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M. Diane Burton is a Professor of Human Resource Studies at Cornell University's ILR School, with courtesy appointments in Organizational Behavior and Sociology. She previously held faculty positions at MIT Sloan School of Management and Harvard Business School, joining Cornell in 2009. Her research focuses on organizational sociology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, examining how management systems affect firms and individuals.
- Education: PhD in Sociology from Stanford University (1996)
- Key Research Areas: Entrepreneurial teams, executive careers, R&D teams, non-profit leadership, law firm employment practices
Burton's publications analyze startup compensation, organizational structure, and employee turnover in high-tech firms. Her work combines quantitative analysis (e.g., Danish administrative data) with qualitative studies of Silicon Valley companies. Recurring themes include strategic HRM, team demography, and long-term career outcomes.
Scientific Awards:
- SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service (2020)
- Public Voices Fellow (2015)
- Lady Davis Fellow (2016)
- Mit Sloan School professorships (2005, 2001, 1999)
- Stanford University Fellowship (1989-1993)
Burton actively contributes to Entrepreneurship@Cornell and leads the Institute for Compensation Studies. She has served as Senior Associate Dean for Research, Outreach, and External Relations and chaired the Human Resource Studies Department (2019-2022). Her outreach includes executive education programs and online courses for eCornell.
