Laura McClelland

Laura McClelland is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Taylor University. Her research spans industrial-organizational psychology, cognitive psychology, and behavioral medicine, with a focus on restorative environments, subjective well-being, and sleep deprivation effects on human performance.

• PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clemson University
• MA in Applied Psychology—Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clemson University
• BS in Psychology, Iowa State University

Her recent publications analyze student engagement in education, sleep deprivation impacts on nursing decisions, and cognitive performance under stress. Her work intersects psychology, occupational health, and environmental design.

McClelland combines applied industrial-organizational psychology with academic research, contributing to fields like behavioral medicine and educational evaluation. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, travel, and church activities.