AIS Doctoral Student College

This week, the AIS Doctoral Student College hosted the Doctoral Student Corner at ICIS – The International Conference on Information Systems. We want to begin with a huge thank you to everyone who made these events possible with us! We kicked off on Sunday 15th with our Welcome Reception & Award Ceremony 🏆🎓, creating a welcoming space for doctoral students to connect 🤝, celebrate achievements ✨, and set the stage for meaningful interactions at the conference. The following day, our Faculty Panel 🎙️ featured five esteemed faculty members discussing “Finding Your Community: Building Connections and Collaborations in IS as a PhD Student,” offering practical strategies for building meaningful professional networks. That evening, the College Executive team held the Annual General Meeting, reflecting on the year’s accomplishments and announcing election results. On Tuesday 17th, the Faculty Roundtable 💬 gathered fourteen junior and senior faculty members to discuss the theme, “Does Persistence Pay Off? Managing Challenges and Pressures in PhD Studies” with students. Finally, the Student Hangout & Conclusion provided an opportunity to share conference highlights and celebrate new friendships 🌟. In addition, the Doctoral Student Corner Lounge 🛋️☕ proved to be a valuable space for doctoral students to unwind and connect with peers amid the busy conference days. Thank you to our faculty mentors Savanid (Nui) Vatanasakdakul, Noorminshah A.Iahad, Jingguo Wang, Roman Beck, Andrew Burton-Jones, Benedikt Berger, Timo Sturm, Ying Liu, Ronnie Jia, Markus Salo, Atreyi Kankanhalli, Jan vom Brocke, Matti Rossi, Kunsoo Han, Leona Chandra Kruse, Dirk S. Hovorka, Kenan Degirmenci, Anandhi Bharadwaj, and Long The Nguyen for sharing your guidance, experiences, and encouragement during the faculty panel and roundtable. Your willingness to invest in the next generation of IS scholars is truly appreciated. We also extend our gratitude to the ICIS 2024 organizers 🙏 for hosting us and supporting the Doctoral Student Corner events. A special thank you goes to the amazing Association for Information Systems team 💖 whose support before and during the conference made these events possible. Finally, our sincere thank you to our sponsors at Aalto University School of Business, UNC Greensboro (ISSCM), The University of Georgia, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, without whose support hosting the Corner events would not have been possible. To all the doctoral students who joined us—thank you! 🙏 You are the heart ❤️ of these events, and we hope you enjoyed with us. We'd love your feedback to help us keep improving. Please take a moment to complete our quick survey here: https://lnkd.in/gudhNSiB Until we meet again, thank you, and safe travels home! 🌏✈️ Sincerely, Yan Shi, Shariga Sivanathan, Mahathi (Mahi) Koutha, and Jenny Elo  ICIS 2024 Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chairs #AIS #ICIS2024 #DoctoralStudentCorner #ISCommunity #ThankYou

🏆 Congratulations to the 2024 AIS Doctoral Student College Award Winners Last night at the Doctoral Student Corner Welcome Reception & Award Ceremony at ICIS – The International Conference on Information Systems, we had the pleasure of celebrating our 2024 awardees: Faculty Mentor Award This year, we recognize five outstanding mentors: Wai Fong Boh, Tommy K.H. Chan, Dorothy Leidner, Stacie Petter, and Suprateek Sarker. Thank you for your service to the AIS Doctoral Student College and for your support of the next generation of IS scholars! Volunteer Award We celebrate Maria Paula Diaz Campo, Eunyoung Kim, Anna Lampi, and Yan Shi for their outstanding volunteer contributions. Thank you for your service and kudos on this well-deserved recognition! Leadership Award This year's Leadership Award goes to our dedicated President, Jenny Elo, whose warmth and vision have made a lasting impact. Thank you for your inspiring leadership! Congratulations to all the awardees, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the AIS Doctoral Student College this year! ✨

✨ Announcing the Incoming AIS Doctoral Student College Officers We are delighted to announce the conclusion of our election process and warmly welcome the new members of our Executive Committee for 2025: President: Anna Lampi Vice President: Grant Oosterwyk Secretary: Hendrik Wache All three of our new officers have been actively engaged with the College in various capacities, and we are incredibly proud to see them take on these leadership roles. Their dedication and experience will undoubtedly steer the Doctoral Student College toward an exciting and successful year ahead. The team will be supported by Immediate Past President Jenny Elo and Directors-at-Large Sarah Hönigsberg and John Correia. Thank you to all our valued members for your nominations, votes, and active participation in another successful election. Please join us in celebrating and welcoming our new leaders! 💎

📢 Join Us for the AIS Doctoral Student College Annual General Meeting (AGM) Dear Community Members, This is a kind reminder of our College’s virtual AGM, starting in just 15 minutes! This 60-minute session will feature: ✔️ A recap of the College's 2024 highlights ✔️ Key updates from the Executive Team ✔️ The announcement of new officers and plans for 2025 We are also excited to host the “Voices of the Community” segment, where you can ask questions, share feedback, and contribute to meaningful discussions about the future of our community. This meeting is open to all Association for Information Systems members interested in learning more about our operations. 🔗 Join the Event Here (Zoom): https://lnkd.in/d2uERyqB We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Doctoral Students attending ICIS – The International Conference on Information Systems 2024: It's almost time for ICIS, including the AIS Doctoral Student College Doctoral Student Corner! 🎓✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow doctoral students and mentors. Here's what you need to know: 📆 Doctoral Student Corner Events: 📍Welcome Reception & Award Ceremony Sunday, December 15, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kick off the conference by meeting fellow students and attending our award ceremony. 📍Faculty Panel: "Finding Your Community: Building Connections and Collaborations in IS as a PhD Student" Monday, December 16, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Gain insights from experienced scholars on building meaningful connections within the IS community. 📍Annual General Meeting (Virtual) Monday, December 16, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Recap the year 2024 and announcement of annual election results. 📍Faculty Roundtable: "Does Persistence Pay Off? Managing Challenges and Pressures in PhD Studies" Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Engage with faculty for a casual discussion on managing long-term goals and building resilience during your PhD journey. 📍Student Hangout & Conclusion Tuesday, December 17, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Wrap up your ICIS experience with a casual hangout, reflecting on the conference and building lasting connections. 📲 Stay Connected with the Mobile App: The easiest way to stay updated is by using the conference mobile app. Simply type "doctoral" in the program search to view all the Doctoral Student Corner events and locations. From there, you can add events to your calendar for a personalized schedule! 🛋️ Doctoral Student Corner Lounge: Need a break or a quiet space during the hectic conference days? The Doctoral Student Lounge is open at Library, 9th Floor on: Monday, December 16, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday, December 17, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM This is a dedicated space for doctoral students to relax and connect with peers. 👥 A Record-Breaking Year! We have a record number of doctoral students joining us this year, with 160–200+ participants registered per event! Even if you did not register for specific events during your conference registration, the Doctoral Student Corner welcomes all ICIS attending doctoral students and early career scholars to join. Feel free to drop by and take part in these to make the most of your ICIS 2024 experience. ✨ A big thank you to our dedicated faculty mentors and panelists, the staff of the Association for Information Systems, the conference committee, and our sponsors from Aalto University School of Business, UNC Greensboro (ISSCM), The University of Georgia, and University of Massachusetts Amherst for making these events possible with us! The Corner Co-Chairs, Yan Shi, Shariga Sivanathan, Mahathi (Mahi) Koutha and Jenny Elo  look forward to seeing you all in Bangkok! #ICIS2024 #DoctoralStudents #Networking #Mentorship #Friends

💡 Key Insights from Region 3 Panel Event on Publishing in A* Journals 💡 We are delighted to share that over 300+ registrations and 170+ participants (AIS DSC record) enthusiastically joined our recent Region 3 panel event on "Crafting an A* IS Research Paper: Tips from IS Journal's Editors" held on 28th November 2024. We would like to thank our exceptional panellists (Jungpil Hahn, Chuan-Hoo Tan, and Ofir T.) for generously sharing their invaluable insights and experiences on this important topic with all the attendees. Special appreciation goes to our Leadership Team (Jenny Elo, Laura Watkowski, Grant Oosterwyk), and AIS Membership Director (Melissa Heeke, MLD, CAE), whose unwavering commitment ensured the event's success. Publishing in top-tier (A*) journals is a significant goal for many researchers. What does it take to succeed? Drawing on their extensive experience, our distinguished professors provided practical strategies and advices. Here are some key takeaways: 🔍 Literature Review: Setting the Stage A literature review is more than summarizing past studies; it demonstrates understanding, identifies gaps, and frames your contribution. ✔️ Avoid confirmation bias by exploring works that present broader theoretical perspectives. ✔️ Move beyond "gap spotting" and address tensions or conflicting views in the literature. 🎯 Theoretical Contributions: A Moving Target Theoretical contributions, while challenging, are critical for A* journals. ✔️ Journals value research that resolves inconsistencies in the literature or offers revolutionary insights. ✔️ Be mindful of trends—topics like e-commerce or AI may shift over time. 🥜 Methodology: Aligning with the Research Question Your methodology should directly address your research question. ✔️ Combining methodologies can offer broader perspectives but requires strong justification. ✔️ Keep explanations concise, focusing on how methods serve your objectives. 🖋 Results and Discussion: Engaging with the Journal's Audience Findings should align with the journal’s focus and address your research question. ✔️ If most citations are from marketing journals, explain why your work fits that domain. 🤝 Managing Reviewer Feedback and Rejections Handling reviewer feedback is crucial. ✔️ Address comments constructively and see rejections as opportunities to - Stay problem-focused, using feedback to refine your work. 🌟 General Advice ✔️  Follow your interests rather than blindly chasing trends. ✔️ Use AI tools as support but maintain a human-centric approach. We hope these reflections spark ideas for your own research! Feel free to share your thoughts or additional insights in the comments below. See you all in #ICIS2024, Bangkok!! Co-Chairs: Vladimir Nurbaev, Himasmita Das, Kunal Rao and Meenakshi Kolukuluri #AcademicPublishing #PhDLife #Research #ISCommunity #MISQ #ISR #JMIS

Dear Doctoral Students, ICIS – The International Conference on Information Systems is just around the corner! Are you ready to make the most of your #ICIS2024 experience? 🤳Conference Mobile App: The full ICIS 2024 program, venue details, live updates, and in-app messaging features are all available in the AIS Conference app. If you’re registered, check your email for login details and start planning your schedule! For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gzizPTB9 ⏰ Events You Won’t Want to Miss: ICIS 2024 offers a variety of fantastic events. Below we highlight some interesting ones for doctoral students: ✔️Ancillary meetings and SIG events: Explore various workshops and meetings tailored to your research interests and communities. https://lnkd.in/gQ4a_TE2 ✔️Awards sessions: Celebrate excellence and achievements in our field. https://lnkd.in/gF5ZM6yr ✔️Career connect: Explore job opportunities and connect with your potential employers. https://lnkd.in/gSVeKPJg ✔️Panels: Engage in discussions on current trends and emerging topics in Information Systems. https://lnkd.in/g5ykKZPN ✔️Senior scholar slam: Enjoy one-minute “fun” elevator pitches from AIS Senior Scholars. https://lnkd.in/g2fj3ddj ✔️Keynote sessions: Gain insights from distinguished industry speakers on the future of Information Systems. https://lnkd.in/gyhtSCrr ✔️Doctoral Student Corner: Join our doctoral student-tailored events and activities, including a welcome reception, faculty panel, roundtable, doctoral student lounge and more! https://lnkd.in/gvwCbWSx Don’t miss these opportunities to learn, network, and grow at ICIS 2024! Visit the official website for details and full program: https://lnkd.in/gucSWGtz 💬 Have suggestions for other “must-attend” ICIS 2024 events or activities? Share your tips in the comments below and help doctoral students make the most of their conference experience! ✍🏼 Yanpei (Lily) Lin and Jenny Elo, AIS Doctoral Student College

We just wrapped up our 2nd Doctoral Student Hangout Event at ACIS 2024! 🎉 A big thank you to meenakshi, Yanpei, Kunal and Grant, the conference organizers, and all the PhD students who joined and made the event a success! 🙌 The event was a fantastic opportunity to introduce our AIS Doctoral Student College, meet new friends, and build meaningful connections. We’re excited to continue expanding our community and engaging with more students across all regions! 🌍 Next stop: ICIS – The International Conference on Information Systems 2024 in Bangkok! 🇹🇭✨ We can’t wait to see you all in Thailand soon!

Dear Doctoral Students, Today, Friday, December 6th, is the final day to vote for the three leadership positions in the AIS Doctoral Student College for 2025. Cast your vote by visiting https://lnkd.in/gF3A9nZt. (Note: if the website preview on LinkedIn does not work, please click directly on the link above). Our candidates are: 1️⃣ President: Anna Lampi 2️⃣ Vice President: Grant Oosterwyk, Robert Park 3️⃣ Secretary: Jiamei Sun, Hendrik Wache, & Yue Xue   📢The election results will be announced at the AIS Doctoral Student College's Annual General Meeting (virtual: meeting link https://lnkd.in/d2uERyqB) on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at 🕕06:00 pm Bangkok Local Time | 6:00 am US Eastern Time | 12:00 pm Central European Time. Sincerely, The AIS Doctoral Student College Election Committee Wenting (Kayla) Jiang, John Correia, Mahesh Boodraj

🎉 Exciting Milestones 🎉   We are thrilled to share that we’ve reached 1,500 followers on LinkedIn! 🌟 In addition, we are proud to highlight the incredible achievements: 📚 26 MISQ Insider Stories published ✍️ 40 MISQ Insider Contributors involved 👥 64 Authors who have shared their expertise A huge thank you to all the brilliant minds who have contributed to these efforts and helped us reach these milestones. Your support, insights, and collaboration have been pivotal in advancing our contributions to the academic community. Looking forward to continuing this journey of growth, learning, and impactful contributions with all of you. Let’s keep making a difference together. 🚀 Your MISQ Insider Contributor Team, Sojung Yoon, Grant Oosterwyk, & Laura Watkowski #ThankYou #Milestone #1500Followers #Gratitude #MISQInsider #misq #misquarterly #AcademicCommunity #Collaboration