Fit, Interests, and Thriving (FIT) Lab
Research on Individual Differences, Person-Environment Fit, Workforce Diversity & Success

Our Research In the news


  • Guokr.com (China's major science education media): “逆袭”之路:家庭条件不足,认知能力来补 [Translation: The Road to “Ascendance”: Disadvantages in Family Background Can Be Compensated by Cognitive Ability] (January 29, 2015)

  • Gallup: In U.S., Business Grads Lag Other Majors in Work Interest (October 2, 2014)

  • APS Observer: Inspiring Interest in Interests (September 2014, Vol. 27, No. 7)

  • APS Observer: Employee Interests Predict How They Will Perform on the Job (September 2012, Vol. 25, No. 7)

  • Times: What Type of Worker Are You? Your Next Boss May Want to Know (July 06, 2012)

  • The New York Times: Legislation Won’t Close Gender Gap in Sciences (June 14, 2010)


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