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David Gras

David Gras

CSEE Co-Director, Associate Professor and Dr. Ed Boling Business Faculty Fellow

Location Room - 417, Stokely Management Center , United States

Department:

Management & Entrepreneurship

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Biography

Dr. David Gras holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Syracuse University, an MS in Marketing from Clemson University, and a BA in Management from Texas A&M University. His research focuses on the antecedents of business performance and competitive advantage. Within these areas, Dr. Gras explores the financial impacts of corporate social responsibility, new venture diversification, strategic decisions, and entrepreneurial characteristics. Dr. Gras has taught numerous classes in entrepreneurship (e.g. introduction to entrepreneurship; opportunity recognition; values-centered entrepreneurship) and strategic management at the University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, and Texas Christian University. He is Dr. Ed Boling Business Faculty Research Fellow.

Expertise:

Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Entrepreneurship

Education:

2013 Syracuse University, Ph.D., Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises

2008 Clemson University, M.S., Marketing

2005 Texas A&M University, B.S., Management

Awards/Honors
  • 2015 Insight Development Grant
  • 2015 Kimbell Art Museum Education
  • 2015 EGOS Best Paper Finalist
  • 2014 Concordia University Research Grant
  • 2013 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Syracuse University