Christine Nittrouer

Christine Nittrouer is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Management Department at Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business. Her research specializes in stigma theory, workplace discrimination, diversity initiatives, and allyship strategies. She teaches courses on 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations' and 'Managing Human Resources'.

Education includes:

• PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rice University
• MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rice University
• MS in Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• BBA in Management, University of Notre Dame

Her research examines stereotypes and discrimination through interdisciplinary lenses, with NSF-funded projects focusing on inclusion frameworks. Key interests span identity management, neurodiversity accommodations, policy impacts on marginalized groups, and organizational climate effects on allyship effectiveness.

Publications emphasize workplace equity mechanisms, with recent work analyzing DEI initiative efficacy, disability inclusion frameworks, and climate-related infrastructure disparities. Consistent themes include stigma reduction strategies and systemic barriers in hiring processes.

Awards and recognition:

• Rice University’s 2020 Graduate Teaching Award
• Honors from Academy of Management (AOM) and Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
• NSF grant recipient for scholarly work

Consulting engagements include LyondellBasell, ExxonMobil, Baylor College of Medicine, and Proctor & Gamble, focusing on talent assessment and inclusive practices. Leads the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lab at Rawls College.