Howard Sisco

Howard Sisco is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Social Science at the New York City College of Technology, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) within the School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Stevens Institute of Technology, a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from William Paterson University.

His research focuses on industrial-organizational psychology, particularly personality assessment, social desirability in testing, performance evaluation, and the Five Factor Model. He has extensively studied biodata inventories, response distortion, and cultural influences on learning and behavior. His work bridges psychological theory with practical applications in personnel selection and organizational behavior.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend in psychometric validity, personality measurement, and behavioral health. His work frequently examines how personality traits predict workplace behaviors, health choices, and test-taking integrity. He has also explored media effects on trauma and cultural identity in educational contexts, indicating interdisciplinary reach across clinical, educational, and organizational psychology.

Professional affiliations include:

• American Psychological Association
• Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Academy of Management
• Metropolitan New York Association of Applied Psychology
• Association of Psychological Science

Dr. Sisco has actively contributed to academic discourse through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. He has collaborated with colleagues on topics such as human subjects research, institutional review boards, and assessment ethics. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his consistent scholarly output and conference participation reflect ongoing engagement in research and professional development.

He has presented at major conferences including the Association for Psychological Science and the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, often focusing on methodological rigor in psychological assessment. His work emphasizes valid, reliable, and culturally informed approaches to understanding human behavior in organizational and educational settings.