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Steven Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science at Claremont McKenna College, where he leads the STATS Lab (www.statslabatcmc.com). His academic work bridges quantitative methods with psychological research, focusing on leadership, personality, and vocational psychology. With methodological expertise in psychometrics, machine learning, and data visualization, he actively contributes to both academic and practitioner communities through research, teaching, and consulting.
Dr. Zhou's educational background includes:
- PhD in Organizational Psychology + Certificate in Computational Social Sciences from George Mason University
- BA in Organizational Psychology + Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Pepperdine University
His research program centers on developing and refining psychological assessments while investigating bias in measurement systems. Dr. Zhou specializes in forced-choice personality assessments, leadership evaluation methodologies, and career calling research. His work consistently addresses the gap between academic research and practical application in organizational settings, with recent projects incorporating large language models and agent-based simulations to study complex behavioral phenomena.
Dr. Zhou's publication record shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated methodological approaches to organizational psychology questions. His recent work demonstrates growing integration of computational techniques (machine learning, NLP) with traditional psychological research, while maintaining strong connections to practical organizational applications. The research consistently addresses measurement challenges in leadership assessment and career development.
His notable scientific achievements include:
- 2025 Jablin Dissertation Award from the International Leadership Association and Jepson School of Leadership Studies
- 2025 Chapman Dissertation Award from the Network of Leadership Scholars and Academy of Management
- 2023 Dissertation Research Award from the American Psychological Association
- 2022 Free Inquiry Grant from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
- 2022 Graen Grant for Student Research on Leaders and Teams from SIOP
- 2021 Kenneth E. Clark Student Research Award from ILA and Center for Creative Leadership
- 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor from GMU Department of Psychology
Dr. Zhou actively mentors both graduate and undergraduate students, with numerous student co-authors across his publication record. He has secured nearly $40,000 in external research funding to support his work on leadership assessment and psychometric methodology. His professional service includes editorial roles for multiple journals and leadership positions within the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
As director of the STATS Lab, Dr. Zhou leads a research team focused on applying quantitative methods to understand leadership, career development, and personality. The lab's five research pillars include Psychometrics & Measurement Science, Bias in Measurement & Analytics, Leadership Assessment & Team Dynamics, Integrating Novel Methods into Research, and Career Development & Vocational Psychology, all emphasizing both methodological rigor and practical application.
