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Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, May 2018 (intended)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Advisor: Dr. Richard Landers
Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, December 2015 (intended)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Advisor: Dr. Richard Landers
Thesis: An Evaluation of Game Fiction-Enhanced Training: Using Narrative to Improve
Trainee Reactions and Learning
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2013
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY. GPA: 3.90
Thesis: “Regressions on Personalities and Political Preference of Collegiate Greek Letter
Social Organizations”
Undergraduate Leadership Certificate Program
Studied Spanish in Segovia, Spain (June 2010) with Kentucky Institute for International Studies
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, Technology in Training Lab, Dr. Richard Landers, Old Dominion
University, Norfolk, VA, August 2013-present
Assisted the principal investigator in conducting research projects by means of literature
review, data collection, data management, data analysis, manuscript writing, and training
and managing undergraduate research assistants.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Clinical Applied Research Group, Dr. Rick Grieve, Western
Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, spring 2011-spring 2013
Administered surveys to collect data. Coded data for peers’ research. Attended weekly
meetings discussing undergraduate and graduate research. Reviewed literature.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Andrew Mienaltowski, Western Kentucky University,
Bowling Green, KY, spring 2011
Attended weekly meetings reviewing literature for a later data analysis on another
undergraduate’s thesis.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Sam McFarland, Western Kentucky University, Bowling
Green, KY, fall 2010
Assisted in preparing survey materials, collecting data, and providing incentives for
participants.
Consulting Experience
Training Evaluation, Irma Hinkle, ACCESS Aids Care, Norfolk, VA, June 2014-present
Conduct training evaluations of grant-funded health-focused training programs, create
and manage multiple longitudinal databases, perform statistical analyses, interpret and
explain results, prepare professional reports, and lead client focus groups regarding
quality of care.
Program Evaluation, Dr. Stephanie Sanders, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, September
2015-present
Conducting a program evaluation on the Faculty Diversity Leader program within the
University for improving recruitment and retention of diverse faculty members. Meet
frequently with stakeholders, identifying archival data sources, and preparing for data
collection via interview to draft a report and recommendations for the University
regarding this program.
Training Needs Analysis, Elizabeth O’Parka, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA,
February 2015-June 2015
Conducted a training needs analysis for the City of Virginia Beach employees, developed
and selected psychological measures, collected data, analyzed the results, and presented
the findings to the City of Virginia Beach Learning & Development team.
PTC/MW’s Second Annual Graduate Student Consulting Competition, Personnel Testing
Council – Metro Washing, Washington, D. C., October 8-12, 2015
Participated on a team of graduate students to propose an unproctored, computer-based
assessment process for selecting incumbents into a leadership development program for a
fictitious company. Proposal included a review of the literature on specified
competencies and methods, the technical approach proposed, a staffing plan, and price
estimates, as well as information on effective change management, validation, and
investigating adverse impact. Drafted a realistic proposal and presented to a panel of
judges consisting of PTCMW members and PDRI employees.
PTCMW’s First Annual Graduate Student Consulting Competition, Personnel Testing Council –
Metro Washington, Washington, D.C., October 23-27, 2014
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Participated on a team of graduate students to develop a model to estimate turnover costs
for multinational organizations, conducted a literature review, drafted a report, and
presented results to a panel of judges consisting of PTCMW members.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Landers, R. N. & Armstrong, M. B. (in press). Enhancing instructional outcomes with
gamification: An empirical test of the technology-enhanced training effectiveness model.
Computers in Human Behavior. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.07.031
Armstrong, M. B. & Grieve, F. G. (2015). Big five personality traits of collegiate social
fraternities and sororities. Oracle: The Research Journal of the Association of
Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, 10(1), 68-81.
Book Chapters
Collmus, A. B., Armstrong, M. B., & Landers, R. N. (in press). Game-thinking within social
media to recruit and select job candidates. In R. N. Landers & G. B. Schmidt (Eds.),
Using Social Media in Selection: Theory, Practice and Future Research. Springer.
Armstrong, M. B., Landers, R. N., & Collmus, A. B. (2015). Gamifying recruitment, selection,
training, and performance management: Game-thinking in human resource management.
In D. Davis & H. Gangadharbatla (Eds.), Emerging Research and Trends in Gamification
(pp. 140-165). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Landers, R. N., Bauer, K. N., Callan, R. C., & Armstrong, M. B. (2015). Psychological theory
and the gamification of learning. In T. Reiners & L. Wood (Eds.), Gamification in
Education and Business. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.
Presentations
Armstrong, M. B. & Landers, R. N. (2015, April). Game-thinking in assessment: Applications
of gamification and serious games. Symposium presented at the 30th Annual Conference
of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Philadelphia, PA.
Armstrong, M. B. & Landers, R. N. (2015, April). Enhancing training outcomes with
gamification. Poster presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial
and Organizational Psychology, Philadelphia, PA. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3326.6089
Armstrong, M. B., Landers, R. N., & Collmus, A. B. (2015, April). Game-thinking in human
resource management. Poster presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Society for
Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Philadelphia, PA. doi:
10.13140/RG.2.1.1512.0800
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Callan, R. C., Bauer, K. N., Armstrong, M. B., & Landers, R. N. (2014, May). Gamification in
psychology: A review of theory and potential pitfalls. Poster presented at the 29th Annual
Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Honolulu, HI.
doi: 10.13140/2.1.3536.1928
Armstrong, M. B. & Landers, R. N. (2014, March). Reactions to gamified training. Poster
presented at the Old Dominion University 4th Annual Graduate Research Achievement
Day, Norfolk, VA. doi: 10.13140/2.1.2264.3848
Armstrong, M. B. (2013, May). Regressions of collegiate fraternity and sorority Big Five
personality factors and political preference. Poster presented at the Midwestern
Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Armstrong, M. B. (2013, March). Fraternity and sorority personality and political preference
patterns. Presentation presented the 43rd Annual Western Kentucky University Sigma Xi
Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.
West, H., Cyr, C., Eovino, J., White, M., Armstrong, M. B. & McCarthy, B. (2013, March).
Man's search for body satisfaction. Poster presented at the 43rd Annual Western
Kentucky University Sigma Xi Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.
White, M. C., Cyr, C., Aldridge, L., Armstrong, M. B., Eovino, J., & West, H. (2013, March).
Indications of muscle dysmorphia from Stroop Test results. Presentation presented at the
43rd Annual Western Kentucky University Sigma Xi Student Research Conference,
Bowling Green, KY.
Armstrong, M. B. (2013, February). Regressions on personalities and political preferences of
collegiate Greek letter social organizations. Poster presented for the Posters at the
Capitol Conference, Frankfort, KY.
Armstrong, M. B. (2012, October). Regressions on personalities and political preference of
collegiate Greek letter social organizations. Paper presented at the Kentucky Honors
Roundtable Conference, Murray State University, Murray, KY.
Morris, B., Cyr, C., Armstrong, M. B., Van Ryckenghem, R., Waddell, A. D., Savage, D., Isbill,
A., Shacklette, M., Lillpop, C., West, H., & White, M. (2012, March). Superstitious fan
behavior. Paper presented at the 42ndAnnual Western Kentucky University Sigma Xi
Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.
Cyr, C., Savage, D., Armstrong, M. B., Nason, N., Isbill, A., Hanahan, M., Lee, M., Lillpop, C.,
Morris, B., & Jensen, B. (2012, February). Post-high school hometown football
identification. Invited presentation for the Eighth Annual Sport Psychology Forum,
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
Grants
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Regressions on Personalities and Political Preferences of Collegiate Greek Letter Social
Organizations
Funded by Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement Grant, (2012-2013), WKU, $4,600
Principal Investigator – Michael B. Armstrong
Research Interests
Broad interest: Technology and how it shapes training, assessment, and work motivation
Specific areas of interest: Gamification, serious games, social media, mobile devices, training
design, training evaluation, Internet-based testing, self-determination theory
Professional Organization Affiliations
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Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc. – Student Affiliate
o Electronic Communications Committee – (April 2015 – present)
ODU Industrial/Organizational Psychology Student Association
o President (May 2014 – present)
o Community Service Coordinator (September 2013 – May 2014)
Awards
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ODU Department of Psychology Graduate Student Service Award – 2014-2015 year
o $500 award for service to the department, community, and profession.
ODU Dominion Graduate Scholar – August 2013-present
WKU Psychology Department Undergraduate Research Award - 2013
WKU President’s List (3.80-4.00 GPA) – five semesters
WKU Dean’s List (3.50-3.79 GPA) – one semester
WKU Regent’s Scholarship – fall 2009-spring 2013
WKU Greek Academic Hall of Fame – 2010-2013
WKU Greek 2012 Academic Achievement Award - Highest Grade Point Average
Fraternity Junior
WKU 9th Annual WKU Leadership Banquet – Psychology Leadership Recognition 2012
WKU Psychology Department Junior Academic Achievement Award, 4.00 GPA – 2011
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, fall
2014, fall 2015-present.
Graded weekly assignments and provided support for 75+ students in an online section of
an undergraduate Personnel Psychology course. Currently grade exams and provide email
support for 120+ students in an online section of undergraduate Industrial/Organizational
Psychology course.
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Office Assistant, School of Teacher Education, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green,
KY, summer 2011-spring 2013.
Acted as first contact for visitors to the School of Teacher Education, answering basic
questions or directing inquiries to the appropriate contacts. Performed daily office tasks
aiding in the operations of the department (including phone calls, faxes, copies/scans,
data entry, mail management, and inventory management).
Staff/Mentor, Kelly Autism Program, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, fall
2010-spring 2011.
Tutored college students in general education courses, with a specialization in
trigonometry and introductory calculus, in the Kelly Autism Program. Mentored one
student by meeting outside of office hours several times per month. Other duties included
documenting progress and occasionally transporting students.
Other Experience
Served as a reviewer for the IBM Journal of Research and Development – February 2015
ODU Department of Psychology Graduate Student Interview Day Student Liaison – spring 2014
Coordinated with prospective graduate students to three different psychology programs.
Organized and coordinated Interview Day programs and events including transportation
for prospective students to and from campus, housing for prospective students while
visiting Norfolk, a dinner event, and interview schedules with faculty members.
WKU School of Teacher Education Office Associate Hiring Committee – spring 2013
WKU University Student Complaint Committee – fall 2012-present
Served on committee as undergraduate student representative. Discuss and decide
verdicts for academic affairs student complaints at the highest level in the University.
Elected by faculty University Senate.
WKU CEBS Academic Integrity Committee – spring 2012
Served on committee as undergraduate representative in the College of Education &
Behavioral Sciences for the creation of a college-wide policy on plagiarism and cheating.
WKU CEBS Student Ambassador – fall 2011-spring 2013
Represented College of Education & Behavioral Sciences at Academic Transitions
Programs for incoming freshmen, Focus on WKU events for potential students, Open
House recruiting events, and other events for the college.
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Graduate
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ODU Colony Pledge Education Committee – fall 2013
ODU Colony Board of Colony Advisors – fall 2013-present
o Risk Management Advisor – spring 2014
o Scholarship Advisor – fall 2014-present
o Faculty Advisor – fall 2014-present
Undergraduate
 Community Service Committee – spring 2013
 International Fraternity Expansion Committee – summer 2012
 Corresponding Secretary/Executive Board - spring 2012-fall 2012
 Pledge Education Committee – spring 2010-fall 2011
o Pledge Educator – fall 2010-fall 2011
o Assistant Pledge Educator – spring 2010
 Philanthropy Committee – fall 2009
WKU Psychology Club (fall 2012-spring 2013)
LeaderShape Graduate (summer 2011)
WKU Dynamic Leadership Institute Phase IV Graduate (fall 2009-fall 2010)