Michael Baumann

Michael Baumann is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), specializing in social and organizational psychology with a focus on group dynamics, substance use, and gender studies.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Social/Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• B.A., Northwestern University

Dr. Baumann's research examines decision-making processes in multi-team systems, substance use patterns among college students (particularly Latinas and women), and gender dynamics in workplace leadership. His work investigates how acculturation, traditional gender roles (machismo/marianismo), and workplace factors influence alcohol use, leadership perceptions, and health outcomes. Recent studies explore pandemic-related employment impacts on women's drinking and stereotyping of women leaders across ethnoracial groups.

His publication record (2017-2024) reveals consistent themes: longitudinal analysis of substance use among minority populations, gendered responses to workplace stressors, and group coordination mechanisms. Key trends show increasing focus on intersectional identities (gender, ethnicity, acculturation) in health behaviors and leadership contexts, with methodological emphasis on longitudinal designs and culturally specific frameworks.

Professional recognition includes:

• SESP Member (Society of Experimental Social Psychology)

Research funding demonstrates practical application, including a $283,455 grant for multi-team systems training analysis (2020-2021) and $66,996 for Latina/o college student drinking research (2017-2019). His work bridges academic theory with organizational training and public health interventions, particularly in educational and workplace settings where inter-role conflict impacts substance use and mental health.

While no specific laboratory is named, his multi-team systems research suggests active collaboration within HCAP's interdisciplinary framework addressing complex community health challenges.