Biography:

      Scott Tonidandel, the most recent addition to the Psychology Department, joined the faculty in 2002. He received his B.A. (1996) from Davidson College and completed his M.A. (1999) and Ph.D. (2001) in industrial/organizational psychology at Rice University. His courses include Psychological Research – Design & Analysis, Psychological Research – Industrial/Organizational, Issues in Psychology, and selected seminars in I/O psychology.
      Dr Tonidandel’s main research interests focus on applicant reactions to selection procedures and, in particular, reactions to computer adaptive testing. This research is concerned with how various features of selection tests influence test takers’ reactions to the test – addressing questions such as what sorts of tests do people prefer taking and what makes a test fair in the eyes of the test taker. Dr. Tonidandel also conducts research to identify variables that influence performance (e.g. who makes the best leader and what makes an effective team) and investigates statistical and methodological issues as well. In addition to his own research, Dr. Tonidandel takes pleasure in collaborating with students on individual research projects that may cover a wide range of psychological topics.
      He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Academy of Management.