Articles tagged with Science Teaching
Dr. Shonna D. Waters has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her significant impact on the field. She was granted Fellow status by the SIOP Executive Board, recognizing her outstanding contributions to industrial and organizational psychology.
John A. Weiner has been recognized as a leading expert in assessment tools and technology-based assessment solutions for employment and credentialing. His work on validity, fairness, and legal issues has had a significant impact on the field of industrial and organizational psychology.
Dr. John D. Kammeyer-Mueller has made significant contributions to the field of I-O psychology through his research on employee well-being and productivity, publishing in top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Personnel Psychology.
Richard N. Landers named SIOP fellow for his work in advancing I-O psychology through interdisciplinary research and practice. He has made significant contributions to employee selection, training, and research methods, among other areas.
Dr. Peter D. Harms recognized for his research on personality, well-being, and leadership, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles published in top journals.
Dr. Scott M. Brooks has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his outstanding contributions to the field. His work focuses on translating scientific concepts into practical application through creative storytelling and visual approaches.
Suzanne S. Masterson, former Journal of Organizational Behavior editor-in-chief, recognized by SIOP for her significant impact on the field through over 20 publications and 4,379 citations.
Dr. Joseph Allen has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of I-O psychology. His research focuses on workplace meetings, occupational safety and health, and community engagement, with significant funding from government agencies.
Dr. Nathan Ainspan has been recognized as a leading figure in industrial-organizational psychology, focusing on veterans' and disability issues through his research and advocacy efforts. His work has impacted millions of people across the US and internationally.
Dr. Alan L. Colquitt has been recognized by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his significant impact on I-O psychology through research and practice. His work has focused on performance management tools, cultural change, leadership identification, and survey strategy, taking an evidence-based approach.
Dr. Alexander Alonso has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his outstanding contributions to I-O psychology. He is known for using I-O principles to advance human resource management and practice, with hundreds of publications and expertise in competency-based credentialing.
Dr. Mariangela Battista, a prominent figure in industrial-organizational psychology, has been recognized by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) as a Fellow. Her work has substantially impacted business leaders and educated hundreds of thousands globally on effective talent practice.
Dr. Jeffrey D. Facteau, a renowned industrial-organizational psychologist, has been recognized as an SIOP Fellow for his significant impact on talent selection and assessment projects. He has published research in top-tier journals and made lasting contributions to the field of performance management.
Dr. Tara Behrend, a multidisciplinary scholar with expertise in workplace technologies and workforce readiness, has been recognized as an SIOP Fellow. She is known for her diverse research topics, including STEM education, automation, and decision-making, and has received significant grants and fellowships.
Kristin N. Saboe has made significant contributions to the practice of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology within ten years of receiving her PhD. Her work focuses on reducing suicides and risk-taking behaviors among soldiers, and increasing preventative approaches through resilience and performance management.
S. Morton McPhail received the award for his sustained, significant service to SIOP, including elected positions and volunteer work on committees. His influential work has had lasting impact on the field of I-O psychology.
Dr. Juliet R. Aiken has made significant contributions to the practice of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology within ten years of receiving her PhD. She drives diversity and inclusion improvement through community, research, practice, and education.
Denise M. Rousseau has been honored with the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award from SIOP for her impressive body of work, with over 70,000 citations, across three areas of I-O psychology: psychological contract, idiosyncratic deals, and evidence-based management.
A physics professor and first-year physics major demonstrate how the center-of-mass of a nearly empty shampoo bottle affects its stability when placed on a tilted surface. The study reveals that the altitude of the center of mass is a nonlinear function of the liquid level, with lower levels resulting in higher altitudes.
A new study has found that the effectiveness of health messages in reducing risky drinking among young adults is linked to brain activity. The research used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain synchronisation while participants watched real-life health advertisements about alcohol use.
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine explores the role of citizen science in supporting science learning and education. The study found that citizen science can facilitate large-scale research, provide opportunities for diverse perspectives, and enhance science education when designed with inc...
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has received a $3 million grant to provide child development strategies to infant and toddler specialists and teachers. The training focuses on improving interactions between teachers and children, as well as family engagement strategies to build strong emotional and social skill...
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and SHRM announced Walmart and Wendy's as winners of the 2019-2020 Human Resource Management (HRM) Impact Award. The award recognizes organizations with outstanding evidence-based HR management practices, such as Walmart's Retail Associate Assessment (RAA) project and Wend...
The TRUE Project will prepare 36 diverse professionals as K-12 STEM teachers over 18 months, integrating culturally responsive education and trauma-informed learning. The project aims to fill openings in science and math classrooms with a diverse pool of teachers.
The book Rethinking Biology highlights how biology is often oversimplified, leading to a false public understanding of biological processes. The authors study children and adults' perceptions, journalists' writing, legal contexts, and religious world views to shed light on this issue.
A multinational study of 4,277 pupils from 151 schools found that smaller class sizes were only associated with improved non-cognitive skills in Lithuania. In Romania, however, smaller classes led to greater academic achievement and enjoyment of learning mathematics and science. The study's results suggest that reducing class size does...
Wendy's has been recognized by SIOP and SHRM with the 2019-2020 HRM Impact Award for its evidence-based employee engagement program, Voice of Wendy's. The program uses data-driven analyses to measure and improve employee engagement across 5,000 restaurants.
A joint study by Lancaster and Sheffield Universities found that language proficiency significantly impacts students' performance in science assessments. The study analyzed the performance of 485 students, both English native speakers and English-language learners, on standardized science tasks.
A new study found that low-cost active teaching techniques, such as group work and worksheets, significantly improve learning in university science classes. Increasing class time dedicated to group work by just 10% resulted in a 3% improvement in student performance.
Engineers use undercooled metal technology to create conductive lines and traces on various materials, including paper, concrete, and biological tissues. The technology enables heat-free fabrication of metallic interconnects and traces without damaging the base material.
A UTA professor is working on a new classification system for geomagnetic storms based on overall storm energy, focusing on storms with large amounts of power that dissipate in the ionosphere. This research could lead to better understanding of how space weather affects satellites and ultimately life on Earth.
The BU program, Integrating the Educators, successfully trained biomedical science trainees in the skills of being a medical educator. Trainees gained insights into how to teach basic science topics to a clinical audience and modified their lesson plans accordingly.
A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people's existing knowledge about genetically modified food is a significant determining factor of their attitudes towards it. Learning the underlying science leads to more positive attitudes, a greater willingness to eat them, and a lowered perception of GM...
Timothy Cook uses NSF CAREER funding to design and study self-assembling molecules and create 3D-printed magnetic structures. He works with K-12 science teachers in Buffalo to teach chemistry through hands-on models.
The NIU FoodMASTER program uses food as a tool to teach mathematics and science, leading to increased student engagement and academic performance. The $930,000 NIH grant will expand the initiative to K-12 teachers and educators nationwide.
Dr. Richard Griffith has made significant contributions to industrial-organizational psychology through his research on faking personality measures and development of the I-0 program at Florida Institute of Technology. He has also provided leadership and ideas for internationalization of I-O training.
Dr. Paul Green has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his diverse and impactful contributions to organizations and the profession. He has benefited over half a million people through his Behavioral Interviewing Workshop.
Dr. Beth Chung has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her significant impact on the field of diversity and inclusion. She is one of 20 distinguished industrial-organizational psychologists to receive this honor.
Dr. Daniel Bachrach, a world-class scholar and teacher, has been awarded SIOP Fellow status for his significant impact on the field of industrial-organizational psychology. He is recognized for his outstanding research and teaching achievements, including numerous awards for innovation and commitment to teaching.
Dr. Thomas Becker has been awarded SIOP Fellow status for his significant contributions to the field of industrial and organizational psychology. He is a highly visible scholar with substantial work shaping our understanding of employee commitment.
Dr. Seth Kaplan, a renowned scholar and practitioner, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his groundbreaking research on team dynamics in high-reliability contexts. He is one of 20 distinguished industrial-organizational psychologists to receive this prestigious award.
Dr. Steve Jex, a renowned researcher on work stress, has been recognized as an SIOP Fellow for his significant impact on the field of industrial and organizational psychology. He is one of 20 distinguished psychologists to receive this honor, which acknowledges outstanding contributions to the profession.
Dr. Lisa Leslie, a leading expert in diversity and inclusion, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). Her research focuses on the unexpected consequences of diversity management policies and programs.
Dr. Mary Ann Hanson has been recognized as a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her significant contributions to I-O psychology. She has played major roles in research projects for federal, state, military, and educational organizations.
Dr. Jill Ellingson has been awarded SIOP Fellow status for her groundbreaking work improving selection and performance at work through her research on individual differences, personality testing, and response distortion. Her methods have become the gold standard for evaluating response distortion in field settings.
Dr. Hui Liao has made significant research contributions to service quality, leadership, and human resource management. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards and citations.
Dr. Jeffrey Stanton, a recognized expert in multiple domains of I-O psychology, has been awarded SIOP Fellow status for his impactful work. He is acknowledged for his forward-looking research and publications in fields like cybersecurity and measurement development.
Robert Kaiser has been recognized by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) as a Fellow for his significant contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology. He has developed an integrated theory, measure, and method for developing versatile leaders, which has had a global impact.
Dr. Eric D. Heggestad has made significant scholarly contributions to trait structure-performance relations and psychological measurement. He has been recognized with SIOP Fellow status for his rigorous, innovative work.
Richard Boyatzis, a renowned expert in competency, leadership, and emotional intelligence, has been awarded SIOP Fellow status. He is recognized for his significant contributions to I-O psychology through his theory and research on intentional change, organizational neuroscience, and teaching.
Dr. Satoris Howes has made significant contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology, including research, teaching, and service. With 57 peer-reviewed publications and a distinguished teaching award, she is recognized as an outstanding expert in her field.
Dr. Christopher Berry, a renowned industrial-organizational psychologist, has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). He is recognized for his significant research and publication record on psychological testing validity and organizational behavior.
A team of UC San Diego engineers is developing an Integrated Photonics Education Kit (IPEK) to teach undergraduates practical skills in integrated photonics. The kit, priced at $1,500, offers a portable and robust platform for hands-on training.
The Association for Computing Machinery recognizes outstanding research in computer science education, highlighting key findings such as the importance of understanding student misconceptions and the efficacy of peer instruction. The top ten papers are chosen from among the best presented at the SIGCSE Technical Symposium over 49 years.
Dr. Seymour Adler has made a significant impact on people at work, organizations, and the practice of I-O psychology through his innovative methods in selection and talent management. His work extends to performance management, leadership development, and talent risk mitigation processes.
Alexis Fink has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Contributions Award from SIOP. Her sustained record of impactful volunteer activities reflects balance and respect for both sides of the SIOP equation.
David P. Baker PhD has been recognized for his significant contributions to the practice of industrial and organizational psychology. His work on team training programs in high-risk environments, including TeamSTEPPS, has had a major impact on people at work, organizations, and the field.
John Scott, Ph.D., has been recognized by SIOP for his sustained humanitarian efforts, including developing a partnership between SIOP and the United Nations to promote I-O psychology for social responsibility. This award highlights Dr. Scott's contributions to reducing human suffering through organizational actions.
Philip Podsakoff has made significant contributions to I-O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, and Management through his research and teaching. He is one of the most highly-cited researchers with over 99,000 citations.
The Merck Family Foundation has donated 350 thousand euros to the Gulbenkian Institute of Science to support two initiatives: Lab-in-a-Box kits for secondary schools and Lab-in-a-Suitcase portable labs for universities. These projects aim to stimulate experimental teaching and research in Portuguese Speaking African Countries.