The Department of Psychology will recognize Alumnus of the Year/Early Career awardee, Dr. Andrew Monroe ’05, M.S. ’07, director of experienced talent research with Veris Insights, Washington, D.C. Monroe will present a talk, “Psychology as a Force for Good,” on Friday, October 13, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., in DeGarmo Hall Room 305.
Monroe received both a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics in 2005 and a master’s degree in IO/social psychology in 2007 from Illinois State University. In 2012, he earned a Ph.D. in psychology from Brown University and became an award-winning tenured professor at Appalachian State University, studying interpersonal, moral decision-making with over two dozen publications in peer-reviewed journals and popular press. Today, Monroe applies his 10-plus years of experience in empirical research and behavioral science dedicated to helping talent acquisition leaders attract, engage, and recruit top talent.
