Her research explores tensions, conflicts, and paradoxes that impede and enable innovation. In particular, her work addresses the challenges of developing new products, implementing advanced manufacturing technology, and building organization theory. Representative articles appear in the Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Human Relations, Journal of Operations Management, and Journal of Management Education. Her paper, “Exploring paradox: Toward a more comprehensive guide” received the AMR Best Paper Award in 2007. She earned her Ph.D. in Management from the University of Kentucky, and MBA from Indiana University.