Overview
Dr. Dawson has a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is currently working on projects investigating perceptions of gender, gender and ethnic discrimination and perceptions of video games. He routinely teaches courses related to statistics and I/O Psychology and serves as the coordinator for the interdisciplinary minor in leadership.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Psychology
- Quantitative Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Advanced Theories in Leadership
- Organizational Behavior
- Introduction to Psychological Science
Education
- Ph.D., Industrial Organizational Psychology, University of Georgia, 2011
- M.S., Experimental Psychology, Georgia Southern University, 2007
- B.S., Psychology, Georgia Southern University, 2004
Research/Special Interests
- Diversity in the workplace
- Transformational Leadership
- Leadership and Gender/Race
- The intersection of Race and Gender
- Discrimination in online gaming environments
Publications
Dawson, B. L., Robertson, C. Bruster, M.* (2015). Using Podcasts in Academic and Career Advising. In R. Miller (Ed.) Academic Advising: A Handbook for Advisors and Students.
Dawson, B. L. (in press). Touchy subjects: Utilizing handedness as a precursor to discussing privilege and diversity in the classroom.
Dawson, B. L., Johnson, C. D., Ferdman, B. M. (2014). Organizational Psychology. In F. Leong (Ed.) APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology, American Psychological Association, pp. 471-487.
Dawson, B.L., Thomas, K.M., Goren, M. J.** (2013) Career Development. In Q. Robertson (Ed.) The Oxford Handbook of Diversity and Work. Oxford: Oxford Press, p. 300-314
Deese, M. A.*, Dawson, B.L. (2013). Changing attitudes towards LGBT students: An analysis of an awareness training paradigm aimed at increasing pro-LGBT attitudes. Papers and Publications: Interdisciplinary Journal of Undergraduate Research.
McIntosh, W. D., Dawson, B. L., Scott, A. J., & Locker, L. L. (2011). Willingness to date across race: Differences among gay and straight men and women. Psychological Reports, 108,711-716. Doi: 10.2466/07.PR0.108.3.711-716
Thomas, K. M., Tran, N. M.**, & Dawson, B. L. (2010). An inclusive strategy of teaching diversity. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 12, 295-311. Doi: 10.1177/1523422310375035
Lance, C. E., Dawson, B. L., Birkelbach, D.**, & Hoffman, B. J. (2010). Method effects, measurement error, and substantive conclusions. Organizational Research Methods, 13, 435-455. Doi: 10.1177/1094428109352528
Tran, N. M.**, & Dawson, B. L. (2008). An Executive Summary: Reevaluating the concept of diversity management: Considerations for diversity trainers and educators (cover story). The Business Journal of Hispanic Research, 2, 70-75.
Wiegand, K. E., Johnson, C. D, Dawson, B. L., & Ward, M.* (2008). The effects of sensitive symbols on class project selection decisions. Equal Opportunities International, 27, 355-371.
Personal Information
Professional Affiliations:
- SEPA
- SIOP
- APA
Club Affiliations:
- Psi Chi
- Psych Club
- PsychPodcast
- African American Male Initiative