MINA KARAMI

PhD student specializing in advanced statistical modeling and data analysis. Proven track record in collaborative research and developing innovative solutions. Published author with expertise in leveraging statistical software to drive impactful research outcomes. Seeking to contribute analytical skills to cutting-edge research projects.

Oregon State University

• BA 361 - Ideation and Creative Thinking
• BA 466 - Integrative Strategic Experience

Publications:

Karami, M., & Whitbeck, J. (2025). From Deskilling to Upskilling: The Role of Cognitive Ethical Engagement in Human-AI Collaboration. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2025, No. 1, p. 13103). Academy of Management

Working papers and class papers:

· The Impact of a Technological Discontinuity on Generalist vs. Specialist Inventor Productivity: Evidence from the Transformer Breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence (Working paper- Co-authors: Dr. Jiyao Chen and Dr. Alex Vestal): Examines how the 2017 architectural discontinuity reallocated inventive productivity across generalist vs. specialist inventors.

· Moral Decision making in Human–AI Systems (working paper- Co-authors: Dr. Keith Leavitt and Dr. Jim Whitbeck ): conceptual work on moral Decision making fro Human-AI collaboration using Rest's four component model of moral behavior.

· Revisiting Team Knowledge Diversity: A Replication Study of Network Structures and Technological Impact (working paper):A replication study which using nanotech teams; tests how density, centralization, and subgrouping condition the impact of knowledge distance.

· Entrepreneurial Spirit in Play: How Firm Size Shapes the Nexus Between Orientation and Acquisition Strategy (First year summer paper): OLS & Negative Binomial models linking EO dimensions to acquisition behavior; size moderations.

· The Double-Edged Sword: R&D Strategic Alliances, Venture Capital, and Startups Performance (class paper): This paper embarks on an intricate exploration of startup performance, focusing on the influence of Research and Development (R&D) alliances on product innovation and speed to market in U.S.

· Who Shall Succeed? A Sheep or A Tiger? The Effects of Board of Directors' Facial Masculinity on CEO Successors (Class paper): Drawing on research on facial masculinity and a sociopolitical view of governance, this study examines how boards of directors' facial masculinity is related to incoming CEOs' facial masculinity vis-a-vis outgoing CEOs.

· The Moderating Effect of CEO Testosterone on the Relationship between Performance, Aspirations, and Firm Risk Behavior: An Empirical Investigation (class paper): This study integrates the behavioral theory of the firm (BT) with research on testosterone and decision-making to explore the moderating role of CEO testosterone levels on the relationship between aspiration attainment discrepancies and firm risk behavior.

Volunteer Work:

Review 4 papers in 2023 Academy of Management Annual Meeting

Review 4 papers in 2024 Academy of Management Annual Meeting

Review 4 papers and 2 symposiums in 2025 Academy of Management Annual Meeting

Membership:

AOM Student Ambassadors

Seminars:

AI Tools for researchers with Peter Gruber