Assistant Professor
PhD, New York University
MSW, University of Southern California
BA, Stanford University
Team Science
Group dynamics and processes
Team-based organizations
Global teams
Impact of culture on work behavior
International management
Management of innovation and learning
Assistant Professor
Team Science
Group dynamics and processes
Team-based organizations
Global teams
Impact of culture on work behavior
International management
Management of innovation and learning
Professor Salazar joined The Paul Merage School of Business in 2016 as an Assistant Professor of Organization and Management. Her research focuses on learning and innovation in teams and organizations. Her scientific research yields novel insights that enhance the competitiveness of firms, the effectiveness of teams, and the quality of the work experience for individuals. Through detailed field studies, survey research, and rigorous experimental methods she explores several research questions including:
Professor Salazar is the recipient of numerous research awards including a major multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation ($420,000) focused on studying and facilitating the integrative capacity of interdisciplinary science teams. She has also consulted, advised, or spoken about her research on the science of team science at various academic institutions. She was also invited to use her team science expertise for the Army Research Office, Fortune 500 companies, the National Institutes of Health and medial centers around the country.