BEETS LAB RESEARCH TEAM
DR. CHRISTIE CHARLES
Lab Supervisor |Ruby Queen|
Dr. Christie founded the BEETS lab in 2019. Her primary research interests include: a) legal issues in employee selection; b) employment challenges of federally protected classes and special populations; c) employee recruitment and selection and the assessment of commonly used recruitment and selection techniques; d) employee satisfaction and employee motivation; e) organizational development with a focus on organizational conflict, leadership, and communication; and f) formation and evaluation of effective training systems.
CURRENT BEETS LAB MEMBERS
Principal Investigator |Golden BEET|
KYLEE BARLOW
My name is Kylee Barlow and I am a ULL alumni. I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in English.
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My plan for the future is to pursue a Master’s degree, with a focus in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
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I joined the Beets Lab in 2019 because after taking Dr. Christie’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology class, I was very interested in the subject, and wanted to contribute to any sort of research in the field of I/O Psychology.
Additionally, my passion project is on Covid-19 and the influence it had on college students’ mental health. I believe it is important to shed light on how Covid-19 impacted college students' lives because in the future, there is the possibility that another major life event, such as Covid-19, could occur. Therefore, my hope is that this research could lead us towards a pathway to discovering ways that we can be resilient in the face of adverse events - making us even stronger than before.
FORMER BEETS LAB MEMBERS
Principal Investigator |Former Golden BEET|
AISHA AUTER
Major & Minor: MBA concentration in Human Resources
GRADUATION MONTH AND YEAR: December 2022
HOMETOWN: Lafayette, LA
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I joined the Beets lab because I was interested in observing and learning about the foundational processes needed to complete research. Dr. Charles' created a supportive atmosphere where I could develop skills that enhanced my academic and organizational performances. I joined to gain experience and guidance with a mentor who offered valuable feedback and one-on-one coaching sessions. Dr. Charles introduced me to the MacNair program, and I completed the scholarship research requirements under Dr. Charles' supervision.
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My McNair project investigated the factors and barriers associated with conveying pumping accommodations in the workplace and the impacts on the duration of breastfeeding. The project also examined the need for breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace and explored the multidomain benefits for mother and infant. The lab meetings were conducted weekly and allowed me structured time to reflect on the progression of my MacNair research assignment, learn about, and apply research techniques.
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In the future, I would like to obtain a doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I want to use my degree and experience by consulting with organizations to improve workplace variables measuring and decreasing stress-related factors that impact the organization. Additionally, I want to interview and study employees of various organizations to understand how operational and procedural changes can benefit their wellbeing to meditate work-life balance.