معرفی
Janet Xu is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she holds the Lacob Family Faculty Scholar appointment for 2024–2025. Her research focuses on how diversity is defined, evaluated, and institutionalized in organizations and labor markets. She employs experimental and quantitative methods to explore topics such as multiracial identity, diversity policies, and the societal implications of AI in research.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, Princeton University (2021)
- BA in Sociology and Public Policy, University of Chicago (2014)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harvard University's Inequality in America Initiative
Research Interests: Janet’s work bridges economic sociology and organizational behavior. She examines labor market dynamics, evaluation systems, and the sociopolitical construction of diversity. Recent studies include the impact of AI on survey methodologies and the evolution of multiracial identity frameworks in policy and society.
Publications: Her scholarship spans peer-reviewed journals like Demography and Science Advances, with a focus on themes such as diversity metrics, racial classification systems, and the consequences of algorithmic tools in social research.
Awards:
- Lacob Family Faculty Scholar (Stanford GSB, 2024–2025)
Teaching and Leadership: Janet teaches courses on organizational diversity and economic sociology. Her academic contributions emphasize bridging theoretical insights with practical implications for policy and organizational practices.
