She is working on a global careers project with many researchers from around the world. The first phase of her research is based on interviews with individuals from eleven different countries and three careers - nursing, business and blue collar work. Another of Dr. Shen's projects focuses on expatriates - those people who leave their home to live and work in another country. Dr. Shen's research on expatriates and cross-cultural careers won her the Best International Paper Award from the Academy of Management, Careers Division.