Meet Stephen Reid, new assistant professor of management.

In this episode of Dean Gropper Presents, Dean Daniel Gropper welcomes Stephen Reid, the newest assistant professor in the Department of Management Programs at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business. Stephen shares his journey from working as a data scientist at Qualtrics to pursuing a PhD and joining academia.
Motivated by a desire to make a deeper impact beyond corporate profits, Stephen discusses how reading Give and Take by Adam Grant inspired him to explore the science behind workplace motivation and happiness. He reflects on the freedom and fulfillment that academic research offers, and how it allows him to pursue topics that matter — both personally and professionally.
Tune in for an insightful conversation about purpose-driven careers, the transition from industry to academia, and the power of research to shape better workplaces.

Recorded October 10, 2025