Timothy Golden

Timothy Golden is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Lally School of Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on remote work, telework, and virtual interactions, with over 20 years of expertise in areas like work-family conflict, professional isolation, and career success. He has published in top journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, and Journal of Organizational Behavior.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management, University of Connecticut
• M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Connecticut
• M.A. in Psychology, Brandeis University
• M.S. in Engineering Management, The Gordon Institute of Tufts University
• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Northrop University
• B.S. in Engineering Mechanics, US Air Force Academy

Research & Impact: Golden’s work bridges academia and practice, with frequent media appearances in outlets like Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and New York Times Magazine. He advises organizations globally through roles with the United Nations’ International Labor Organization and federal agencies.

Awards & Leadership:

• Four Best Paper Awards
• Outstanding Teacher Award (twice)
• Leadership roles: President of the Eastern Academy of Management, Research Adviser to the International Telework Association and Council

Prior Experience: Before academia, Golden worked in aerospace (NASA space shuttle program), IT, and medical industries, holding roles in program management and systems engineering.