Andrew Loignon

Research Interests:

I’m interested in the areas of talent management, psychological measurement, and how these can be informed by and integrated with research from other disciplines.

What career would you like to pursue after graduation?

After graduation, I’d like to work in the public sector either with a federal or state government organization. This could either be an internal position or as a consultant.

What are your Academic Background and Major of Study? (i.e. previous undergrad or masters colleges attended)?

I have a BA in Psychology and MS in I-O Psychology.

What faculty are you working with and what are you working on with them? (i.e. through your GA)

I am working with Dr. Dave Woehr on research concerning human capital, variability in personality, criteria for aggregating variables within multi-level research, and self/peer assessments of team performance.

Do you have any practical/business/professional experience? If so, tell me a little about these experiences.

Prior to joining the OS program at UNCC, I worked as a Research Associate for the American Institutes of Research (AIR) for two years. While at AIR, I helped develop and validate a selection system for a federal agency and built a performance evaluation system for teachers in Mississippi.

What excites you most about beginning the Organizational Science program?

I’m excited about expanding my current knowledge beyond I-O psychology and exploring its intersections with other disciplines.

What about the program and/or graduate life has been most surprising?

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the amount of resources that are afforded to graduate students. Specifically, the space, technology, and social support provides with a number of tools for being successful.

What are some of your hobbies/interests/ what do you do for fun?

In my free time, I enjoy cycling, spending time with friends,

What is your favorite Movie?

My favorite movie is The Big Lebowski.

What is your favorite Food?

Anything with Old Bay on it. Literally. Anything.

Tell me an interesting fact/trivia about yourself.

One interesting piece of trivia is that I have a metal plate in my ankle and some screws from an injury I suffered while playing football in high school.

What would your recommendations be for prospective students?

I would recommend prospective students reach out to faculty and current students to learn about the program. There’s only so much that website, or other printed/electronic sources, can tell you.