Foster School of Business
University of Washington
Box: NA
Seattle, WA 98195
Mana Heshmati
- Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Education
- PhD University of Michigan (2022)
- MBA Indiana University (2015)
- MS Indiana University (2015)
- BS Carnegie Mellon University (2011)
Academic Expertise
- competitive strategy
- computational linguistics
- decision making
- managerial cognition
- technology and innovation strategy
Selected Publications
- “Learning Strategic Representations: Exploring the Effects of Taking a Strategy Course“Journal Article:Heshmati, M. & Csaszar, F. A., (2024). Organization Science, Vol. 35(2), pp. 1383-1399.
- “External Representations in Strategic Decision-Making: Understanding Strategy’s Reliance on Visuals“Journal Article:Csaszar, F. A., Hinrichs, N., & Heshmati, M. , (forthcoming). Strategic Management Journal,
Honors and Awards
- DEI Research Award, UW Consulting & Business Development Center (2023)
- Star Teacher, UW Management & Organization Department, 2023
- Ruth and Gilbert Whitaker Doctoral Fellowship (2022)
- Outstanding Reviewer Award, Academy of Management Meeting STR Division (2021)
- University of Michigan W. A. Spivey/Valerie and W. Hall Award for Academic and Research Excellence (2020)
- Rackham Merit Fellowship (2017-2022)
Academic Service
- Reviewer/Referee, Strategy Science. (June 2023 - Present).
- Reviewer/Referee, Organization Science. (2019 - Present).
- Reviewer/Referee, Strategic Management Society Annual Conference. (2019 - 2023).
- Reviewer/Referee, Academy of Management Annual Meeting (STR and TIM). (2018 - 2023).
Courses Taught
- Strategic Management (MO 430)