She conducts research and consults in the areas of project management and control, with a particular emphasis on project definition, team processes, and change management. Dr. Brennan?s prior work experience includes management positions at The Quaker Oats Company and marketing and systems engineering experience with the IBM Corporation. She received her PhD from Northwestern University, her MBA from the University of Chicago, and her BIE from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a licensed professional engineer and a certified project management professional.