VBohns CV June2025
This curriculum vitae presents the professional profile of Vanessa Bohns, Braunstein Family Professor and Chair of the Department of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University's ILR School. It details her academic appointments from post‑doctoral fellow to full professor, her education (Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Columbia; A.B., Brown), and a research agenda centered on experimental social psychology of social influence, compliance, and consent. The CV lists extensive external and internal research funding, including multi‑million NSF grants and Canadian SSHRC awards. It highlights two books—'You Have More Influence Than You Think' (2021) and the forthcoming 'Should I Say Something?' (2026)—and a prolific scholarly publication record spanning top journals in psychology, law, and management. Practitioner‑oriented pieces in Harvard Business Review and a wide array of popular‑press articles in outlets such as The Atlantic, Time, and The New York Times demonstrate public engagement. Ongoing research projects, chaired symposia, conference presentations, invited talks at leading universities and conferences, and a comprehensive teaching portfolio across Cornell, Waterloo, and other institutions are enumerated. The document also records mentorship of PhD and master’s students, extensive university service (department chair, editorial roles, grant reviewing), honors (Dyson Dean’s Lecture, Thinkers50 Radar, fellowships), and numerous media appearances. A brief personal note mentions maternity leaves in 2014 and 2018.
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Leadership Roles: Chair and Braunstein Family Professor at Cornell ILR
Details of Bohns' senior academic appointments, including department chairmanship and endowed professorship since 2023‑2024.
Research Focus: Social Influence, Compliance, and Consent
A concise statement of her experimental social psychology agenda investigating why asking and saying no are difficult.
Funding Portfolio: NSF and SSHRC Grants Driving Large‑Scale Studies
Lists major external grants (e.g., $1.2M NSF project on social media norms) and internal Cornell grants supporting her research program.
Books for Scholars and General Audiences
Publication of 'You Have More Influence Than You Think' (2021) and forthcoming 'Should I Say Something?' (2026), including awards and translations.
Scholarly Articles: Journal Contributions on Consent and Influence
Comprehensive list of peer‑reviewed papers across psychology, law, and management journals, highlighting key findings on consent searches, underestimation of influence, and communication channels.
Practitioner Outreach: Harvard Business Review and Industry Columns
Summarizes applied articles translating research into actionable advice for managers and professionals.
Popular Media Presence: Features in Major News Outlets
Catalog of op‑eds and interviews in The Atlantic, Time, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, etc., showcasing public impact of her work.
Ongoing Research Projects and In‑Progress Manuscripts
Describes current studies on online help‑seeking, managerial favoritism, networking, and prototypical consent.