Maureen Conard
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Dr. Conard teaches undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program. She involves both undergraduate and graduate students in her research projects which they have presented at regional and national conferences, and at Sacred Heart’s Academic Festival. Prior to Sacred Heart University, Dr. Conard worked as a consultant for corporations and as a testing and validation specialist for a city in Connecticut. She encourages students to come and talk to her if they are interested in pursuing graduate work in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or psychology-related careers in business settings.
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- MA, University of Connecticut, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- BA, Providence College, Psychology
Teaching Responsibilities
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Advanced Research in Psychology
- Consumer Psychology
- Personnel Psychology
- Job Analysis and Competency Modeling
Research Interests
Dr. Conard's research focuses on the intersection between personality and performance in a workplace or school setting. She investigates the relationship between personality and stress, as well as the connection between personality and admission to university. Dr. Conard also examines how organizations select their personnel and how interruptions affect workplace performance.
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