
Professor & Eminent Scholar
Psychology
Debbie Major
346j
Mills Godwin Bldg
Norfolk, 23529
Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University, (1992)
M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University, (1990)
B.A. in Communication and Psychology, Michigan State University, (1987)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Shryock, K. J.., Major, D. A., Froyd, J. E.. and Hu, X. "Collaborative Research: “I AM an engineer!” Assessing Engineering Identity, Its Development, and Its Contribution to Retention among Engineering College Students" $249,674. Federal. August 2015 - July 2017
- Major, D. A. "Research Experience for Undergraduates: GSE/RES- Patching the STEM Pipeline between College and Work: Investigating Gender Issues in Embeddedness" $49,750. Federal. June 2014 - January 2016
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. J.. "GSE/RES- Patching the STEM Pipeline between College and Work: Investigating Gender Issues in Embeddedness" $524,917. Federal. February 2013 - January 2016
- Major, D. A., Landers, R., Cigularov, K. and Hu, X. "Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program: Industrial/Organizational Psychology" $66,000. Old Dominion University. 2013 - 2015
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., DeLoatch, S. and Mori, R. "Research Experience for Undergraduates: GSE/RES-Collaborative Research: Capitalizing on Opportunity: Narrowing the Gender Divide in Engineering and Computer Science through Professional Development" $114,841. Federal. 2010 - 2014
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., DeLoatch, S. J.. and Morsi, R. "GSE/RES-Collaborative Research - Capitalizing on opportunity: Narrowing the gender divide in engineering and computer science through professional development" $500,000. Federal. 2010 - 2013
- Major, D. A., Landers, R. and Cigularov, K. "Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program: Industrial/Organizational Psychology. " $22,000. Old Dominion University. August 2012 - December 2012
- Wu, H., Major, D. A., Watson, S. R., Ren, Z. and Xu, L. D. "RDE-BPR1: Exploring Factors Affecting the Retention and Persistence of Students with Disabilities in Information Technology and Computer Science Majors" $160,452. Federal. 2012 -
- Major, D. A., Landers, R. and Cigularov, K. "Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program: Industrial/Organizational Psychology" $22,000. Old Dominion University. 2012 - 2012
- Rizvi, M. A.., Humphries, T. O.., Major, D. A. and Cooper, D. "Lambert’s Point Community Center Programming and Robotics Club (ProRoC): A Two-Pronged Approach to Attracting and Retaining Students in STEM Majors" $50,000. Local. 2011 - 2011
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Landers, R. and Cigularov, K. "Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program: Industrial/Organizational Psychology" $22,000. Old Dominion University. 2011 - 2011
- Major, D. A. "A scratch-based CSO course for at-risk students" $25,600. Federal. May 2009 - August 2010
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Vahala, L. L. and Brunelle, J. "Capitalizing on opportunity: Barriers and supports in the growth and retention of women undergraduates in engineering and computer science" $17,366. Old Dominion University. 2009 - 2009
- Davis, D. D., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and DeLoatch, S. "Creating an inclusive learning environment: Enhancing retention of women and minorities in computer science." $733,520. Federal. August 2004 - August 2008
- Morganson, V. J. "The line in the sand: Understanding customer sexual harassment through a psychological contract framework" $1,000. Private. December 2007 - December 2007
- Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J., Davis, D. D. and Mann, J. "Climate for Opportunity and Inclusion: Improving the Recruitment, Retention and Advancement of Women and Minorities in IT " $497,257. Federal. June 2002 - June 2005
- Isaacman, D. and Major, D. A. "Implementing a pediatric asthma guideline in adult emergency departments" $721,765. Federal. May 2002 - May 2005
Expertise
Articles
- Morganson, V., Major, D. A. and Litano, M. (2017). A Multilevel Examination of the Relationship Between Leader-Member Exchange and Work-Family Outcomes. Journal of Business and Psychology 32 (4) , pp. 379-393.
- Myers, D. and Major, D. A. (2017). Work-Family Balance Self-Efficacy's Relationship With STEM Commitment: Unexpected Gender Moderation. Career Development Quarterly 65 (3) , pp. 264-277.
- Litano, M., Major, D. A., Landers, R., Streets, V. N. and Bass, B. (2016). A meta-analytic investigation of the relationship between leader-member exchange and work-family experiences. Leadership Quarterly 27 (5) , pp. 802-817.
- Litano, M. and Major, D. A. (2016). Facilitating a Whole-Life Approach to Career Development. Journal of Career Development 43 (1) , pp. 52-65.
- Morganson, V., Major, D. A., Streets, V. N., Litano, M. and Myers, D. (2015). Using Embeddedness Theory to Understand and Promote Persistence in STEM Majors. Career development Quarterly 63 (4) , pp. 348-362.
- Morganson, V. and Major, D. A. (2014). Exploring Retaliation as a Coping Strategy in Response to Customer Sexual Harassment. Sex Roles 71 (1-2) , pp. 83-94.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D., Streets, V. N. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (2014). One is the loneliest number: A relational demography approach to comparing ethnic minority solos and nonsolos at work. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering 20 (4) , pp. 341-358.
- Streets, V. N. and Major, D. A. (2014). The Limited Utility of Stereotype Threat Research in Organizational Settings. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: New Perspectives on Science and Practice 7 (3) , pp. 447-449.
- Morganson, V., Major, D. A., Streets, V., Litano, M. and Myers, D. Using embeddedness theory to understand and promote persistence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors. Career Development Quarterly.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. and Bolen, H. M.. (2013). Predictors of Occupational and Organizational Commitment in Information Technology: Exploring Gender Differences and Similarities. Journal of Business and Psychology 28 (3) , pp. 301-314.
- Lauzun, H. M.., Major, D. A. and Jones, M. P.. (2012). Employing a conservation of resources framework to examine the interactive effects of work domain support and economic impact on work-family conflict. The Psychologist-Manager Journal 15 , pp. 25-36.
- Major, D. A. (2012). Report from the APA Council of Representatives, February 2012 meeting. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.
- Major, D. A., Holland, J. M.. and Oborn, K. L. . (2012). The influence of proactive personality and coping on commitment to STEM majors. Career Development Quarterly 60 , pp. 16-24.
- Knapp, D., Horn, Z., King, E., Major, D. A. and Oswald, F. (2012). The SIOP external relations committee (ERC): Building bridges to partner organizations. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.
- Holland, J. M.., Major, D. A. and Orvis, K. A. (2012). Understanding how peer mentoring and capitalization link STEM students to their majors. Career Development Quarterly 60 , pp. 343–354.
- Rizvi, M., Humphries, T., Major, D. A., Jones, M. and Lauzun, H. (2011). A CS0 course using Scratch . Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges 26 , pp. 19-27.
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. J.. (2011). Applying I-O psychology to help organizations and individuals balance work and family. . Industrial and Organizational Psychology: New Perspectives on Science and Practice 4 (398-401).
- Holland, J. M.., Major, D. A., Morganson, V. J.. and Orvis, K. A.. (2011). Capitalizing on opportunity outside the classroom: Exploring the supports and barriers to the professional development activities of computer science and engineering majors. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering 17 , pp. 172-192.
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. J. (2011). Coping with work-family conflict: A leader member exchange perspective. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology 16 , pp. 126-138.
- Major, D. A. (2011). Report from the APA Council of Representatives, August 2010. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.
- Morganson, V. J., Jones, J. and Major, D. A. (2010). Gender disparate retention in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: Exploring the role of social coping. Career Development Quarterly 59 , pp. 169-179.
- Morganson, V. J., Major, D. A., Oborn, K. L., Verive, J. M. and Heelan, M. P. (2010). Comparing telework locations and traditional work arrangements: Differences in work-life balance support, job satisfaction, and inclusion. Journal of Managerial Psychology 25 , pp. 578-595.
- Major, D. A. and Lauzun, H. M. (2010). Equipping managers to assist employees in addressing work-family conflict: Applying the research literature toward innovative practice. The Psychologist-Manager Journal 13 , pp. 69-85.
- Lauzun, H. M., Morganson, V. J., Major, D. A. and Green, A. P. (2010). Seeking work-life balance: Employees' requests, supervisors' responses and organizational barriers. The Psychologist-Manager Journal 13 , pp. 184-205.
- Morganson, V. J.., Jones, M. P.. and Major, D. A. (2010). Understanding women’s underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: The role of social coping.. Career Development Quarterly 59 , pp. 169-179.
- Morganson, V. J., Major, D. A. and Bauer, K. (2009). Work and family job analysis: Applying a classic tool to address a contemporary issue. The Psychologist-Manager Journal 12 , pp. 252-274.
- Fletcher, T. D.., Major, D. A. and Davis, D. D. (2008). Congruence in personality and climate perceptions of competitiveness in the workplace: A three-dimensional look at the effects on job initiative and perceived stress. Journal of Organizational Behavior 29 , pp. 899-922.
- Major, D. A., Verive, J. and Joice, W. (2008). Telework as a dependent care solution: Examining current practice to improve telework management strategies. The Psychologist-Manager Journal 11 , pp. 65-91.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D.., Davis, D. D. and Germano, L. M.. (2008). The influence of climate and workplace relationships on work-family conflict: A multilevel model of mediated effects. Journal of Organizational Behavior 29 , pp. 881-897.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D., Davis, D. D. and Germano, L. M. (2008). The influence of work-family culture and workplace relationships on work interference with family: A multilevel model. Journal of Organizational Behavior 29 , pp. 881-897.
- Fletcher, T. D., Major, D. A. and Davis, D. D. (2008). The interactive relationship of competitive climate and trait competitiveness with workplace attitudes. Journal of Organizational Behavior 29 , pp. 899-922.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Germano, L. M.. and Fletcher, T. D.. (2007). Managing human resources in information technology: High performing supervisors' best practices. Human Resource Management Review 46 (3) , pp. 411-427.
- Major, D. A., Turner, J. E. and Fletcher, T. D. (2006). Linking proactive personality and the big five to motivation to learn and developmental activity. Journal of Applied Psychology 91 , pp. 927-935.
- Major, D. A., Clarke, S. M., Cardenas, R. A., Taylor-Fishwick, J. C., Kelly, C. S. and Butterfoss, F. D. (2006). Providing asthma acre in elementary schools: Understanding barriers to determine best practices. Family and Community Health 29 , pp. 256-265.
- Major, D. A. and Germano, L. M. (2006). The changing nature of work and its impact on the work-home interface. In: Work-life balance: A psychological perspective. London: Psychology Press , pp. 13-38.
- Fletcher, T. D. and Major, D. A. (2006). The effects of communication modality on performance and self-ratings of teamwork components. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication 11 (2) , pp. Article 9.
- Butterfoss, F. S., Major, D. A., Cardenas, R. A., Clarke, S. M., Isaacman, D. J., Mason, J. D. and Clements, D. L. (2006). What providers from general emergency departments say about implementing a pediatric asthma pathway. Clinical Pediatrics 45 (4) , pp. 325-334.
- Cardenas, R. A. and Major, D. A. (2005). Combining employment and breastfeeding: Utilizing a work-family conflict framework to understand obstacles and solutions. Journal of Business and Psychology 20 , pp. 31-51.
- Fishwick, J. C., Major, D. A., Kelly, C. S., Butterfoss, F. D., Clarke, S. M. and Cardenas, R. A. (2004). Assessing a community's pediatric asthma care needs: Insights gained from physicians, school nurses, and parents. Pediatric Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology 17 (1) , pp. 25-35.
- Major, D. A., Cardenas, R. A. and Allard, C. B. (2004). Child health: A legitimate business concern. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology 9 , pp. 306-321.
- Cardenas, R. A., Major, D. A. and Bernas, K. (2004). Exploring work and family distractions: antecedents and outcomes. International Journal of Stress Management 11 , pp. 346-365.
- Major, D. A. (2004). From the editor: A fond farewell. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 41 (4) , pp. 11-13.
- Fletcher, T. D. and Major, D. A. (2004). Medical students' motivations to volunteer: An examination of the nature of gender differences. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research 51 , pp. 109-114.
- Ehler, M. L., Major, D. A. and Fletcher, T. D. (2003). Applying I-O to medicine: Making the case that it can be done and should be done. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 41 (1) , pp. 50-54.
- Major, D. A. (2003). From the editor: A gathering of scientists-practitioners. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 40 (4) , pp. 11-13.
- Major, D. A. (2003). From the editor: SIOP & APA. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 41 (2) , pp. 11-12.
- Major, D. A. (2003). From the editor: What's in a logo? . The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 40 (3) , pp. 12-13.
- Major, D. A. (2003). From the editor: What's new?. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 41 (1) , pp. 16-18.
- Major, D. A. (2003). Utilizing role theory to help employed parents cope with children’s chronic illness. Health Education Research: Theory and Practice 18 , pp. 45-57.
- Hayes, B. C., Barte, S. and Major, D. A. (2002). Climate for opportunity: A conceptual model. Human Resource Management Review 12 , pp. 445-468.
- Major, D. A. (2002). From the editor: A career transition. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 40 (1) , pp. 10-23.
- Major, D. A. (2002). From the editor: Paths to professional involvement. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 40 (2) , pp. 11-13.
- Major, D. A. (2002). From the editor: Reflections on a changing world. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 39 (3) , pp. 17-18.
- Major, D. A. (2002). From the editor: The joy of "conferencing". The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 39 (4) , pp. 13-15.
- McFarlin, S. K., Fals-Stewart, W., Major, D. A. and Justice, E. M. (2001). Alcohol use and workplace aggression: An examination of perpetration and victimization. Journal of Substance Abuse 13 , pp. 303-321.
- Major, D. A. (2001). From the editor: Notes and new columns. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 39 (2) , pp. 13-15.
- Major, D. A. (2001). From the editor: Welcome! . The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 39 (1) , pp. 17-20.
- Bernas, K. and Major, D. A. (2000). Contributors to stress resistance: A model of women’s workfamily conflict. Psychology of Women Quarterly 24 (170-178).
- Bachiochi, P. D. and Major, D. A. (1999). Spreading the good word: Introducing I-O in introductory psychology. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 37 , pp. 108-110.
- Major, D. A., Fink, A. A. and Stout, R. J. (1999). The development of shared understanding: Exploring team situational awareness through role theory. Training Research Journal 4 , pp. 27-55.
- Major, D. A. and Ayman, R. (1998). E & T liaison efforts. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 36 , pp. 99-101.
- Major, D. A. and Kozlowski, S. W. (1997). Newcomer information seeking: Individual and contextual influences. International Journal of Selection and Assessment 5 , pp. 16-28.
- Major, D. A. (1996). Doctoral education in I/O psychology: A "sneak peek" at the revised guidelines. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 34 , pp. 56-58.
- Major, D. A., Kozlowski, S. W., Chaos, G. T. and Gardner, P. (1995). A longitudinal investigation of newcomer expectations, early socialization outcomes and the moderating effects of role development factors. Journal of Applied Psychology 80 , pp. 418-431.
- Major, D. A. (1995). Considering the person-environment fit in conducting your job search. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 32 , pp. 95-97.
- Maahs, C. J. and Major, D. A. (1995). Does your graduate program fully prepare you to enter the professional world?. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 32 , pp. 90-93.
- Hollenbeck, J. R., Ilgen, D. R., Sego, D. J., Hedlund, J., Major, D. A. and Phillips, J. (1995). Multi-level theory of team decision-making: Decision performance in teams incorporating distributed expertise. Journal of Applied Psychology 80 , pp. 292-316.
- Ford, J. K., Major, D. A., Seaton, F. and Krifcher-Felber, H. (1993). Effects of organizational, training system, and individual characteristics on training director scanning practices. Human Resource Development Quarterly 4 , pp. 333-351.
- Major, D. A., Ford, J. K. and Krifcher-Felber, H. (1993). Final word: Scanning construct and its relationship to continuous learning. Human Resource Development Quarterly 4 , pp. 361-365.
Books
- Burke, R. J.. and Major, D. A. (2014). Gender in organizations: Are men allies or adversaries to women’s career advancement?. Edward Elgar.
- Major, D. A. and Burke, R. J.. (2013). Handbook of work-life integration among professionals: Challenges and opportunities. Edward Elgar.
Book Chapters
- Reynoldson, K. R. and Major, D. A. (2018). How Exclusive Work Climates Create Barriers for Women in IS&T Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition (pp. 3382--3392) IGI Global.
- Major, D. A. and Matthews, R. A. (2017). Work and family: An organizational science overview Oxford Bibliographies in Management.
- Major, D. A. (2017). Work-life balance The SAGE encyclopedia of industrial and organizational psychology (pp. 1762-1765) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Major, D. A. and Litano, M. (2016). The importance of leadership in managing work and family The Oxford handbook of work and family Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Litano, M., Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. (2015). Best practices for managing IS&T professionals Encyclopedia of information science and technology (pp. 5008-5017) Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
- Litano, M., Myers, D. P. and Major, D. A. (2014). Achieving personal balance through positive crossover Gender in organizations: Are men allies or adversaries to women’s career advancement? (pp. 365-384) Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
- Burke, R. J. and Major, D. A. (2014). Advancing women’s careers: Why men matter Gender in organizations: Are men allies or adversaries to women’s career advancement? (pp. 11-52) Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
- Major, D. A. and Bolen, H. M. (2014). Coping with work-family conflict: A multi-system perspective The nature of work: Advances in psychological theory, methods, and practice (pp. 147-163) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Streets, V. N. and Major, D. A. (2014). Gender and careers: Obstacles and opportunities The Oxford handbook of gender in organizations (pp. 293-313) New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
- Major, D. A. and Litano, M. (2014). The role of adaptability in work-family conflict and coping Individual adaptability to changes at work: New directions in research (pp. 115-133) New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group.
- Major, D. A., Lauzun, H. and Jones, M. P. (2013). New directions in work-family coping research Expanding the boundaries of work-family research: A vision for the future (pp. 193-211) New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Major, D. A., Burke, R. J. and Fiksenbaum, L. M. (2013). Work and family life: Revitalizing research and practice Handbook of work-life integration among professionals: Challenges and opportunities (pp. 3-13) Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
- Knapp, D., Horn, Z., King, E., Major, D. A. and Oswald, F. (2012). The SIOP external relations committee (ERC): Helping to make I/O matters matter The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. (2009). An inclusive IS&T work climate Encyclopedia of information science and technology (pp. 1899-1905) Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. (2009). Best practices for IS&T supervisors Encyclopedia of information science and technology (pp. 329-334) Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J., Downey, H. J. and Germano, L. M. (2007). Myths and realities in the IT workplace: Gender differences and similarities in climate perceptions Women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: Upping the number (pp. 71-90) Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
- Major, D. A. and Cleveland, J. N. (2007). Strategies for reducing work-family conflict: Applying research and best practices for industrial and organizational psychology International review of industrial and organizational psychology (pp. 111-140) Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
- Davis, D. D., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J., DeLoatch, S. J.., Selgrade, K. A.., Meert, S. K.., Jackson, N., Downey, H. J.. and Fodchuk, K. M.. (2006). Enhancing inclusion in computer science education Encyclopedia of gender and information technology (pp. 269-275) Hershey, PA: Idea Publishing.
- Davis, D. D., Selgrade, K. A.. and Major, D. A. (2006). Gender and telework in information technology Encyclopedia of gender and information technology (pp. 460-466) Hershey, PA: Idea Publishing.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J., Germano, L. M. and Mann, J. (2006). IT workplace climate for opportunity and inclusion Encyclopedia of gender and information technology (pp. 1134-1141) Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.
- Major, D. A. and Germano, L. M. (2006). Survey feedback interventions in IT workplaces Encyclopedia of gender and information technology (pp. 460-466) Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.
- Major, D. A. and Germano, L. M. (2006). The changing nature of work and its impact on the work-home interface Work-life balance: A psychological perspective (pp. 13-38) London: Psychology Press.
- Major, D. A. (2006). Work-life/work-family balance Encyclopedia of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (pp. 888-892) Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
- Major, D. A. (2006). Work-life/work-family balance Encyclopedia of industrial/organizational psychology (pp. 888-892) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Major, D. A. and Cleveland, J. N. (2005). Psychological perspectives on the work-family interface Work, family, health and well-being (pp. 169-186) Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Major, D. A. and Cleveland, J. N. (2005). Psychological perspectives on the work-family interface Work, family, health, and well-being (pp. 169-186) Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Major, D. A. (2004). From the editor: Revisiting the past and looking toward the future (pp. 12-13) The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.
- Major, D. A. (2000). Effective newcomer socialization into high performance organizational cultures The handbook of organizational culture and climate (pp. 355-368) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Fink, A. A. and Major, D. A. (1999). A role theory approach to strategizing for team situation awareness Automation technology and human performance: Current research and trends (pp. 171-175) Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Ilgen, D. R., Major, D. A., Hollenbeck, J. R. and Sego, D. J. (1995). Raising an individual decision making model to the team level: A new research model and paradigm Team effectiveness and decision making in organizations San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass.
- Hollenbeck, J. R., Sego, D. J., Ilgen, D. R., Major, D. A., Hedlund, J. and Phillips, J. (1995). Team decision making accuracy under difficult conditions: Construct validation of potential manipulations and measures of TIDE2 simulation Team performance assessment and measurement: Theory, research, and application Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Ilgen, D. R., Major, D. A. and Tower, S. L. (1994). The cognitive revolution in organizational behavior Organizational behavior: The state of the science Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Ilgen, D. R., Major, D. A., Hollenbeck, J. R. and Sego, D. J. (1993). Team research in the 1990s Leadership theory and research San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Conference Proceeding
- Major, D. A. (2018). Plugging the leaky STEM pipeline: An interdisciplinary forum Chicago, IL: 78th Academy of Management conference.
- Major, D. A. (2018). Confronting barriers for women along educational and career pathways in STEM Sherbrooke, Quebec: Women in Physics Canada conference.
- Major, D. A. (2016). Sticking with STEM: Gender differences and similarities in college and workforce settings Washington, DC: Coalition for National Science Funding Capitol Hill Exhibition.
- Major, D. A. (2013). Gender differences and similarities along the STEM career pipeline 25th annual Association for Psychological Science convention.
- Major, D. A. and Scott, J. (2012). SIOP’s role in APA: Opportunities for working together Orlando, FL: Meeting of the American Psychological Association.
- Major, D. A. (2012). The short-term and long-term benefits of networking – Insights from research and experience Making Professional Contacts: A Scientist’s Guide to Networking Orlando, FL: Meeting of the American Psychological Association.
- Major, D. A. (2010). Breastfeeding and the work-family interface Contextual Influences on Breastfeeding Decision-Making Processes Workshop Silver Spring, MD: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
- Major, D. A. and Lauzun, H. (2009). An I-deals approach to coping with work-family conflict: Antecedents and consequences Barcelona: III International Conference of Work and Family.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. and Oborn, K. L. (2009). Understanding work-family coping through an LMX theory lens Leadership and Health Santiago de Compostela: 14th European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology.
- Major, D. A. (2008). Work-family balance San Antonio, TX: Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and Mann, J. (2006). Climate for opportunity and inclusion: Improving recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and minorities in IT. (pp. 122-126) Raleigh, NC: Proceedings of the National Science Foundation's ITWF & ITR/EWF Principal Investigator Conference.
- Davis, D. D., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and DeLoatch, S. J. . (2006). Creating an inclusive learning environment: Enhancing retention of women and minorities in computer science. (pp. 190-192) Raleigh, NC: Proceedings of the National Science Foundation's ITWF & ITR/EWF Principal Investigator Conference.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and Mann, J. E. (2003). Climate for opportunity and inclusion: Improving the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and minorities in IT. (pp. 167-171) National Science Foundation's ITWF & ITR/EWF Principal Investigator Conference.
- Ceplenski, P. J.., Scerbo, M. W. and Major, D. A. (1996). Multiple monitors and knowledge of results in vigilance: The decrement still wins. Proceedings of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society 40th Annual Meeting (pp. 1222-1226) Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors & Ergonomics Society.
Presentations
- Litano, M., Streets, V. N., Bass, B., Major, D. A. and Landers, R. (May , 2015). Leader-member exchange as a resource for work-family management: A meta-analytic test of work-family outcomes Paper 11th Annual International Conference Atlanta, GA.
- Litano, M., Major, D. A. and Bauer, K. (May , 2015). The relationship between gender match and leader-member exchange in supervisor-subordinate dyads from information technology Poster 11th Annual International Conference Atlanta, GA.
- Litano, M., Streets, V. N., Myers, D., Major, D. A., Henson, J. M. and Cigularov, K. (May , 2015). Development and validation of a measure of university embeddedness Poster 27th Annual Convention New York, New York.
- Streets, V. N., Haislip, B., Litano, M. and Major, D. A. (May , 2015). Positive marginality: A mechanism for understanding women’s retention in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? Poster 27th Annual Convention New York, New York.
- Barsell, J. D.., Streets, V. N., Green, R. E.., Hearne, A. and Major, D. A. (May , 2015). Preparing the STEM workforce: Lessons learned from students approaching graduation in science, technology, engineering, and math Poster 27th Annual Convention New York, New York.
- Major, D. A. and Litano, M. (May , 2015). The role of leadership in employees’ work-family experiences: Examining the relative importance of LMX and FSSB dimensions Poster 27th Annual Convention New York, New York.
- Major, D. A., Litano, M., Streets, V. N., Myers, D., Henson, J. M. and Cigularov, K. (May , 2015). Assessing college students’ STEM embeddedness: Development and validation of a measure Poster ADVANCE/GSE Program Baltimore, MD.
- Major, D. A., Streets, V. N., Landers, R., Cigularov, K. and Hu, X. (April , 2015). Building bridges in I/O via an undergraduate research apprentice program Poster 30th Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA.
- Myers, D., Litano, M. and Major, D. A. (April , 2015). Implications of anticipated work-family conflict for STEM embeddedness 30th Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA.
- Bolen, H., Litano, M. and Major, D. A. (April , 2015). The role of supervisor relationship quality in managing work-family outcomes 30th Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA.
- Litano, M. and Major, D. A. (March , 2015). The differential impact of leader-member exchange and family-supportive supervisor behaviors on work-family outcomes Poster International Convention Amsterdam.
- Major, D. A. (February , 2015). Staying in STEM: Gender differences and similarities Oral Presentation Fellowship of Women in Science Norfolk, VA.
- Morganson, V., Streets, V. N., Major, D. A., Litano, M. and Myers, D. (August , 2014). A qualitative study of embeddedness in STEM majors Poster 122nd Annual Convention Washington, D.C..
- Morganson, V. and Major, D. A. (August , 2014). Retaliation coping in response to customer sexual harassment Poster 122nd Annual Convention Washington, D.C..
- Major, D. A., Bauer, K., Morganson, V. and Orvis, K. A.. (July , 2014). Staying in STEM: Anchoring effects of professional development among computer science and engineering students at a historically black university and a predominantly white university Oral Presentation 14th International Conference Vienna, Austria.
- Major, D. A., Streets, V. N. and Morganson, V. (July , 2014). Staying in STEM: A model of embeddedness in STEM majors and careers Paper 28th International Congress Paris, France.
- Litano, M., Major, D. A. and Bauer, K. (June , 2014). Gender match in supervisor-subordinate dyads: Implications for relationship quality and work interference with family Oral Presentation Work-Life Interface Meets Employee Gender: Challenge and Opportunity New York, New York.
- Major, D. A., Lapierre, L. M.. and Matthews, R. (May , 2014). Best Practices in the Collection of High-Quality Field Data Other 29th Annual Conference Honolulu, HI.
- Bauer, K., Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Henson, J. M. and Morganson, V. (May , 2014). Trends in professional development among STEM students: Supports and barriers Paper 29th Annual Conference Honolulu, HI.
- Streets, V. and Major, D. A. (August , 2013). Mentoring the next generation of psychological scientists: Lessons learned Poster 121st Annual Convention Honolulu, HI.
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A. and Bauer, K. (August , 2013). Professional development in STEM: Gender differences and similarities in a SCCT model Poster 121st Annual Convention Honolulu, HI.
- Maduro, R., Litano, M., Paulson, J., Major, D. A. and Oettinger, E. (August , 2013). The crossover effects of fathers’ attitudes on mothers’ work commitment and work-family conflict Poster 121st Annual Convention Honolulu, HI.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. and Bolen, H. (May , 2013). Job stress as a predictor of commitment for men and women in IT Paper 10th International Conference Los Angeles, CA.
- Myers, D., Bolen, H. and Major, D. A. (May , 2013). First generation college students more likely to capitalize on development opportunities Poster 25th Annual Convention Washington, D.C..
- (May , 2013). Gender differences and similarities along the STEM career pipeline Other 25th Annual Convention Washington, D.C. .
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Bauer, K., Morganson, V. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2013). Antecedents and consequences of voluntary professional development among STEM majors 28th Annual Conference Houston, TX.
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Bauer, K., Morganson, V. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2013). Antecedents and consequences of voluntary professional development among STEM majors Poster 28th Annual Conference Houston, TX.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. and Bryan, L. K.. (April , 2013). I/O’s role in patching the leaky pipeline for science and engineering women Other 28th Annual Conference Houston, TX.
- Major, D. A., Cigularov, K. and Barnes-Farrell, J. (April , 2013). Time to focus on context: Work-life issues in educational settings Other 28th Annual Conference Houston, TX.
- Major, D. A., Cigularov, K. and Barnes-Farrel, J. (April , 2013). Time to focus on context: Work-life issues in educational settings 28th Annual Conference Houston, TX.
- Streets, V. and Major, D. A. (April , 2013). Understanding gender stereotyping as an impediment to women’s leadership advancement Poster 28th Annual Conference Houston, TX.
- Major, D. A. (September , 2012). Undergraduate research opportunities in I/O Psychology Other Advising Network Conference Norfolk, VA.
- Major, D. A., Lauzun, H. M.. and Myers, D. P.. (August , 2012). Contributions of preventive coping and supervisor support to reducing work interference with family Paper Annual meeting Orlando, FL.
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Morganson, V. J.. and Bauer, K. N.. (August , 2012). Integrating proactive personality into a SCCT model to predict professional development Poster Annual meeting Orlando, FL.
- (August , 2012). SIOP’s role in APA: Opportunities for working together Other Annual meeting Orlando, FL.
- Major, D. A. and Streets, V. (August , 2012). The short-term and long-term benefits of networking – Insights from research and experience Other Annual meeting Orlando, FL.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. J.. and Orvis, K. A. (July , 2012). Predicting professional development in the sciences Oral Presentation 30th International Cape Town, South Africa.
- Eaton, M. C., Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., DeLoatch, S. J.. and Morsi, R. (June , 2012). Capitalizing on opportunity: Narrowing the gender divide in engineering and computer science through professional development Oral Presentation Joint Annual Meeting Washington, DC.
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. (June , 2012). Applying industrial-organizational psychology to help organizations and individuals balance work and family Oral Presentation Work and Family New York, NY.
- Morganson, V. J.. and Major, D. A. (April , 2012). Coping with customer sexual harassment: Retaliation and traditional coping strategies Poster 27th Annual Conference San Diego, CA .
- Mogan, T., Major, D. A. and Orvis, K. A. (April , 2012). No time for self-development: Moderating effects of individual differences Poster 27th Annual Conference San Diego, CA.
- Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Morganson, V. J.. and Bauer, K. N. . (April , 2012). Testing a social cognitive career theory model of professional development Poster 27th Annual Conference San Diego, CA.
- Major, D. A. (April , 2012). The role of supervisors and leaders in managing work-family conflict 27th Annual Conference San Diego, CA.
- Lauzun, H. M.. and Major, D. A. (August , 2011). Antecedents of policy-based and individually negotiated work-life accommodation seeking intentions 119th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C..
- Jones, M. P.. and Major, D. A. (August , 2011). Development and validation of a measure: Preventive coping with WFC 119th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C.
- Holland, J. M.., Mogan, T., Morganson, V. J.., Major, D. A. and Orvis, K. A. (August , 2011). Examining benefits and barriers to capitalization in computer science and engineering undergraduates Paper 119th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C..
- Bauer, K. N.., Orvis, K. A. and Major, D. A. (August , 2011). Facilitating role of supervisor support in training transfer outcomes: Meta-analytically examining main effects and moderators Paper 119th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C..
- Major, D. A. and Lauzun, H. L.. (June , 2011). What to do about work-family conflict? Ilgen-Schmitt Festschrift E. Lansing, MI.
- Rizvi, M., Humphries, T., Major, D. A., Jones, M. P.. and Lauzun, H. M.. (May , 2011). A new CS0 course for at-risk majors Paper 2011 Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training Honolulu, HI.
- Major, D. A., Langford, L. and Morganson, V. M. . (May , 2011). Developmental relationships among computer science and engineering majors: Implications for professional development Paper 23rd Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science Washington, DC.
- Lauzun, H. M.., Jones, M. P.. and Major, D. A. (May , 2011). Work support, work-family conflict and workaholism: Examining the moderating role of economic impact Paper American Psychological Association's Ninth International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Orlando, FL.
- Holland, J. M.., Major, D. A. and Orvis, K. A. (May , 2011). Investigating links between peer mentoring, undergraduate self-development, and professional identity Paper Annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science Washington, D.C..
- Major, D. A., Lauzun, H. M.. and Jones, M. P.. (May , 2011). An i-deals model of preventive and episodic work-family coping Paper Ninth International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Orlando, FL.
- Kozlowski, S. W.J.., Kanfer, R., Weiss, H. and Major, D. A. (April , 2011). A strategy for building an infrastructure for science advocacy within SIOP 26th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Chicago, IL.
- Knapp, D., King, E., Major, D. A. and Maranto, D. (April , 2011). Improving SIOP’s advocacy efforts 26th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Chicago, IL.
- Major, D. A., Lauzun, H. M . and Jones, M. P.. (April , 2011). An i-deals model of preventive and episodic work-family coping American Psychological Association's Ninth International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Orlando, FL.
- Rizvi, M., Humphries, T., Major, D. A., Jones, M. J. and Lauzun, H. M. (October , 2010). A CSO course using Scratch Consortium of Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Eastern Conference 2010 Huntington, PA.
- Orvis, K. A., Bauer, K., Leffler, G. P.., Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. M.. (August , 2010). Meta-analytically investigating relationships between workplace support and training outcomes. In K. A. Orvis (Chair) & L. Rhoades Shanock (Discussant), Supervisor support in the workplace: Investigating antecedents, incremental validity, and moderators Annual Conference of the Academy of Management Montreal, Canada.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (August , 2010). Gender differences in satisfaction among IT professionals: A relative weight analysis approach Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association San Diego, CA.
- Morganson, V. J., Major, D. A., Lauzun, H. M. and Green, A. P. (August , 2010). Work-family hurdles: Barriers as an overlooked construct in family supportive work environments Challenging Assumptions and Extending Theory in Work-family Research through Qualitative Methods. Annual Conference of the Academy of Management Montreal, Canada.
- Rizvi, M., Humphries, T., Major, D. A. and Jones, M. J. (August , 2010). A CSO course using Scratch Scratch@MIT Conference Cambridge, MA.
- Major, D. A. and Morganson, V. J. (July , 2010). Attitudes toward information technology careers: Competing theories for understanding gender issues 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology Meeting Melbourne, Australia.
- Major, D. A. (July , 2010). Breastfeeding and the work-family interface Contextual Influences on Breastfeeding Decision-Making Processes Workshop Silver Spring, MD.
- Holland, J. M.., Major, D. A., Morganson, V. J.. and Orvis, K. A. (April , 2010). Increasing diversity in STEM through professional development activities. In D. A. Major (Chair) & A. Fink (Discussant), Building and retaining the science and technology workforce 25th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Atlanta, GA.
- Davis, D. D., Jones, M. P.., Oborn, K. L.., Major, D. A. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (April , 2010). Impact of Classroom Climate on Retention Antecedents in STEM Disciplines Annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Atlanta, GA.
- Morganson, V. J., Lauzun, H. M. and Major, D. A. (April , 2010). Customer sexual harassment: Expanding the nomological network and examining support Workplace mistreatment: Advances on understanding perpetration, effects, and interventions. 25th Annual Conferenec of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Atlanta, GA.
- Major, D. A. and Lauzun, H. M. (November , 2009). The influence of LMX on stress and work-family outcomes: Implications and recommendations for leader development Developing effective leadership for safety and health: Successes, challenges, & recommendations. American Psychological Association's Eighth International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Major, D. A. and Lauzun, H. M. (July , 2009). An I-deals approach to coping with work-family conflict: Antecedents and consequences III International Conference of Work and Family Barcelona, Spain.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. J. and Oborn, K. L. (May , 2009). Understanding work-family coping through an LMX theory lens Leadership and Health. 14th European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
- Major, D. A. (April , 2009). The importance of values: Understanding workplace diversity and work-life issues 24th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Orleans, LA.
- Davis, D. D., Oborn, K., Morganson, V. and Major, D. A. (April , 2009). Enhancing Career Self-efficacy and Career Commitment with Realistic Career Previews Annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Orleans, LA.
- Morganson, V. J., Major, D. A. and Verive, J. (April , 2009). Exploring the affective outcomes of telework program formality Leveraging Telework Sustainability: Examing the Impact of Program Characteristics. 24th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Orleans, LA.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (April , 2009). Understanding customer sexual harassment through a psychological contract framework Overreacting or Underreporting? Exploring Individual and Contextual Sexual Harassment Factors. 24th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Orleans, LA.
- Morganson, V. J., Jones, M. E. and Major, D. A. (April , 2009). Gender disparate retention: Exploring the role of social coping Retention in IT and Computer Science: Repairing the Pipeline. 24th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Orleans, LA.
- Lauzun, H. M. and Major, D. A. (February , 2009). Investigating the relationship between work-family conflict, proactive personality, and coping 30th Annual Industrial Organizational and Organizational Behavior (IOOB) Conference Chicago, IL.
- Holland, J. M. and Major, D. A. (February , 2009). Operationalizing capitalization for computer science and engineering majors 30th Annual Industrial Organizational and Organizational Behavior (IOOB) Conference Chicago, IL.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (October , 2008). Coping strategies for computer science (CS) women Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference: A Program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology Keystone, CO.
- Davis, D. D., Meert, S. K., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and DeLoatch, S. J. (August , 2008). Increasing retention of women and minorities in computer science Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association Boston, MA.
- Davis, D. D., Meert, S. K.., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and DeLoatch, S. J.. (August , 2008). Increasing retention of women and minorities in computer science Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Boston, MA.
- Major, D. A., Oborn, K. and Meert, S. (July , 2008). The influence of proactive personality and coping on commitment to STEM majors Quadrennial Meeting of the International Congress of Psychology Berlin, Germany.
- Cardenas, R. A. and Major, D. A. (April , 2008). An inclusive environment's impact on the work-family interface 23rd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology San Francisco, CA.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (April , 2008). Sexual harassment from third parties 23rd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology San Francisco, CA.
- Oborn, K. L. and Major, D. A. (April , 2008). The effect of context: A multi-level model of LMX and work-family conflict 23rd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology San Francisco, CA.
- Major, D. A. and Oborn, K. L. (April , 2008). A multilevel examination of the links between LMX and work-family outcomes Fairfax, VA.
- Davis, D. D., Meert, S. K.., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and DeLoatch, S. J.. (April , 2008). Retaining women and African-Americans in computer science Annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology San Francisco, CA.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (March , 2008). Job analysis: A tool to resolve work-family conflict 7th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Washington, DC.
- Oborn, K. L. and Major, D. A. (March , 2008). LMX and job stress: A multi-level examination of context effect 7th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Washington, DC.
- Davis, D. D., Meert, S. K.., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J., DeLoatch, S. J.., Williams, A. and Brunelle, J. (March , 2008). Enhancing computer science beliefs, self-efficacy, and coping skills among first year computer science students Annual meeting of the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education Portland, OR.
- Major, D. A. (March , 2008). Leadership as relationship Leadership Luncheon Norfolk, VA.
- Cardenas, R. A., Major, D. A. and Oborn, K. L. (March , 2008). Examining linkages between workplace inclusion and stress: Measurement and model testing Seventh International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Washington, DC.
- Major, D. A. (February , 2008). Work-family balance Annual Meeting of the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology San Antonio, Texas.
- Morganson, V. J., Major, D. A. and Green, A. P. (August , 2007). Seeking work-life balance: Employees' requests and managers' responses 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association San Francisco, CA.
- Davis, D. D., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J., DeLoatch, S. J.., Selgrade, K. A.. and Meert, S. K.. (August , 2007). Organization climate, satisfaction, commitment, and career change in computer science Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association San Francisco, CA.
- Major, D. A., Morganson, V. J. and Oborn, K. L. (July , 2007). Coping with work-family conflict: A leader-member exchange perspective II International Conference of Work and Family Barcelona, Spain.
- Fletcher, T. D., Major, D. A. and Nusbaum, D. (May , 2007). Demographic differences in competition at work: Implications on P-E fit 19th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science Washington, DC.
- Morganson, V. J., Oborn, K. L., Major, D. A., Verive, J. M. and Heelan, M. P. (May , 2007). Location, location, location: Differences in inclusion, work-life balance, and satisfaction among teleworkers 19th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science Washington, DC.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (May , 2007). Third party sexual harassment: A special case of harassment perpetration 85th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science Harrisonburg, VA.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D.. and Davis, D. D. (April , 2007). Antecedents and consequences of inclusive climate Annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New York, NY.
- Major, D. A. (April , 2007). Gaining access to field research data Junior Faculty Consortium at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New York, NY.
- Morganson, V. J. and Major, D. A. (March , 2007). Third party sexual harassment 28th Annual Industrial Organizational and Organizational Behavior (IOOB) Conference Indianpolis, IN.
- DeLoatch, S. J.., Williams, A. T.., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and Major, D. A. (October , 2006). Innovations to retain women and minorities in information technology The Innovations in Higher Education Conference Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Fletcher, T. D.. and Germano, L. M. . (August , 2006). Inclusion in human resource management theory and practice: An integrative approach 66th Annual Conference of the Academy of Management Atlanta, GA.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D. and Germano, L. M. (May , 2006). Differential career commitment among men and women in information technology 19th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science New York, NY.
- Meert, S. K. and Major, D. A. (May , 2006). Effects of gender match on leader-member exchange and work-family conflict 21st Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Dallas, TX.
- Davis, D. D., Major, D. A., Selgrade, K. A. . and Germano, L. M. . (May , 2006). Leader-member exchange and telework in information technology organizations Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Dallas, TX.
- Davis, D. D., Major, D. A., Sanchez-Hucles, J., DeLoatch, S. J.., Selgrade, K., Meert, S. and Jones, W. (April , 2006). Creating an inclusive learning environment: Enhancing retention of women and minorities in computer science: INSITE ODU Research Day Norfolk, VA.
- Major, D. A., Germano, L. M.., Davis, D. D., Fletcher, T. D.. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (March , 2006). Alleviating stress in the information technology workforce: Supervisor best practices American Psychological Association's Sixth Interdisciplinary Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Miami Beach, FL.
- Cleveland, J. N. and Major, D. A. (March , 2006). Using a 360 degree approach to work and family research Workshop at the American Psychological Association's Sixth Interdisciplinary Conference on Occupational Stress and Health Miami Beach, Miami.
- Germano, L. M. and Major, D. A. (August , 2005). Personality and the work-family conflict: Problem-focused coping as a potential mediator 113th Convention of the American Psychological Association Washington, DC.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and Germano, L. M.. (August , 2005). Men's and women's experiences in IT: Differences in perceptions of climate and workplace relationships Annual meeting of the Academy of Management Honolulu, HI.
- Major, D. A., Davis, D. D., Sanchez-Hucles, J., Mann, J. E. and Germano, L. M.. (April , 2005). Men and women in information technology careers: Similarities and differences in experiences of the work environment 2nd Annual Old Dominion University Research Day Norfolk, VA.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D.., Davis, D. D. and Germano, L. M.. (April , 2005). The Influence of Culture and Workplace Relationships on Work-Family Conflict: A Multilevel Model of Mediated Effects Annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Los Angeles, CA.
- Cleveland, J. N. and Major, D. A. (April , 2005). Emerging perspectives of work and family interfaces Expanded Tutorial given at the 20th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Los Angeles, CA.
- Aufenanger, S., Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D. and Davis, D. D. (April , 2005). Workplace inclusion: the validation of a measure of inclusion in the workplace Spring Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Williamsburg, VA.
- Vasser, E., Qureshi, F., Welch, J. C., Goldblatt, S., Major, D. A., Butterfoss, F., Mason, J. and Isaacman, D. (March , 2005). Compliance with pediatric asthma guidelines in general emergency departments 19th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Atlanta, GA.
- Qureshi, F., Vasser, E., Welch, J. C., Goldblatt, S., Major, D. A., Butterfoss, F., Mason, J. and Isaacman, D. (March , 2005). Compliance with pediatric asthma guidelines in general emergency departments American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology 61st Annual Meeting San Antonio, Texas.
- Major, D. A., Cardenas, R. A.., Davis, D. D., Germano, L. M.. and Mickey, S. K.. (August , 2004). Managing work-family conflict in the IT workplace Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Honolulu, HI.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (August , 2004). The experience of tokenism in the Information technology workforce. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association Honolulu, HI.
- Major, D. A., Fletcher, T. D.., Cardenas, R. A.., Clarke, S. M.. and Davis, D. D. (April , 2004). Creating inclusion for men and women: Gender differences and similarities Annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Chicago, IL.
- Ceplenski, P. J.., Scerbo, M. W. and Major, D. A. (September , 1996). Multiple monitors and knowledge of results in vigilance: The decrement still wins The 40th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Philadelphia, PA.
- Ceplenski, P. J.., Scerbo, M. W. and Major, D. A. (April , 1995). The role of communication in a task requiring sustained attention The Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology Conference Virginia Beach, VA.
- Ceplenski, P. J.., Scerbo, M. W. and Major, D. A. (May , 1994). Improving vigilance performance through the use of highly acquainted individuals The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science Harrisonburg, VA.
- 2015: "Rock Star” Award for Student Teaching and Engagement, Old Dominion University
- 2015: Distinguished Service Contributions Award, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- 2015: Faculty Research Achievement Award , Old Dominion University
- 2015: Provost’s Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor, Old Dominion University
- 2014: “Shining Star” Award for Teaching Excellence, Old Dominion University
- 2013: Champion of Diversity Award, Old Dominion University
- 2013: Fellow, Society for the Psychology of Women
- 2012: College of Science Distinguished Teaching , Old Dominion University
- 2012: Fellow, American Psychological Association
- 2012: Fellow, Association for Psychological Science
- 2012: Fellow, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- 2010: College of Science Distinguished Research Award, Old Dominion University