On October 17th and 18th, TCNJ MBA Business Analytics graduate students Isabella Guhl-Erdie, Shamiere Contant, and Daniel Bodine presented their research, From Classroom to Carbon Neutral: Data Strategies for the Education Sector, at the 2024 National Association of Business, Economics, and Technology (NABET) conference. Their research focused on strategies for the education sector to reduce waste, generate revenue, and use data analysis as the next step toward carbon reduction efforts.
NABET, formerly known as The Association of Pennsylvania University Business and Economics Faculty (APUBEF), is a national organization dedicated to providing opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration regarding issues in business education. Now in its 45th year, NABET annually hosts academic conferences bringing together faculty and graduate students within the fields of business, economics, and information technology to meet and discuss their research and publications.
Reflecting on the conference experience, Shamiere Contant described presenting at NABET as an enriching experience that highlighted the transformative role of data in promoting sustainability in education. Daniel described this as a valuable growth experience, both for the group and for himself. As the only three student participants among faculty and industry presenters, he found it to be a “great test” and a “wonderful learning opportunity. The students received constructive feedback and participated in lively discussions that not only strengthened their research but also fueled their motivation to commit to future innovations within this field. Daniel enjoyed that the group was able to observe how individuals in industry navigated their presentations, fielded questions, and networked, while also gaining new perspectives and questions regarding their research that they plan to apply as they go forward with this project.
Daniel shared his gratitude for his first ever conference. “Presenting in front of a large group was an invaluable step outside my comfort zone,” he said. “It helped me recognize my strengths and shortcomings in public speaking and in my project work, which will be beneficial as I continue my MBA program and beyond.” Shamiere also expressed gratitude for the experience, sharing “I am truly grateful for the opportunity and excited about what lies ahead.” Isabella Guhl-Erdie feels very thankful for the support from the School of Business, as she stated this conference was a great networking opportunity as they begin their MBA journey.
The School of Business is incredibly proud of Isabella, Shamiere, and Daniel for their accomplishments and for representing TCNJ at such a prestigious event, modeling the influential research our graduate students take part in.
