Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Illinois Institute of Technology

Researchers on NotedSource with connections to Illinois Institute of Technology include Frank Shu, Megan Wheeler, Daniel Maday, Akash Gupta, Joseph M. Arroyo, Smiljana Antonijevich Ubois, Forough Jahanbazi, Vinod Barot, and Dr. Artur M. Suzanowicz.

Frank Shu

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational psychology with several publications and presentations in fields regarding personality, cultural intelligence, expatriate adjustment, and team/social network behavior. .
Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

M.S. and Ph.D (ABD) Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Lewis College of Human Sciences

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Pennsylvania State University

B.A. Economics & B.A. Psychology / May, 2012

State College
Experience

Illinois Institute of Technology

Adjunct Instructor / August, 2018December, 2023

o Teacher and researcher in the application of psychology in research, work, and life. o Courses: Introduction to Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychology, Introduction to Leadership Concepts and Practices, and Organizational Psychology & Behavior

Teaching Assistant / August, 2015June, 2018

o Assisted in course development, instruction, and evaluation. o Lead statistics and analytics course instruction in SPSS and R/Rstudio. o Courses: Leadership Theories, Organizational Psychology, Statistics I, Statistics II, and Research Methods & Practices.

Lockton Companies

Lead Talent & Culture Analyst / August, 2020June, 2022

o Lead analyst and researcher for people analytics projects, managing several teams of analysts, consultants, and subject matter experts (SME). Acted as an SME and consultant to clients on solutions, practices, & vendor options for talent management needs. o Lead survey developer and analyst. Developed national annual survey of employees/managers on HR trends, practices, and the employee experience. o Created insights, dashboards, trend analytics, and data driven solutions for HR/business leaders. o Organized and facilitated professional speaking and networking events across the country. o Engaged in quantitative/qualitative research and data analysis into organizational development, effectiveness, and workforce management. o Designed and executed surveys for market research, DEI, and employee experience programs.

Center for Research & Service

Behavioral Assessor / February, 2017May, 2020

o Behavioral assessor for high stakes assessment center candidates. Provided performance feedback, coaching, and evaluation of incoming candidates.

Supervisor & Training Coordinator / October, 2018March, 2019

o Developed and implemented on-boarding and training for the implementation of dozens of standardized tests, procedural guidelines, and safety procedures. o Developed system of evaluating training transfer, performance management, and employee learning & development pathways. o Managed multiple teams during fast-paced and high stakes environments. o Implemented employee listening initiatives through surveys, focus groups, and town halls. Developed custom talent assessments for the purpose of hiring, development, and feedback initiatives.

Associate Consultant (Project Lead) / August, 2016November, 2018

o Developed, managed, and evaluated engagement surveys, performance appraisal systems, selection/assessment tools, and conducted organizational research for various industries & roles. o Developed competency models for succession planning, learning & development, and performance appraisal systems. Created assessment for leadership based on employee listening programs and surveys. o Conducted DEI analytics for multiple clients and implemented organizational practices to monitor and assess DEI perceptions, implementation, and continuously improve DEI through employee listening programs. o Project lead for 60+ employees, implementing testing for over 15,000 students with high stakes selective enrollment tests. Role involved maintaining client relations, ensuring quality of assessment practices, and implementing/creating HR functions (i.e., training, interviewing/onboarding, performance feedback, data analysis, and report/incident management).

Administrative Staff & Examiner / September, 2014March, 2016

o Engaged in test proctoring, data management/analysis, and administering standardized assessments to individual and group test settings. o Evaluated effectiveness of assessments and engaged in validation and continuous improvement initiatives. o Administered surveys to clients and staff to understand and make changes based on the employee experience.

Culture, Health & Emotion Lab (PSU)

Research Assistant / Lab Supervisor / March, 2013May, 2014

o Lab supervision, candidate scheduling, and equipment management for wide range of research studies. Duties include grant writing/editing, coordinating researchers, and data analysis.

Management & Organizations Department, Smeal College of Business, Penn State University

Research Assistant / Lab Supervisor / December, 2012March, 2013

o Designed, piloted, and supervised lab implementing studies of organizational and managerial behaviors. Duties also included project coordination, scheduling, data management, data analysis, and report writing. o Validated psychometric properties of assessments tools and effectiveness in application during real-world hiring scenarios.

Leadership & Innovation Lab, Psychology Department, Penn State University

Research Assistant / January, 2011May, 2012

o Duties included lab supervision, candidate interviewing, thematic data coding, transcriptions, data management and analysis. Topics of research include training, leadership KPIs, start-up KPIs, and investigating the role of management/supervisors for employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder. o Helped create and validate the effectiveness of new candidate assessments in organizational research contexts.

EB Jacobs

Project Worker (Assessment Center) / August, 2011December, 2011

o Helped develop and implement assessment center at major national bank used in selection, promotion, and performance management practices. o Created assessment procedures and performance feedback recommendations.

Human Resource Development Center

HR Intern / May, 2011August, 2011

Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
Business and International Management
organizational psychology
About
Over the last decade, I've been a researcher, analyst, and consultant in the field of IO psychology. In doing so, I've worked, researched, and completed my PhD in the hopes of bettering the workplace not just for businesses, but for the employees themselves. I'm very well versed in statistics, analytics, and the application of evidence-backed research to help inform organizational leaders on how best to solve workplace issues.

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Daniel Maday

Scientist practicioner specializing in L&D, Gamification, Organizational Design, and Coaching / Consulting. Always teaching, always learning, and making a game of it!
Education

Roosevelt University

Master's, Industrial Organizational Psychology / May, 2016

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor's of Science | Bachelor's of Arts, Psychology | Political Science / May, 2014

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Illinois Institute of Technology

PhD, Industrial Organizational Psychology / December, 2028 (anticipated)

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
About
Daniel Maday is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of Industrial Organizational Psychology. He received his Master's degree from Roosevelt University in 2016, and his Bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago in 2014. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Illinois Institute of Technology specializing in training and gamification. With over 10 years of experience, Daniel has worked in various roles within the field of psychology, including as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Hartford, a Virtual Classroom Producer at DDI, and a Co-Founder at The Ozymandias Project. He has also worked as a Writer/Producer at Heavy Thought Studios and as a Coordinator for Curriculum Development at the Chicago Transit Authority. Daniel's expertise lies in areas such as human resources, talent management, organizational development, and leadership development. He has a strong passion for helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential through effective strategies and interventions. In addition to his professional experience, Daniel is also published in The Organizational Psychologist (TIP) with his work as SIOP UN's internship coordinator and has presented at the SIOP conference on student led DEI initiatives. He is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest developments and research in his field and is committed to continuous learning and growth. In his free time, Daniel enjoys playing and DMing Dungeons and Dragons, brewing mead, and making jewelry. He also volunteers with various organizations that focus on history communication / access and diplomacy crafting.

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