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Letter from the Editors:
Inside the newsletter readers can find
various interviews with staff, current
students, and alumni concerning topics
such as research interests, experiences in
and out of the program, and career
outlooks. There will also be informative
details about applying to the I/O
Psychology program at SIUe. Current
students provided some of their favorite
local activities and things to do, adding
a more personalized feel. The Committee
hopes to provide information that will aid
prospective students in gaining a feel for
the culture of the I/O Psychology program
at SIUe and, of course, displaying all the
benefits of being a part of the program.
Enjoy!
-Marketing Committee
Josh Henry, 2011-2013 Cohort, Leader and
Talent Business Partner at Bullhorn
What does a Leader and Talent Business
Partner do?: "I'm focused on ensuring our
employees have fulfilling careers at Bullhorn,
from coaching employees on skills they should
sharpen to implementing innovative processes
for the betterment of both the business and our
employees."
What was most beneficial about SIUe for
you?: "My practicum was the most helpful part
of the program. It turned into my first 'real' job
after graduation, which propelled me to be
qualified for my current role."
What position did you have right out of the
program?: HR Generalist
How did you get to where you are now?: "I
was an HR Generalist at a small tech company
for 3 years. I applied for my current role, which
was a big step up in responsibilities and
compensation at a bigger tech company."
Katie Petrie, 2014 Graduate, HR Talent Manager
at XTRA Lease
Thesis Title: Discrimination Based on Marital Status,
Gender, and Sexual Orientation: Implications for
Employment Hiring Decisions
What does a HR Talent Manager do?: "I have
responsibility for the overall talent cycle, including
identifying, assessing, developing, and engaging our
employees. It involves strategic practices, including
HRIS system set-up, employee metrics, and
succession planning."
What was your favorite part about the program?: "The
relationships the professors had with local affiliations
and businesses that allowed us to participate in
internships, applied learning experiences, and
professional affiliations."
How did you get to where you are now?: "I took every
experience I was offered. When I graduated, I applied
to a variety of positions, as I was eager to find
something in my field. My first position was for 18
months at Harley Davidson as a Training Specialist.
After that, I wanted to get broader experiences in HR,
so I got a job as a HR Generalist at Nature's Path. I am
now working for XTRA Lease, which is where my
practicum was when I was in the program."
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I Ashley Senda, 2012 Graduate, HR EEO Analyst at Emerson Electric
Thesis Title: Exit Interviews, Type of Interviewer, and Interviewee Self-
Monitoring
What does a HR EEO Analyst do?: “I am responsible for preparing and
delivering Affirmative Action training to business units. I prepare the federal
AAPs, EEO-1 and VETS 4212 reports. I also analyze adverse impact analyses
and other analyses related to EEO and diversity, and recommend process
changes and improvements based on the results.”
What was your favorite part of the program?: “My favorite part were the
opportunities we received for real-world consulting projects and that we were
able to apply what we were learning in class directly to those projects.”
What position did you have right out of the program?: “I started my own
consulting firm and consulted for a large telecommunications company. I
conducted job analyses for various roles in the organization that were all very
different due to multiple acquisitions the company had just completed.”
How did you get to where you are now?: I always look for ways to learn new
things in every situation and project I work- whether it be skill based or trying
learn from the people that I work with on my team.”
Megan Eling, 2016 Graduate, Senior Sourcing Specialist at
Nestle Purina PetCare
Thesis Title: Gender Role Socialization as a Moderator between
Sexual Coercion and Psychological Distress
What does a Senior Sourcing Specialist do?: “I focus on utilizing
data and strategic methods to find top talent. Using market data
from various sources, I reach out to passive candidates who may not
be looking for a role at Nestle Purina, but are good fits for various
roles and the organization. I am the first point of contact for these
passive candidates, and I am able to provide them with information
on the job, as well as tips for our interview process.”
What has been most helpful from the program for you since
graduation?: “The ability to analyze data, my knowledge on best
practices for employee selection, and my knowledge of employment
law have been the most beneficial.”
What position did you have right out of the program?: “ Sourcing
Specialist”
“My favorite part of the program were the
opportunities we received for real-world consulting
projects and that we were able to apply what we
were learning in class directly to those projects.”
RESEARCH: CREATING NEW KNOWLEDGE
Dr. Cathy Daus
Finishing up the following studies:
Emotional labor training: teaching people how to
handle outcomes of dealing with stressful
situations in their job
o So far, trained Pre-K teachers
o Currently training professors
o Plan to work with pre/post test data
Comparing 6 occupations on emotional
intelligence and emotional labor
o Looking to see if higher EQ means less
negative outcomes of high emotional labor
Dr. Lynn Bartels
Current projects:
Improving undergraduate STEM education
o Working on a survey for SIUe faculty on their
use of active learning strategies in their
classrooms
Examining how student perceptions of norms
regarding classroom incivilities affect their
classroom behavior
Involved with student research projects
o Stereotypes of military veterans and their
impact on hiring decisions
o Use of social media in the selection process
o Assessment center anxiety
o Organizational marijuana drug testing policies 5
Organizational Talent Management Series:
“I’m assisting with the development of online courses designed for students and professionals
who want to learn about the theory and practice of I-O Psychology and incorporate it into
their organizations. Topics include creating and analyzing surveys, designing structured
interviews, and conducting focus groups. I will be facilitating the completed courses in the
Spring. My role also involves marketing the courses outside of the university and
collaborating with Educational Outreach to generate interest. I am gaining valuable
experience in this process, from developing content and marketing the courses to teaching
the material to others. This has given me insight into the opportunities and challenges
around Learning and Development that I know will be beneficial in future practice.”
-Megan O’Loughlin
Sexual Harassment and Eye Tracking:
“We are conducting research into sexual harassment experiences/perceptions and how they
relate to nonverbal behaviors displayed in an interview setting. Eye tracking equipment is
being used to highlight fixation points of where participants tend to gaze while viewing
pictures of male and female job candidates. This information will be analyzed and related to
sexist attitudes toward sexual harassment and sexual harassment experiences. Overall, this
research will examine the impact that biases have in an interview setting. This is allowing me
to fine-tune my research abilities while encouraging me to be resourceful and autonomous.”
–Lauren Phillips
DR. JOEL NADLER’S GRADUATE
RESEARCHLAB
Funded Graduate Research Assistants
WATCH & LISTEN
-WHAT THE COOL CATS ARE IN TO THESE DAYS-
OUR TOP ARTISTS
OUR TOP SHOWS
GAME OF THRONES
VAMPIRE DIARIES
AMERICAN HORROR STORY
GREY’S ANATOMY
OUR TOP
MOVIES
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Ta
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* Results based on a poll of all current students
So what do grad
students do?
A Year in the Life
In this section:
Meet our Second Year Students
Why We Like Living in St. Louis
How to Explain I/O Psychology to
Your Family
In this section:
Practicums
In this section:
Meet our First Year Students
I/O Program Bonding
Meet our New Faculty Member
This or That?
WINTER
9
CLASSES:
First Year: Organizational Behavior, Personnel Psychology, & Statistics
Second Year: Employee Development, Thesis, & Elective
MEET OUR SECOND YEAR STUDENTS AND LEARN HOW WE SURVIVE
GRAD SCHOOL!
Morgan Tillery
“Netflix &
wine”
Ryan McClure
“Play guitar &
conga drum”
Tori Mahassek
“YouTube &
sleep”
Hollie Cocke
“Netflix,
sleeping, &
grabbing some
Starbs”
MEET OUR SECOND YEAR STUDENTS AND LEARN HOW WE SURVIVE
GRAD SCHOOL!
Casey Vaclavik
“YouTube
videos & phone
calls with
friends”
Veronica Caudill
“Friends, family, Kanye
West”
Sarah Lau
“Spa day”
Meghan
McClimon
“Getting
food &
drinks,
hiking, &
going to the
movies ”
Megan O’Loughlin
“Workouts & wine”
How did you choose your thesis topic?
“My thesis is looking at the effect anxiety has on
performance in an assessment center. I am
interested in employee selection, so the topic of
assessment centers falls within that interest of
mine. I wrote a paper on assessment centers for
one of our classes, and I worked with Dr. Bartels
on a consulting project with helping pilot test an
assessment center for an organization. These
really sparked my interest in the topic and helped
give me a deep background of the topic.”
What is something you wish someone would have told
you as a first year student?
“It is okay to take a weekend off and not think
about grad school. Between classes, work, thesis,
etc., grad school can be overwhelming, but letting
yourself have a weekend or just a day to spend
time with family/friends/Netflix is definitely
needed and important to let yourself do.”
What are some tips for time management? How do
you balance school and fun?
“Keep a planner and write EVERYTHING down.
Also, make sure you block time off for fun. If you
set aside a specific amount of time, make sure you
enjoy it and don’t worry about school or
deadlines. It’s important to use your fun time and
actually enjoy it.”
What is your favorite cohort activity you have done so
far?
“Five of us went to a 90’s bar crawl in Soulard. We
all dressed up and had an awesome time!
How prepared do you feel to work in an organization now
that you have been in the program?
“I feel very prepared because of all of the applied
projects that we have had. Also, the practicums
and overall experiences really make me
confidence that I can be successful in a company
in the future.”
In your cohort, who is most likely to be president?
“Megan O. She sets high goals for herself and
works hard to achieve them. Her fabulous
vocabulary could help educate the nation. The
nation would just have be okay with her running
a little late most of the time.
SPOTLIGHT ON MEGHAN MCCLIMON
SECOND YEAR SUPERLATIVES
BEST SENSE OF HUMOR:
RYAN MCCLURE
BEST CAR:
VERONICA CAUDILL
MOST LIKELY TO BE
LATE TO
GRADUATION:
HOLLIE COCKE
MOST LIKELY TO
HAVE DONE THE
READINGS: MEGHAN
MCCLIMON
MOST LIKELY TO
MARRY A
MILLIONAIRE:
VERONICA CAUDILL
MOST LIKELY TO
DEFEND THEIR
THESIS FIRST:
MORGAN TILLERY
MOST LIKELY TO
RUN THE WORLD:
CASEY VACLAVIK
BEST SNEEZE:
TORI
MAHASSEK
MOST LIKELY TO
BRIGHTEN YOUR
DAY: MEGAN
O’LOUGHLIN
SECOND YEAR SUPERLATIVES
MOST DIDACTIC:
MORGAN TILLERY
BEST DRESSED:
MEGAN O’LOUGHLIN
MOST ACCIDENT
PRONE: MEGAN
O’LOUGHLIN
MOST LIKELY TO
SPEAK UP IN
CLASS: SARAH LAU
MOST OPINIONATED:
CASEY VACLAVIK
MOST LIKELY TO
BE ID’D PAST 30:
MORGAN TILLERY
BEST MOVIE
QUOTER: HOLLIE
COCKE
MOST LIKELY TO
WIN THE HUNGER
GAMES: MEGHAN
MCCLIMON
MOST LIKELY TO
HAVE A CHILD
ADDICTED TO
STARBUCKS:
VERONICA CAUDILL
WHAT WE SAY TO OUR FAMILIES WHEN THEY ASK FOR
THE 100TH TIME WHAT I/O PSYCHOLOGY IS
HR, but with
psychology.
The scientific study of
human behavior applied
to the workplace. Similar
to HR, but it is rooted in
science instead of law.
The application of psychology
in organizations. We use data
to make better decisions in
HR processes like selection,
training, and organizational
development.
Psychology in
the workplace—
google it.
It’s basically psychology in
the workplace, so anything
from figuring out who to hire,
to performance appraisals
and employee training,
motivation, leadership, etc.
Studying human
behavior in the
workplace.
SPRING
18
CLASSES:
First Year: Leadership & Motivation, Employee Selection, & Statistics
Second Year: Organizational Development, Work Attitudes, & Elective
RESEARCH CONFERENCES:
SHARING OUR
KNOWLEDGE
Second-year, Morgan Tillery,
attended the annual IO/OB
(Industrial-
Organizational/Organizational
Behavior) conference in Texas
at Rice University last Spring
(2017) to present her
undergraduate research on the
relationship between leaders’
use of self-deprecating humor
and subordinates’ perceptions of
leaders. She had to opportunity
to meet faculty and graduate
students in similar programs
from across the US and explore
Rice University.
“I had the opportunity to attend the
2017 SIOP conference in Orlando,
Florida to present a poster, ‘Eye
Tracking Fixations: Cues for
Sexist and Sexual Harassment
Attitudes’. It was so exciting to be
surrounded by so many other
passionate I/O researchers and
professionals and to learn about
the most current industry trends. I
enjoyed the opportunity to
represent SIUe, take advantage of
learning opportunities, and
network at social events. I left the
conference with lots of new
connections, some thesis
inspiration, and a refreshed
enthusiasm for the field of I/O
psychology!” -Megan O’Loughlin
SPOTLIGHT ON RYAN MCCLURE
What are some tips for writing a thesis?
“Go with a topic you’re passionate about. I’d
recommend creating a timeline and tracking your
progress throughout. This will act as a journal, and
you can look back to see how far you’ve come.
What is something you wish someone would have told
you your first year?
“Everything you’ll be exposed to is a good experience
you can take with you, even if it seems ‘bad’ at the
time. There are many opportunities to learn. I have
an internship where I’m working in benefits, and it’s
helped to build a better understanding of HR, even
though it is not my favorite aspect of I-O.”
What is your favorite local activity?
I enjoy going to local taverns and socializing.
Edwardsville attracts a lot of live music, both during
the week and weekends. Two of my favorites are
Laurie’s Place and Wildey Theatre.”
Do you have any tips for time management
and balancing your time between school and
your personal life?
“Be realistic. Keep a calendar to map out
your life. Doing this will show how much
time there really is in a week (168 hours).
That is a lot of time to balance work and
play. Once you have your work obligations
planned out, then add in your pleasure.”
Have you had any fun cohort gatherings?
“We had a holiday get together that
consisted of a potluck and socializing with
one another. This was at the end of the first
semester so it was a good time for everyone
to get together and rejoice the fact that we
made it. It was symbolic in a sense that we
were celebrating the confirmation that we
can complete the program.”
How well do you feel the program at SIUe has
prepared you now you are at your practicum?
“I feel infinitely better about entering the
workforce. There are still things to learn,
but acknowledging that will leave you in a
better position to handle challenges that
are thrown at you. At the end of the day, as
a grad student, it is up to you to be
motivated and ambitious in your
pursuits.”
SPRING
2017
APPLIED
PROJECTS
Mallory Maves, 2017 Graduate
What did the applied project for your cohort consist of? “We were given the task of creating an employee engagement
survey and then complete a full report on our findings. These
findings were presented to the company by a subset of the
group. My group was asked to do this for Rural King, based out
of Mattoon, IL. My primary inputs for this project were survey
creation (including question creating and editing), extracting the
findings and suggestions within the report, data analysis
(qualitative), and other small tasks.”
What did you take away from the experience? “One of my favorite parts of the program was the applied
projects. These are resume builders that you can talk about in
your interviews for practicums and later positions. Working
with different group dynamics are another valuable experience.
Group projects can be difficult at times, but overall I had a
fantastic group. In one instance we had an individual who didn’t
communicate or help out on the project, but the rest of the group
was able to pick up the slack with ease. These types of positive
and negative experiences in groups prepare you for your future
job and are beneficial in developing your skills in working with
project groups.”
Facilitating healthy peer relationships is another skill the applied projects provided
experience with. Peer evaluations were a struggle for my cohort in all of the applied
projects that we completed in our classes, and this one was no different. Many in
my cohort were not good at accepting critical feedback of any type, which seemed
to cause a larger-and-larger divide each semester. Peer feedback/review is not only
extremely beneficial to one’s development but also facilitates how others work with
someone in the future. When an individual is able to accept and change based on
their feedback (in a positive manner) it shows others that you are an individual who
is looking to improve and foster relationships amongst peers. Individuals who had
poor responses to peer evaluations tended been seen as less favorable by the rest of
the group. The biggest take away with this is to remember that your cohort are your
professional peers above all else. One day someone may be a hiring manager for a
position you really want, and if you don’t accept feedback well that could hinder
your chance at that position.
Ryan Perez, 2017 Graduate
“We evaluated Ameren’s existing Diversity and Inclusion training
suite and made recommendations for changes and additions. The
project was less quantitative-driven and relied more on a number of
face-to-face interviews and focus groups. We also matched their
materials against research-based best practices. We had an
opportunity to present our findings to Ameren’s Diversity Council.
My main takeaway was the importance of having an in-depth
knowledge of the research and readings that you are basing your
recommendations on. There were times during our presentation
when someone would ask a question about a recommendation.
Because we were able to cite research and best practices, they were
much more receptive.”
SPRING 2017 APPLIED PROJECTS
Rozzy Learning Company Selection System
Last year the then first years developed a new
selection system for Rozzy Learning Company.
The students paired off into two groups, one
group developed a selection system for
curriculum writers while the other developed a
selection system for project managers. In order to
develop the selection system, the students
conducted a job analysis on their position,
developed and piloted structured interview
questions, researched and developed
recommendations for further tests to include in
the selection system, and finally reported and
presented their system recommendations. This
project allowed the students to develop their
skills job analysis, question development,
research, as well as writing reports and presenting
to a client. Applying class content to a real
organization allowed them to thoroughly
understand the benefits of different methods of
selection in order to explain their decisions to the
company.
Fantasy Books Incorporated Training
Program
The current second years developed a
training program and training evaluation for
Fantasy Books Incorporated (FBI). The
students were split into three groups, with
each group focusing on a separate training
topic. In order to choose what the training
topics were, the students interviewed
employees and managers at FBI. At the end
of the semester, the students trained
employees, managers, and the owners
regarding communication, giving and
receiving feedback, and rewards and
recognition. By doing this applied project,
these students gained skills they will use
later on in their careers.
OUR SUMMER PRACTICUMS
Ryan McClure, City of St. Louis
“I worked in the Training and Organizational Development Division to assist in
developing virtual training resources that will be used to supplement their Leadership
Academy. I chose this practicum because I have a passion for the public sector. I
recommend students expose themselves to as much as possible while in "professional
training" because this is a relatively controlled environment which provides a safety net
and allows students to explore what they do and do not enjoy.”
Sarah Lau, BJC Institute of Learning and Development
“I am creating and will be facilitating a training for clinical pharmacists on respectful
communication, feedback, and recognition. I will also be doing some work with data and
culture-building. I chose this practicum over another opportunity because I knew this
practicum would give me more Organizational Development experience, which is what I
want to do after graduation. Choose/look for practicums that will give you the experiences
you need to be a good candidate for your "dream job."
Megan O’Loughlin, Ameren
“I work on the Leadership and Organization Effectiveness team supporting projects related
to change management, performance management, and succession planning. I chose this
Practicum to gain applied experience in Organizational Development in a corporate setting.
It has been a fantastic learning experience! To future students, I recommend being open to
lots of different projects and taking advantage of all networking opportunities.”
Tori Mahassek, Dale Carnegie
“I chose this practicum site because it allowed me to work from home, and I gained
experience in product development.”
Meghan McClimon, GrowOptimism
“I worked on developing a test to select for optimism in the workplace. I got experience
in statistical analyses, job analysis, and conducting a pilot test.”
Hollie Cocke, BEATTY Optimizing. Leadership.
“BEATTY Optimizing. Leadership. is a small consulting firm in Clayton, MO. BEATTY
specializes in C-suite consulting and leadership development. I would recommend students
apply to SEVERAL sites to guarantee you have options when the Spring semester comes to
a close. When you get your practicum, make the most of it! Ask questions, network, and be
proactive in your learning process.”
Morgan Tillery, United Way
“I worked on developing recommendations for a new onboarding process, with their
learning and development committee on connecting employees with learning
opportunities, and on various HR functions largely survey management I choose United
Way because I want to work with a non-profit and appreciate the work that United Way
does for the community If you want something specific in your practicum or after
graduation, be exploring that interest and looking for sites that fit that early.”
OUR SUMMER PRACTICUMS
Casey Vaclavik, Graybar Electric
“I worked in the training department as well as with the HR Analytics team. I helped
develop different training programs and performed a skills gap analysis for a critical roles
project. Don't sweat getting a practicum. It will happen.”
Veronica Caudill, Hussmann Corporation
“I do a variety of activities, including performance management, creating training and
training materials, developing communications for the organization, etc. I would
recommend to students that they should not be afraid to take risks. Be open to opportunities
that you may be afraid of.”
MEET OUR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AND LEARN HOW WE
SURVIVE GRAD SCHOOL!
Lauren Phillips
“Spending time
with friends &
family”
Kevin Kleiman
“Walking &
listening to
music”
Miranda Buettner
“Going out to eat”
Elvedin
Esmerovic
“Going to the
theatre to catch a
flick”
MEET OUR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AND LEARN HOW WE
SURVIVE GRAD SCHOOL!
David Mersman
“Watching stand-
up comedy or
sitcoms”
Allison Hayes
“Talking to my
friends on the
phone”
Lindsay Schafer
“Spin classes or
walking my dog”
Brittany Faber
“Take naps”
SPOTLIGHT ON
KEVIN KLEIMAN
How did you hear about I/O Psychology?
“I originally heard about IO Psychology
during my Junior year at Southern Illinois
University Carbondale. I was originally
looking into clinical programs but, when I
found IO it matched my interests much
better.”
Why did you choose SIUe?
“I was initially attracted to the IO program
at SIUE because it allows/requires students
to complete both a practicum and a thesis.
But, it wasn’t until after my interview when
I met the faculty and second year graduate
students that I decided for sure that I
wanted to come here. Everyone was very
friendly and the environment seemed very
supportive.”
What are you most excited about? “It’s still a way off, but I’m excited to start
my first practicum. I’m excited to gain real
world experience and continue building my
resume.”
What has been the hardest part about your
transition to graduate school?
“Time Management. I never had an issue
managing my time during undergrad but,
since I’ve started graduate school it feels like
I’m always two days behind where I should
be. Slowly but surely, I’m adjusting to the
new schedule.”
What's your favorite thing to do in the area?
“I haven’t been in the area long and haven’t
had a lot of time to explore the community. My
current favorite thing to do is to go to Laurie’s
Place with my cohort.”
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
With who? What would you do?
“I would probably take a trip to Greece and
stay on the Mediterranean Sea. I would go
with my girlfriend and possibly one or two
close friends. I would love to visit the beaches
and the historic sites of ancient Greece.”
The first I/O program bonding trip of the 2017-2018 school year was to the Mastermind
Escape Room. Twelve of the seventeen graduate students banded together to try to
escape The King’s Castle in just one hour. We were told that The Evil King stole the
Good King’s crown and it was our mission to gain access to the castle, make a potion
to put the guards to sleep and steal back the crown before the guards woke up and
beheaded us. Luckily for us we made it freely out of the castle and accomplished our
mission with 12 minutes to spare!
MEET OUR NEW FACULTY MEMBER: DR. ELORA VOYLES!
Where did you grow up?
“I grew up in the Carbondale area,
about two hours away from SIUE.
Where did you go to school?
“I went to SIU Carbondale for my
bachelor’s and my first master’s
degree in Workforce Education and
Development. I went on to Northern
Illinois University for my second
master’s degree as well as my PhD in
Industrial Organizational
Psychology and Social Psychology.”
Did you always know you wanted to
teach?
“It’s actually a funny story. As an
undergraduate I actually worked in
Dr. Nadler’s research lab at SIU
Carbondale. I really loved research
and I remember asking in my
Career’s in Psychology class, “How
can I do research, but not teach?”
The first class I taught I still wasn’t
sure I liked it, but the more I did I
really grew to love it. Now I am
equally passionate about teaching
and research.”
What are some of your hobbies?
“There wasn’t a lot of time for that
stuff while I was working on my
dissertation, but I’m getting back at
it. I like hiking and being outdoors.
I ran the Chicago Marathon and I
would love to get back into good
running shape to be able to run
races again.
What was your research on for
your dissertation?
“My research was on age meta-
stereotypes in the workplace. I
created scenarios where both
older and younger workers were
informed of either a positive or a
negative meta-stereotype. A
meta-stereotype is what you think
other groups think about you.
This changes how people interact
with each other as well as what
opportunities you will take at
work. So I looked at these
scenarios and asked both
younger workers and older
workers how they would react to
the opposite group. I found,
surprisingly, that when people
felt threatened they were more
likely to engage with workers of
different age groups. Typically
with stereotype threat people
want to withdraw and do not
want to engage in these
opportunities. It could be that
people are trying to integrate
themselves with workers of
different ages. Particularly,
older workers, after given
information about a negative
stereotype that older workers are
not good with technology,
indicated that they were
threatened and also that were
more willing to volunteer to fix a
computer program.”
What are some classes you
will be teaching here?
“Undergraduate- Careers
in psychology and
Organizational
Psychology, and I also
have my own lab that I
am working to get
established. In the spring,
I will be teaching Social
Psychology for
undergraduates and
Leadership and
Motivation for graduate
students. This summer I
will be doing Psychology
of Gender. I will be doing
I/O courses as well as any
social or gender classes.
Eventually I will be put
into the rotation to teach
the Research Methods
classes as well.”
SPOTLIGHT ON ALLISON HAYES
How did you hear about IO?
“When I became a psych major in undergrad, I
explored what I wanted to do after graduation. I
knew as a psych major I needed to go to grad
school. I looked at the different directions that I
could take with a psychology degree, and I-O
interested me most. I decided to pursue a business
minor, because I knew that would be valuable to
my career. When taking a management class, I
learned about the Hawthorne studies and thought
it was really interesting. I also took an OB class,
which is related to I-O. It was my TA in my OB class
that guided me towards I-O. When I decided to
pursue I-O, a few professors mentored me.”
Why did you choose SIUE?
“I’m from St. Louis and I had been to SIUE before
for a piano concert, so I knew the school existed. 2
years ago, I reached out to someone on LinkedIn
that was pursuing a PhD in I-O, and she
mentioned SIUE. I was also looking at schools on
SIOP’s website and saw SIUE. I applied to SIUE, and
they wanted an interview with me. Their interview
process showed me they cared about who they were
letting in and that their program had higher
standards. During the interview, they seemed very
knowledgeable about the field. I got accepted and
they offered me an assistantship, which none of the
other schools I applied to did.”
What has been the hardest part about your
transition to graduate school?
“The structure of the classes and figuring
out time management. We don’t have
classes everyday. Now that I’m here, we
don’t get the structure that you get in
undergrad. There is so much to do, so there
are a lot of things to juggle at the same
time. Also, projects and assignments aren’t
specific. It is up to you to figure them out.”
What are you most excited about?
“I am most excited about the internship we
will get next summer and all of the options
I will have after I graduate. When I get my
degree, I know I can get any job that I
want or go anywhere I want. There are
many different career paths in I-O, and I
know I will be able to choose the one I like
best.”
What are your favorite things to do in the
area?
“St Louis Zoo, Three Sixty Rooftop Bar, and
Forest Park.”
If you could go anywhere, where would you
go? With who? What would you do?
“I would go to Tokyo, Japan with my best
friend. We would site-see and explore the
city and places around there. We would
just experience what the culture is like.”
Want to apply to SIUe’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Master’s Program? Here’s how:
1. Visit
www.siue.edu/education/psychology/graduate/apinfo.shtml
2. Get your application ready! Applications are due January 15,
2018.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For the 2018-2019 school year!