact on broader society? Don’t we as humans get something out of supporting each other?

Dwaipayan Roy

Dwaipayan Roy

Dwaipayan (he/him) studies socially responsible operations, focusing on the topic of diversity and inclusion within organizations and across their supply chains. In his research, Dwai attempts to blend theory with practice to analyze the opportunities for the inclusion of underserved communities in supply chains.

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The Challenge Initiative: Expanding Access to Family Planning

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Most Companies Fail at Transformation. How to Beat the Odds.

Strategic transformation has become crucial for companies to remain competitive. Scott A. Snell’s new book, "The CEO Playbook for Strategic Transformation,” outlines four key factors for successful organizational change.