Stephen Lawton

Emeritus Appointment
steve.lawton@bus.oregonstate.edu

Austin Hall

Austin Hall 443

2751 SW Jefferson Way

2751 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
Credentials: 
M.B.A. Cornell University Graduate School of Business, 1976 International Business Fellowship
M.B.A. Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven, Brussels, Belgium, 1975
B.B.A. Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas,1973

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At OSU
Affiliated with: 
College of Business
Research/Career Interests: 

Steve Lawton is an Associate Professor Emeritus of International Business. Professor Lawton teaches global strategy and the global business environment.

Employment:

Oregon State University, College of Business:

1989-Present Associate Professor

1986-Present Associate Professor, Oregon Executive MBA Program

1989-Present International Business Coordinator

1986-1989 Assistant Professor

1975-1985 Instructor

Aarhus School of Business (Aarhus, Denmark): Visiting Professor 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994

Agder School of Business (Kristiansand, Norway): Visiting Professor 1994

Copenhagen School of Business (Copenhagen, Denmark): Visiting Professor 1990

University of Technology Sydney, School of Business (Sydney, Australia): Visiting Professor 1978, 1979

Service:

Professional:

MacArthur Foundation (1996-1997) Project Coordinator of the Sustainable Forestry Business Case Studies Project. Coordinated 15 interdisciplinary teams that researched and developed case studies documenting market opportunities and the financial viability of sustainable forestry.

Age of Pacific Seminar Series (1996-Present) Co-teaching an inter-institutional, graduate business seminar with the University of Oregon, on emerging international business issues in East Asia. Funded by the Philip H. Knight Foundation (CEO of Nike, Inc.)

Oregon Executive MBA Program (1995-Present) Academic Committee and Faculty Coordinator

OSU Sustainable Forestry Partnership (1995-Present) Member of the Executive Council that developed and guides the Partnership which is a national leader in the field of sustainable forestry. Projects include training courses, seminars, research programs, and case studies.

OSSHE International Business Executive Board (1987-Present)

Oregon Joint Professional Schools of Business (1994-1999) Academic Committee

OSU Bookstore Board of Directors (1993-1996)

OSU International Degree Committee (1992-1995)

Community Services Consortium (1994-Present)

OSU International Programs Advisory Council (1982-1993)

OSU International Degree Project Advisor (1994-Present)

OSU Long-Range Planning Team (1985-1987)

U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Council (1983-Present)

Golden Key National Honor Society (2000-Present) Honorary Member

My Publications

Presentations


S. Lawton, “China's Emerging Role in the Global Economy”, OEMBA 20th Anniversary Alumni Event and Conference. 2005.

S. Lawton, “The Role of Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry in Oregon”, Young President's of Oregon (YPO) Annual Field Study Tour. 2005.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute Sustainable Forestry Conference”, Oregon Forest Resources Institute Sustainable Forestry Conference. 2004.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Oregon Small Woodlands Association”, Oregon Small Woodlands Association Annual Conference. 2004.

S. Lawton, “Presentation for Oregon State University Japan Forest Products Market Tour”, Oregon State University Japan Forest Products Market Tour. 2004.

S. Lawton, “Presentation for the Forest Products Management Development Program”, Oregon State University Forest Products Management Development Program. 2003.

S. Lawton, “Presentation at Seminar”, Oregon State University International Environmental Seminar. Corvallis, OR, 2003.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Oregon Forest Industries Council”, Oregon Forest Industries Council Strategic Certification Conference. 2002.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to Oregon Governor's International Trade Roundtable”, Oregon Governor's International Trade Roundtable. 2002.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to Oregon University System of Higher Education Board”, Oregon University System of Higher Education Board. 2002.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Western Forestry and Conservation Association”, Western Forestry and Conservation Association Annual Conference. 2002.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Oregon Forest Resources Industries”, Oregon Forest Resources Industries Forest Sustainability Conference. 2001.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Oregon State Board of Forestry”, Oregon State Board of Forestry. 2001.

S. Lawton, “Presentation at the Oregon State University Family Forestlands Conference”, Oregon State University Family Forestlands Conference. Corvallis, OR, 2001.

S. Lawton, “Presentation to the Oregon State University Labor Rights Forum”, Oregon State University Labor Rights Forum. Corvallis, OR, 2001.

S. Lawton, “Presentation at the World Forestry Center International Forestry Forum”, World Forestry Center International Forestry Forum. 2001.