Dr. Jen Rhymer

 

Jen Rhymer currently is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Center for Work, Technology, and Organization (WTO) at Stanford University in the Management Science and Engineering Department (MS&E). Her research focuses on questions related to organizational design, distributed work, collaboration, knowledge systems, and emerging technologies. These efforts are supported by qualitative field data as well as the use of simulation methodologies. Some recent projects explore the context of location-independent and virtual-first organizations to generate theoretical insights related to distributed collaboration and the perception of proximity.

RECENT APPOINTMENTS

2020 - present
Postdoctoral Scholar at the Center of Work, Technology, and Organization
Department of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Education

2020
PhD in Technology Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management
Foster School of Business,
University of Washington

2012
PhD in Structural Engineering, Aerospace Emphasis
Jacobs School of Engineering,
UC San Diego

Key experiences influencing my perspective

  • Bridging the analysis of composites materials for aerospace application with my approach to organizational design

    I worked in the aerospace industry as a member of technical staff…

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  • Entrepreneurial success requires more that a great product - organizations matter

    I was the director of research and development at a clean technology start-up. Over the years I have provided a variety of consulting services based on my experience in composite structural design, clean technology product development, start ups, intellectual property management, and globally distributed work.

  • the future of work includes flexibilty, automony, and personalized environments

    I lived as a digital nomad for a year…

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