Dr. Marta Stelmaszak Rosa, The School of Business - Researcher of the Year

Every year Portland State University honors a faculty member from each school who exhibits exceptional research. This year Dr. Marta Stelmaszak Rosa was honored as the 2024 School of Business Researcher of the Year. Her research focuses on the sustainable, responsible, and ethical design and use of data in organizations. Through qualitative research, Dr. Stelmaszak Rosa tries to understand the relationship between people and data. “I unpack and understand how data impacts people and also what people do to data,” said Marta. When creating new lines of research, she likes to unpack previous problems based on case studies in order to build a theoretical understanding. Dr. Stelmaszak Rosa was thrilled and excited to be presented with her first award for her research efforts. She will be recognized during research week, May 6-10, at the Research Awards Ceremony.

Create Data That Doesn’t Harm People
Dr. Stelmaszak Rosa suggests that “initially, we didn't think of the consequences and the fact that the data is there created, how it can impact how we work, how we think in our lives.” One line of Dr. Stelmaszak Rosa’s work relates to data justice, where she aims to develop ways to “create data that doesn't harm people and maybe lead to more justice”. Her research intends to create awareness because companies collect increasingly more data that can have significant impacts on individuals. Her research is the first step to a solution to produce a fair and more just utilization of data.

Equitable Data-Driven World
Earning this award has been an affirmation for Dr. Stelmaszak Rosa, validating her commitment to research. Her research sheds light on the ethical implications of data use, aiming to promote awareness and responsible practices. Recognized as the 2024 School of Business Researcher of the Year at Portland State University, her contributions highlight the importance of shaping a more equitable data-driven world.

About Dr. Marta Stelmaszak Rosa
Marta is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems. She is also the Daimler Track Professor of Analytics. The goal of the Daimler Track Professorship is to acknowledge faculty members “who provide leadership through exemplary research, teaching, and service aligned with the School’s analytics initiative.” She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE). Specializing in data science and analytics, Dr. Stelmaszak Rosa seamlessly integrates her roles as a researcher, educator, and writer. Her expertise navigates the complexities of data analytics, offering invaluable insights through her research and teaching.