Recent findings from the American Psychological Association show Americans are feeling the highest levels of stress and fatigue in more than 15 years. Old à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã University Assistant Professor Andrew Bennett will share his research about what workers can do to reduce fatigue and stress, both at work and after-hours, at the next Science Pubs.
The event begins with networking at 6:30 p.m. April 28 and Bennett's presentation, "The Upside of Downtime," at 7 p.m. at Smartmouth Brewing Co., 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Science Pubs is free to attend; by April 27. The first 20 guests to arrive will receive a beverage ticket.
Bennett was recently named one of the , a website dedicated to covering business schools.
Bennett was selected from more than 1,000 nominations from students and faculty across the country. As a professor in the Department of Management, Bennett focuses on employee well-being, negotiations and improving management research and education. He has worked as a researcher and consultant on projects for multiple Forbes Global 2000 companies, the U.S. Army and national nonprofits.
With colleagues in the Strome College of Business, Bennett completed a 2020 study on how videoconference fatigue can be reduced by fostering more online connection among participants. Another study found taking a one-minute break to watch a funny video can reduce fatigue.
In his profile for Poets & Quants, Bennett said he knew he wanted to become a business school professor after experiencing a mix of "fantastic" and "not-so-great" bosses.
"The great bosses helped me become a better manager, and it was then when I realized that so many management skills could be taught - and that I wanted to teach in a business school to help others learn those skills," he said.
As a professor, Bennett most enjoys "how my students continue to challenge themselves and the world they live in and that I get to be part of that journey."
Science Pubs offer an opportunity for the community to engage with ODU researchers in an informal setting for lively and engaging discussion.
