Jeffrey Olenick

Jeffrey Olenick

(989) 751-7020

316 Physics Rd. Rm. 348

East Lansing, MI 48825

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Psychology / Expected 2020
Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology / December, 2017
Thesis: Adapting for Success: The Moderating Effect of Goal Orientations on Within-Person Efficacy
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Steve Kozlowski
The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Master of Arts in the Social Sciences / August, 2014
Thesis: Standing Out: The Concept of “Self” and Japanese American Resettlement to Chicago, 1943-1950
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Richard Shweder
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Psychology / May, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in History / May, 2013
The Honors College
Thesis:Mobilization of the 32nd Infantry Division, October 1940 To December 1941
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Roger Rosentreter
Interests
I am primarily interested in aspects of strategic workforce development through selection, training, and motivation to influence multi-tiered, dynamic organizational systems, and the methods used to study those systems.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Olenick, J., Walker, R., Bradburn, J, & Deshon, R. (in press). A Systems View of the Scientist-Practitioner Gap. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice.
Nye, C., Bradburn, J., Olenick, J., Bialko, C., & Drasgow, F. (in press). How Big Are My Effects? Examining the Magnitude of Effect Sizes in Organizational Studies of Measurement Equivalence. Organizational Research Methods.
Blume, B., Ford, J. K., Surface, E., & Olenick, J. (in press) An expanded model of training transfer.Human Resource Management Review.
Olenick, J., Bhatia, S., & Ryan, A. M. (2016). The effects of g-loading and time-lag in retesting. The International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 24(4), 324-336.
Manuscripts Under Review
Manuscripts in Preparation
Olenick, J., Kozlowski, S.W.J.& Nye, C. “When Occam’s Razor Cuts Too Close: Toward A More Nuanced View Of Team Composition.” Preparing for submission to Journal of Management.
Olenick, J., Blume, B., Ford, J. “A Chaotic Theory of Training Transfer.”
Olenick, J., Bradburn, J., & Nye, C. “A Quantitative Review of Measurement Nonequivalence Reporting and Effects Across Research Fields.”
Surface, E., Blume, B., Olenick, J., & Weinhardt, J. “Mechanistic Transfer Theory.”
Lauricella, T., Olenick, J., & Ford, J. “A Synthetic Validity Approach to Training Design.”
Nye, C., Bhatia, S., & Olenick, J. “Item Response Theory and Personality Scales.” Preparing for submission to Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Nye, C., Olenick, J., Bradburn, J., & Sackett, P. “Extending Effect Sizes for Moderation.” Preparing for submission to Psychological Methods.
Conference Papers
Olenick, J. (August, 2018). Building a Two System Theory of Training Transfer. A paper accepted for presentation at the 78th meeting of The Academy of Management.
Olenick, J. (August, 2018). When Occam’s Razor Cuts Too Close: Toward A More Nuanced View Of Team Composition. A paper accepted for presentation at the 78th meeting of The Academy of Management.
Olenick, J., Dixon, A., Webb, J., Dishop, C., Chang, C-H., & Kozlowski, S. (April, 2018). Intensive longitudinal tests of team process dynamics in ICE environments.In A. Niler (chair), A Question of Time: Multidisciplinary Approaches To Understanding Team Dynamics. A symposium Accepted for presentation at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Yanxia, Z., Olenick, J., Chang, C-H., Kozlowski, S., & Hung, H. (March, 2018). The I in team: Mining personal social interaction routine with topic models from long-term team data. To appear in the Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces.
Olenick, J. (April, 2017). Applying Dynamic Systems and Chaos Theory to Training Processes. In B. Blume (Chair), New Directions for Training Transfer Research. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Olenick, J., Dixon, A. J., Dishop, C., Kozlowski, S. W. J., & Chang, C.-H. (2017, April). Applying linguistic analysis to isolated, and confined, extreme environmental teams. In S. K. B. Perry & G. F. Goodwin (Chairs), Beyond unobtrusive methodologies: The intrusive component of “big data” research. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Webb, J. M., Olenick, J., Dixon, A. J., Binsted, K., Chang, C.-H., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2017, April). Comparing long-duration team dynamics in a Mars exploration simulation. In L. DeChurch, S. Bell, & N. Contractor (Chairs), Exploring new frontiers: Building better teams on Earth and beyond. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Dixon, A. J., Webb, J. M., Olenick, J., Ayton, J., Harvey, R., Karner, J., Chang, C.-H., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2017, April). Using experience sampling data to examine relationships between team processes. In L. DeChurch, S. Bell, & N. Contractor (Chairs), Exploring new frontiers: Building better teams on Earth and beyond. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Blume, B., Ford, K., Surface, E., & Olenick, J. (April, 2017). An expanded model of training transfer. In B. Blume (Chair), New Directions for Training Transfer Research. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, FL.
Webb, J. M., Olenick, J., Dixon, A. J., Binsted, K., Chang, C.-H., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2017, January). Comparing team functioning of three teams living in the Hawai‘i space exploration analog and simulation. Presented at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Chang, C-H., Kozlowski, S. W. J., Santoro, J. M., Olenick, J., Dixon, A. J., & Ayton, J. (2016, August,). Tracking long-term team dynamics in the Antarctic. In J. Ayton (Chair), Human biology and medicine. Symposium presented at XXXIV SCAR Biennial Meetings and the 2016 Open Science Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Posters
Olenick, J. (2018, April). Adapting for Success: Goal Orientations and the Within-Person Model of Self-Efficacy. Poster accepted for presentation at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Olenick, J., Webb, J., Dishop, C., Binsted, K., Chang, C-H., & Kozlowski, S. (2018, January). Team Dynamics and Granger Causality in a Long Duration Flight Analog. Poster accepted for presentation at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Dishop, C., Olenick, J., Santoro, J., Kozlowski, S., Chang, C-H., & Perry, S. (2018, January). Algorithm validation in the application of sensor data to team processes. Poster accepted for presentation at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Olenick, J., Morrison, M., Dixon, A., Dishop, C., Harvey, R., Karner, J., Chang, C.-H., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2017, January). Using linguistic analysis tools to study teams in ICE environments. Poster presented at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Webb, J. M., Olenick, J., Ayton, J., Chang, C.-H., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2017, January). An examination of the relationships between the big five personality factors and team processes. Poster presented at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Dixon, A., Webb, J., Olenick, J., Chang, C., & Kozlowski, S. (2017, January). An Investigation Into Team Dynamics Within The Human Exploration Research Analog. Poster presented at the HASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Santoro, J. M., Olenick, J., Dixon, A. J., Ayton, J., Chang, C-H., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2016, February). Tracking long-term team dynamics in the Antarctic. Poster presented at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators' Workshop, Galveston, TX.
Invited Presentations
Olenick, J. “The employment process: Tips for applicants.” Michigan State University, Residential Education and Housing Services, August 15, 2016.
Prepared Reports
Olenick, J., & Webb, J. (April, 2018). “A Technical Report on the Construct Validation of the Portal Green Integrity Assessment.”
Olenick, J., Webb, J., Kozlowski, S., & Chang, C-H. (November, 2017). “Team Psycho-Social Functioning inIsolated, Confined, and Extreme Environments.”
Olenick, J., Dixon, A., Webb, J., Dishop, C., Chang, C-H., Kozlowski, S. (June, 2017). “Report on the use of Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) for Monitoring Teams in Space-Flight Analogs.”
Olenick, J., Santoro, J., Dixon, A., Kozlowski, S., & Chang, C-H. (February, 2017). “Investigating Teams in Isolated, Confined, and Extreme Environments: A Look into AAD Missions.”
Dixon, A. J., Olenick, J., Santoro, J. M., Chang, C-H., Kozlowski, S. W. J. (June, 2016) “ANSMET Research Report.”
Olenick, J., Santoro, J., Kozlowski, S., Chang, C-H., & Dixon, A. (December, 2015). “Investigating Teams in Isolated, Confined, and Extreme Environments: A Look into AAD Missions.”
Current Research Projects
NASA Lab: Studying Processes and Effectiveness in Lab, Field, and Astronaut Analog Teams / August 2015 - Present
Primary Investigators: Drs. Steve Kozlowski and Daisy Change
-Longitudinal investigation of teams in isolated, confined, and extreme environments
-I manage data collection of climbing teams on Mt. Kilimanjaro, formulate tasks for analog crews, analyze data, and communicate with outside stakeholders and fellow investigators
Army Research Institute (ARI) Computational Modeling & Team Simulation Lab / December 2016 - Present
Primary Investigators: Drs. Steve Kozlowski and Georgia Chao
-Development and testing of computational models for team knowledge sharing, emergence and use
-I provide research support and commentary for work as necessary
Training Research Working Group / October 2016 - Present
Co-Investigators: Kevin Ford, Brian Blume, Eric Surface
-On-going research collaboration aimed at advancing the science of training transfer research through the development of new models of transfer, and intense data collection and analysis
-I am a contributor to multiple projects in this group as a coauthor, data collection and analysis, as well as primary driver of coming model of training from a Chaos Theory perspective
Organizational Research Methods Working Group / January 2017 - Present
Co-Investigators: Chris Nye, Jacob Bradburn
-On-going research collaboration aimed at advancing statistical and methodological techniques for the study of organizational systems. Primarily utilize simulation-based methods to accomplish a variety of research questions.
-I assist with programming and execution of simulations, as well as literature reviews and ideation.
Other Research Experience
Diversity Lab, Michigan State University / Summer 2013
Primary Investigator: Dr. Ann Marie Ryan
-Coded and entered data from surveys for analysis
Research Assistant - History, Michigan State University / Spring 2012
Primary Investigator: Dr. Matthew Pauly
-Assisted with a final literature review for his book Breaking the Tongue: Language, Education, and Power in Soviet Ukraine, 1923-1934.
Applied Experience
SWA Consulting, Inc. / October 2016 - Present
-Raleigh, NC
-Assist with literature reviews on training interventions
Portal Green / March 2018 - Present
-Data analysis and report writing for validation of measure of integrity for personnel selection context
Ford and Associates / September 2015 – March 2017
-Eaton Steel, Oak Park, MI
-Created training manuals for two production lines; interviewed SMEs; presented final product to stakeholders
Ford Motor Company / January 2017 - April 2017
-Researched information regarding the use of digital interviewing platforms for personnel selection. Developed extensive report and presented findings to key organizational stakeholders
Human Resources Intern / October 2015 – April 2016
-Michigan State University, Residential Education and Housing Services
-Recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, and discipline tracking of staff of 30
-Advise neighborhood management on matters of training and development, motivation, discipline and organizational change
Employee Research Group / June 2013 – August 2013
-Dow Corning, Midland, MI
-Assisted with validation of skilled trades tests, including survey creation, data analysis, and some minor report writing
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant / Summer 2017 - Present
-MGM 817, Michigan State University, Managing the Learning Organization
-Assist with grading and management of online-based course of about 60 students per semester
Guest Lecturer / September 2017
-PSY 455, Michigan State University, Advanced Topics in Organizational Psychology
-Lectured on applying organizational psychological science to practice in real life organizations. Specifically pertaining to the design and implementation of training programs.
Lab Instructor / Spring 2016
-PSY 395, Michigan State University, Measurement and Research Design
-Led two lab sections of about 20 students each, including lecturing, grading, holding office hours, and overseeing the design and execution of semester research projects
Teaching Assistant / Fall 2015
-PSY 444, Michigan State University,
-Assisted with operation of two classes of about 20 students each, guest lectured when instructor was absent, graded papers, and held office hours
Relevant Work Experience
Professional Aide and Level IV Student Supervisor, Michigan State University, Residential Education and Housing Services, East Lansing, MI / November 2011 – August 2015
-Directly supervised of 70 students charged with the upkeep of Michigan State University residence and dining halls
-Interviewed, hired, trained, disciplined and terminated staff
-Strategically planned long and short term maintenance of buildings
-Interfaced with fellow management at the student, neighborhood, and departmental levels
-Advised and collaborated with fellow management on IO related topics including employee motivation, selection, training, leadership and organizational change
Graduate Coursework
Statistics and Methods
Agent-Based Models, Michigan State University, Neal, Z.
Dynamic Modeling in Organizational Science, Michigan State University, DeShon, R.
Applied Research Methods, Michigan State University, Ryan, A.M.
Psychometric Theory and Test Construction, Michigan State University, Nye, C.
Quantitative Research Design and Analysis, Michigan State University, Kashy, D.
Academic and Professional Writing, The University of Chicago, Cochran, K.
Coding and Analyzing Qualitative Data, The University of Chicago, Hicks-Bartlett, S.
Survey Research Overview, The University of Chicago, Van Haitsma, M.
Historical Methods, The University of Chicago, Heuring, D.
Perspectives: Social Sciences Analysis, The University of Chicago, Cyrenne, C.
Organizational Psychology
Motivation, Michigan State University, Deshon, R.
Individual Differences, Michigan State University, Ryan, A.M.
Training and Organizational Development, Michigan State University, Ford, J. K.
Personnel Selection, Michigan State University, Ryan, A.M.
Teams, Michigan State University, Kozlowski, S.
Organizational Behavior, Michigan State University, Chang, D.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University, Kozlowski, S.
General Psychology
Language, Culture, and Thought, The University of Chicago, Lucy, J.
Cultural Psychology, The University of Chicago, Shweder, R.
History
The Second World War Revisited – A Jewish Perspective, The University of Chicago, Diner, D.
The American Revolution, 1763-1789, The University of Chicago, Cook, E.
United States Historiography since 1865, Michigan State University, Stamm, M.
Professional Workshops Attended
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) I & II, Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA), Williams, L., June, 2017
Agent Based Modeling with NetLogo, Neal, Z., November, 2016
Big Data Predictive Analytics: A Hands-On Workshop Using R, Oswald, F., & Putka, D., April, 2016
Bayesian Data Analysis, Kruschke, J., Fall 2015
Relevant Skills
Software: HLM, LIWC, NetLogo, R Studio, Microsoft Office, SPSS, QDA Miner, Qualtrics, PeopleAdmin, Visual Basic, LISREL, MPlus
Data analysis: regression, ANOVA, multilevel modeling, meta-analysis, factor analysis, Item Response Theory (IRT), simulations, dynamic modeling, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Languages: English (Native), German (3 years)
Honors, Awards and Grants
Graduate Student Development Grant, Michigan State University ($400), Spring 2018
Conference Grant, Michigan State University ($600), Spring 2018
The Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Michigan State University Chapter, April 2018
Organizational Psychology Department Fellowship for Outstanding Graduate Student, 2017-2018
Graduate Student Development Grant, Michigan State University ($750), Spring 2017
Conference Grant, Michigan State University ($600), Spring 2017
Research Enhancement Award, Michigan State University ($525), Spring 2017
AT&T Best Blended Course of Excellence, with Dr. Cathleen McGreal, Spring 2016
MSU Council of Graduate Students Conference Grant ($300), February 2016
Psi Chi Honors Society, Spring 2012
Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society, Spring 2012
Professional Affiliations
Student Member, Academy of Management
Student Member, Association for Psychological Science
Student Member, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Professional Service
Peer Mentor, 2017-present
Alumni Committee, 2017-present
Program Committee, 2017-present
Brownbag Committee, 2016-2017
Recruitment Committee, 2015-2016

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