Steven Zhou

Steven Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science at Claremont McKenna College, with a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from George Mason University. His research focuses on leadership, psychometrics, careers, and the academic-practitioner gap. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles, secured $40k in research funding, and taught courses in psychology and business. Zhou has received awards from institutions like the APA and SIOP. He previously served as President of Mason's Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA) and as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of the Provost for Graduate Education. He is also on the Board of Directors for Project SHORT, a non-profit supporting underserved students.

• Education: B.A. (summa cum laude) and M.A. from Pepperdine University, Ph.D. from George Mason University.
• Research Interests: Leadership, personality, machine learning in psychometrics, careers, and bridging academia and practice.
• Teaching: Courses include Statistics in Psychology, Psychological Tests and Measurements, and Organizational Behavior.
• Grants: Over $40k in external funding during his PhD.
• Service: Leadership roles in student governance and non-profit mentoring.

His recent publications explore topics like the academic-practitioner gap, leadership roles in corporations, and psychometric methodologies. He actively bridges research and application through teaching, grants, and community service.