Jessica Cooperstein

Education: 2014 (expected) The Pennsylvania State University- University Park, PA Schreyer Honors College Psychology, B.S. and Labor Employment Relations, B.S. Minor: Business and the Liberal Arts Expected Graduation: May 2014 GPA: 3.60 Honors Thesis Advisor: Dr. Sam Hunter

Research Experience: September 2012- present Undergraduate Lab Coordinator, Leadership and Innovation Lab Industrial-Organizational Psychology Department, The Pennsylvania State University Under the supervision of Dr. Sam Hunter Actively work on project teams that go through the phases of empirical study: design and create studies, run subjects, collect data, code and analyze data Interview and select applicants in addition to communicating with prospective students about the structure and projects of the lab Serve as project lead for graduate student thesis projects Honors Thesis Project, Schreyer Honors College Enhancing Team Creativity through Psychological Safety and P.A.S.S. Examination, exploration, and study of group-level factors underlying creative success using a new intervention developed by Dr. Sam Hunter and colleagues called P.A.S.S. (Partner Advocacy Support System) Participants of the study were placed in teams and assessed on their creative performance. Findings indicate that psychological safety and the use of the P.A.S.S. technique in groups improved creative quality in the teams. This suggests that a climate-based intervention can be successful in enhancing creative performance in groups. Part of the data analyzed was used for a proposal that was submitted to SIOP. The submission was accepted and will be presented as a poster at the 2014 SIOP Conference in May. Data analysis is ongoing for the completion of the thesis project. Undergraduate Research Assistant, PNC Leadership Assessment Center Industrial-Organizational Psychology Department, The Pennsylvania State University Under the supervision of Dr. Rick Jacobs Attend weekly planning meetings to develop and discuss procedures and scenarios for upcoming Assessment Center sessions Develop case study information and exercise materials for participants Maintain, prepare, and assemble all materials needed for assessors and participants

May 2013- present

January 2013 present

 December 2010 May 2012

On assessment day, set up and breakdown the event, provide instructions to assessors and participants, and sit in on the leaderless group discussions and integration sessions

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Sex Hormones, Brain and Behavior Research Lab Developmental Psychology Department, The Pennsylvania State University Under the supervision of Dr. Sheri Berenbaum Coded, entered, and analyzed data used to examine the relationship between biology and gender outcomes Completed aspects of the research process including data collection and analysis Applied Experience: September 2013- present Practicum: Applied Projects Graduate Student Course Industrial-Organizational Psychology Department, PSU Under the supervision of Dr. Sam Hunter, Dr. Rick Jacobs, and Dr. Susan Mohammed Attend weekly meetings to discuss client projects and learn about building and managing client relationships Working on a project team developing an assessment center for International Business students at Northeastern University Assessment Center Participant, PNC Leadership Assessment Center Completed the Wave, and analyzed a case study prior to the day of assessment Engaged in five hours of simulated individual and collaborative exercises that expanded upon the business case study Received a detailed management competency report and sat down with a trained assessor for an individual comprehensive feedback session to discuss strengths, weaknesses, and developmental activities

November 2012

Conference Presentations: Cooperstein, J., Cushenbery, L., Hetrick, A., Fairchild, J., Hunter, S. (2014) Enhancing Team Creativity through Psychological Safety and P.A.S.S. Poster to be presented at the 29th Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Professional Affiliations: 2012 present Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Student Affiliate Attended the 2013 annual conference in Houston, TX Will present a poster at the 2014 annual conference in Honolulu, HI

Honors:

Honors: 2010 present Schreyer Honors College Scholarship Recipient $3,500 scholarship awarded each year to Schreyer Honors College students who maintain good academic standing (min. GPA of 3.40) The Pennsylvania State University Deans List Liberal Arts Paterno Fellow Special liberal arts program designed to provide students with academic credentials in ethical principles and leadership ability in addition to enabling students to complete independent research and demonstrate global awareness

Fall 2010 present Spring 2011 present

Selection of Relevant Coursework: Psychology and Labor Employment Relations Departments, The Pennsylvania State University Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology Leadership in Work Settings Honors Work Attitudes and Motivation Honors Research Methods Selection and Assessment in Organizations Communication Skills for Leaders and Groups in Organizations Employment Relations Senior Seminar on Creativity and Innovation

Work Experience: July 2013 present Server, Outback Steakhouse State College, PA Greet restaurant guests and use menu knowledge to answer questions about items Take orders from patrons for food and beverages Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy Associate, Panera Bread Company Wayne, PA Greeted customers and placed their orders as a cashier Note Taker, Nittany Notes State College, PA Compiled detailed written notes weekly for assigned courses

May 2012 December 2012

January 2011 May 2012

Extracurricular Involvement: January 2012 present Member, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity The Pennsylvania State University Volunteer and engage in at least 25 hours of community service events each semester with fellow members

March 2012 September 2012 Team Leader and Volunteer, Fresh START Day of Service The Pennsylvania State University Participated in leadership training workshops Led a group of freshman students in various community service activities September 2011 Team Leader/Mentor, Schreyer Honors College Freshman Orientation Schreyer Honors College, The Pennsylvania State University Provided advice and guidance to new students Led the assigned group of students in various orientation activities

Skills: Computer Skills SPSS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint), Dreamweaver

References:

Dr. Sam Hunter Department of Psychology Industrial-Organizational Area The Pennsylvania State University 615 Moore Building University Park, PA 16802-3106 Phone: 814-865-0107 Fax: 814-863-7002 Email: sth11@psu.edu

Dr. Rick Jacobs Department of Psychology Industrial-Organizational Area The Pennsylvania State University 618 Moore Building University Park, PA 16802-3106 Phone: 814-865-4820 Fax: 814-863-7002 Email: rick.jacobs@ebjacobs.com

Dr. Lily Cushenbery College of Business Organizational Behavior Area Stony Brook University 256 Harriman Hall Stony Brook, NY 11790 Phone: 631-632-5307 Email: l.cushenbery@gmail.com