e, a research professor at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs , has been selected as a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), one of the highest honors in the field of industrial-organizational psychology.
Burke was recognized for her exceptional contributions to advancing the science and practice of industrial-organizational psychology, as well as her sustained impact on the professional community. The distinction of SIOP Fellow is awarded to individuals who have made significant, enduring contributions to research, leadership and application within the field.
βIβm honored to be named a SIOP Fellow,β says Burke, director of ISTβs Team Research and Adaptability in Complex EnvironmentsΒ (TRACE) Lab. βThis recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of the students, researchers and partners Iβve had the privilege to work with, and the importance of advancing training and decision-making in complex environments.β
βThis recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of the students, researchers and partners Iβve had the privilege to work with, and the importance of advancing training and decision-making in complex environments.β β Shawn Burke, research professor
At ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ IST, Burke leads the TRACE Lab, where her work focuses on team performance, adaptive training and human-centered approaches to complex systems. Her research has supported advancements in high-stakes environments across defense, healthcare and industry, reinforcing ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs leadership in modeling, simulation and training.
βThis honor recognizes not only Dr. Burkeβs scientific contributions, but also her leadership and mentorship within the research community,β says Carolina Cruz-Neira, executive director of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ IST. βShe has played a vital role in developing the next generation of scholars and practitioners in industrial-organizational psychology.β
New fellows will be formally recognized during the SIOP Annual Conference, with a ceremony held on April 29 in New Orleans. The honor represents a significant milestone in Burkeβs career and highlights the continued impact of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ IST in shaping the future of workforce research, training and performance.
About ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½’s Institute for Simulation and Training
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½’s Institute for Simulation and Training is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary institute conducting basic and applied human-centric research that affects nearly all sectors of industry and government, from healthcare to national defense and education to manufacturing. ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ and IST have built the industry, together with more than 200 Central Florida modeling, simulation and training companies and the U.S. Department of Defense. IST is an early adopter whose vision and leadership have spurred new applications and opportunities. (ist.ucf.edu)
