From Research to Real-World Impact
A two-day, in-person experience designed for scholar-practitioners who want to stay connected, share their work, and co-create the next wave of research with real-world impact.
Informal kickoff & early arrivals
An informal kickoff for early arrivals. Drop in to reconnect with classmates, meet new DBA students, and enjoy refreshments. No agenda, no pressure—just conversation and catching up before the weekend begins.
Panels, workshops, and scholar–practitioner stories
Grab coffee, meet the organizing team, and get oriented for the day.
Welcome remarks, program overview, and a look at how the DBA community continues to shape both research and practice.
Alumni share how they’ve transformed doctoral research into real-world impact: consulting, coaching, executive advising, and entrepreneurship.
Refuel, reflect, and continue the conversation with fellow scholar-practitioners.
John will take us through a practical overview of getting started with R—perfect for DBAs who want to deepen their analytics toolkit.
Alumni share how they’ve used their DBA to transition into academia or accelerate their academic careers.
Seated networking lunch with themed tables, including:
Bring your toughest unanswered questions. Together we’ll explore what research already exists and where new opportunities lie across:
Outputs from this session will feed directly into Saturday’s Research Design Sprint.
Pause, reset, and get ready for the afternoon’s lightning talks and community project.
Fast-paced, 7-minute stories from alumni on applying dissertation findings, leading change, and translating data into decisions.
Giving forward to the students of UMSL, we’ll compile care packs for their week of finals.
Take a breather before the evening celebration.
A celebratory dinner bringing together DBA alumni, current students, and faculty to honor the impact of research in practice.
Storytelling, research design, and next steps
Ease into Day 2 with coffee, conversation, and informal networking.
Learn how to turn complex findings into compelling narratives that resonate with executives, investors, and students alike.
Refill, reflect, and get ready to design what comes next.
Building on Friday’s “Problems Yet to Be Addressed” session, teams move from big questions to early-stage study concepts.
Share insights, commitments, and future plans for ongoing collaboration through alumni research clusters and mentoring circles.
An informal closing meal for those heading home. Swap contact info and leave with clear next steps for staying connected.
Hotel partnerships & booking details
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