Former Fellows
Fellows whose Fellowships began in 2006:
Name: Michelle C. Alcorn
Agency: Defense Personnel Security Research Center
School: California State University at Monterey Bay
Program of Study: M.S., Management & Information Technology
Synopsis: My current duties include creating the PERSEREC public website while also re-creating and maintaining the PERSEREC Information Exchange website. I look forward to also assisting my mentors with any research reports they plan to work on in the future.
Dates: Start: 05/2006 End: 05/2008
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Name: Paul J. Becker
Agency: Defense Manpower Data Center
Division: DMDC - East
School: The Catholic University of America
Program of Study: B.S., Electrical Engineering
Synopsis: I accomplish basic troubleshooting on hardware and software, system administration tasks, maintenance and quality assurance for backup tapes, deployment of IT equipment, and Helpdesk functions.
Dates: Start: 08/2006 End: 05/2007
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Name: Tiffany M. Bludau
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Arlington Research Unit, VA (Basic Research)
School: George Mason University
Program of Study: Ph.D., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Synopsis: Currently, I am working with Dr. Peter Legree on a meta-analysis of the relationship between various emotional intelligence measures and cognitive ability.
Publications:
Bludau, T.M., & Legree, P. (2008, April). Breaking down emotional intelligence: A meta-analysis of EI and GMA. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
Legree, P., Psotka, J., Bludau, T.M., & Gray, D. (2007, December). Assessing occupational knowledge using situational judgment tests derived from job analysis questionnaires. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the International Society for Intelligence Research (ISIR), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Legree, P., Psotka, J., Bludau, T.M., & Gray, D. (2008, April). Assessing occupational knowledge using SJTs derived from job analysis questionnaires. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
Orvis, K.A., Mullin, L. , Bludau, T.M., & Gulick, L. (2008, April). Providing performance feedback to stimulate effective self-development. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
Dates: Start: 06/2006 End: 01/2009
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Name: Whitney E. Botsford
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Fort Bragg Scientific Coordination Office (USASOC Coordination)
School: George Mason University
Program of Study: Ph.D., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Synopsis: Interpersonal skills are critical for successful special operation missions. In order to accomplish their mission goals, special operation forces (SOF) must build rapport with host nation personnel and lay the foundation for future relationships between the U.S. and host nations. Using a taxonomy of interpersonal performance dimensions (Carpenter & Wisecarver, 2004), we are refining this concept while integrating cultural awareness to better understand the necessary interpersonal skills for building rapport.
Publications:
Botsford, W. E. & Wisecarver, M. W. (2007, April). Knowledge and Skills: Building Blocks for Effective Interpersonal Performance. Paper presentation in the symposium Swimming in Global Waters: Understanding the Role of Culture in Interpersonal Performance at the Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New York, NY.
Heinen, B. A., Botsford, W. E., Ford, M. T., & Conjar, E. A. (2007, August). Psychometric examination of work-family conflict measures: A review and meta-analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA.
Dates: Start: 05/2006 End: 09/2007
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Name: C. Jonathan Brogdon
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Fort Benning Research Unit, GA (Institutional Training)
School: Mercer University
Program of Study: M.S., Psychology (Community & Clinical Counseling)
Synopsis:
Dates: Start: 08/2010 End:
Start: 08/2006 End: 09/2007
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Name: Jason M. Brunner
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Fort Leavenworth Research Unit, KS (Leader Development)
School: Kansas State University
Program of Study: Ph.D., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Synopsis: I have been working with Dr. Zbylut on the TLAC-XL interactive training simulation.
Publications:
Metcalf, K., Zbylut, M.L., Freeman, T., & Brunner, J.M. (2009). Building and applying influence in the advising environment. Paper presented at the Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance (JCISFA) Advisor Training Center Working Group, Fort Dix, NJ.
Phelps, C.E., Zbylut, M.L., & Brunner, J.M. (2009, March). Selecting and training U.S. advisors: Interpersonal skills and the advisor counterpart relationship. Marine Corps Gazette.
Zbylut, M.L., Brunner, J.M., Vowels, C.L., & Kim, J.M. (2007, July). Case method instruction: 25 minutes of discussion can make a difference. (ARI Technical Report 1203). Arlington, VA: US Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences.
Zbylut, M.L., Brunner, J.M., Vowels, C.L., Kim, J.M., & Hill, R.W. (2008, August). Same case, different audience: The instructional utility of film. Poster presented at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association: Division 19. Boston, MA.
Zbylut, M.L., Metcalf, K.A., & Brunner, J.M. (2009). Influence and the advising mission: An analysis of proactive influence and impression management strategies. 117th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association: Division, 19. Toronto, Canada.
Zbylut, M.L., Metcalf, K.A., McGowan, B.D., Beemer, M., Vowels, C.L., & Brunner, J.M. (2008, December). An analysis of cross-cultural behaviors for military advisors in the Middle East. 26th Annual Army Science Conference. Orlando, FL.
Dates: Start: 06/2006 End: 06/2009
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Name: Jonathan J. Bryson
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Aberdeen Proving Ground Research Unit, MD (Organizational Performance)
School: George Mason University
Program of Study: M.A., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Synopsis: I am primarily involved with research aimed at improving team adaptability within command leadership teams at the tactical level. Currently, my focus centers on the importance of shared understanding as it relates to commander intent. As a secondary area of interest, I am also examining team effectiveness within Health Care Teams (i.e., multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and trans-disciplinary). My primary duties include data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and report writing.
Dates: Start: 07/2006 End: 04/2007
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Name: Thomas J.
"T.J." Burke
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Fort Knox Research Unit, KY (Unit Training)
School: Western Kentucky University
Program of Study: M.A., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Synopsis: I am currently assisting Dr. Carl Lickteig in the revision process of a research report concerning the training of adaptive thinking for non-tactical skills. I also assist the other researchers as needed.
Publications:
Hinkle, R.K., Karrasch, A.I., & Burke, T.J. (2006, July). Army green: Training non-tactical problem solving by platoon leaders. (ARI Research Report 1855). Arlington, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences.
Shadrick, S.B, Crabb, B.T., Lussier, J.W., & Burke, T.J. (2007, July). Positive transfer of adaptive battlefield thinking skills. (ARI Research Report 1873). Arlington, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences.
Dates: Start: 01/2006 End: 06/2007
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Name: Gregory J. Cannon
Agency: Defense Manpower Data Center
Division: DMDC - West
School: California State University at Monterey Bay
Program of Study: B.S., Computer Science
Synopsis: I am on the Network Infrastructure team for the Systems Division. My duties revolve around connectivity, cabling, and switching. I troubleshoot network connectivity issues at levels one and two. Also, I develop and maintain documentation of network devices and connections. Additionally, I work on projects to update cabling and infrastructure to industry standards.
Dates: Start: 05/2006 End: 05/2009
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Name: Elizabeth A. Conjar
Agency: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division: Arlington Research Unit, VA (Basic Research)
School: George Mason University
Program of Study: M.A., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Synopsis: As a Consortium Research Fellow at ARI, I am currently working with Dr. Dan Horn to develop and evaluate novel techniques for using Social Network Analysis. My duties include performing literature reviews and finding valid measures to assist in data collection.
Publications:
Conjar, E.A. (2007, March). The Impact of Task and Relationship Conflict on Team Structure: A Social Network Perspective. In Motivation and Work Attitudes. Symposium presented at the 2007 IO/OB Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Conjar, E.A., & Horn, D. (2008, March). Leadership ability, advice seeking behavior, and friendship ties in infantry platoons. Poster presented at the APA Division 21/19 Annual Symposium of Applied Experimental Research, Fairfax, VA.
Conjar, E.A., & Horn, D. (2008, April). Formal and emergent leaders' cognitive accuracy in social networks. Poster to be presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
Conjar, E.A., & Horn, D. (2008, August). Need for achievement, leadership, and accuracy of social network perceptions. Poster to be presented at the 116th Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Heinen, B. A., Botsford, W. E., Ford, M. T., & Conjar, E. A. (2007, August). Psychometric examination of work-family conflict measures: A review and meta-analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA.
Horn, D.B., & Conjar, E.A. (2007, October). Cognitive social structures in US Army infantry platoons. Presentation given at the 2nd USMA Network Science Workshop, West Point, NY.
Horn, D.B., & Conjar, E.A. (2008, January). Perceptions of advice and friendship network accuracy in US Army infantry platoons. Paper presented at the 28th annual meeting of the International Network for Social Network Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Dates: Start: 09/2006 End: 05/2008
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