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Georgetown McDonough faculty members have strong academic and professional backgrounds and contribute to the development of our teaching areas.
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Georgetown McDonough faculty members have strong academic and professional backgrounds and contribute to the development of our teaching areas. Many have held positions in business or government; lived, worked, or studied abroad; and been educated at many of the best academic institutions around the world.
The faculty members at the McDonough School of Business are world-class scholars engaged in pioneering research; professionals who have corporate, nonprofit, and government leadership experience; and entrepreneurs who mentor students in starting businesses. As academic and industry leaders, they incorporate scholarship and expertise into their teaching practices, inspiring students to become stewards in business and serve society. Distinguished by an emphasis on global business and an immersive approach to practical learning, Georgetown McDonough develops ethical global leaders who can build a better world for themselves and others.
Behavioral Research Lab
The Behavioral Lab is a multi-disciplinary resource for faculty at McDonough School of Business who examine the social and psychological aspects of business behavior. The lab offers support to MSB faculty and their collaborators in conducting in-person (in its physical lab) and online experiments.
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Research and Insights
Severe Winter Weather, Data Centers and Your Electric Bill: What You Need to Know
Why has electricity gotten so expensive this winter? It’s complicated, said Safak Yucel, associate professor and associate director at the Business of Sustainability Initiative in the McDonough School of Business.
February 2, 2026
In the News
Cities Are Key to Climate Solutions. Are Middle Eastern Cities Stepping Up?
The climate battle will be won or lost in our cities. And it’s not about sacrifice — reducing urban emissions opens powerful opportunities to improve prosperity and quality of life, says Brodie Boland, faculty affiliate at the Steers Center for Global Real Assets at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.
January 30, 2026
In the News
Why Chocolate Is Still Expensive Despite Falling Cocoa Prices
At the corporate level, sustainability programs linking farmer training to financial incentives are expanding, though adoption remains uneven. Vishal Agrawal, Henry J. Blommer Family Chair in Sustainable Business and professor of operations management, said large companies increasingly use sustainability commitments to secure long-term cocoa supply and differentiate brands, while smaller players rely on premium niches that reward ethical sourcing.
January 13, 2026