Our Research Team provides opportunities for graduate (and undergraduate by approval) students who have interests in research projects related to career development. The team supports individual as well as collective research projects to inform career theory and practice. The team’s publications and presentations are presented below.
Deb Osborn, Ph.D., NCC, Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7523-3672
Dr. Osborn is a Professor and Co-Director of Psychological and Counseling Services in the Educational Psychology and Learning Systems Department at Florida State University. She received her PhD in Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology from Florida State University in 1998. She also co-directs the Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is both a Fellow and Past President of the National Career Development Association. Dr. Osborn’s program of research includes: identifying predictors of and best practices for increasing positive career outcomes and decreasing negative outcomes; applying career-related theory (especially Cognitive Information Processing theory) in research and practice; designing and using assessments in career services; and exploring the role technology can play in enhancing and extending services. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and quilting.
Download Dr. Osborn's vita here
V. Casey Dozier, Ph.D., NCC
Dr. Dozier is the Program Director of Instruction, Research, and Evaluation at the Florida State University Career Center, Teaching Faculty of Psychological and Counseling Services in the Educational Psychology and Learning Systems Department at Florida State University, and Co-Director of The Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development (Tech Center). She earned her PhD in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology program at Florida State University, and her professional qualifications include being a Licensed Psychologist (State of Florida) and a National Certified Counselor (NBCC). Her publications include refereed journal articles, book chapters, and national presentations. Dr. Dozier has provided clinical interventions in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on personal and career counseling to assist college students of all ages. Her professional passions are supervision and training, underserved populations, work-life balance, and integrating theory, research, and evidence-based practice.
Download Dr. Dozier's vita here
Graduate Students
Jackie Belle, Ed.S., Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2934-2296
Jackie is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology, Ph.D. program at Florida State University. She earned a Master of Science and Education Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University, with a major in Career Counseling. Jackie currently works in the Athletic Department as an Athletic Academic Coordinator where she helps students identify their major and career goals while maintaining their athletic eligibility. Jackie’s research interests include the intersection of career concerns, mental health and career transition. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, eating at local restaurants, and taking advantage of the outdoor activities in the Tallahassee community.
Qualandria S. Brookens, MS
Qualandria S. Brookens is a doctoral student in the combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology program at Florida State University. Qualandria has a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Bethune-Cookman University. Qualandria also earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and minor in French from Bethune-Cookman University. Qualandria has experience teaching K-12 level and career coaching emerging adults. Qualandria is currently working as a graduate assistant in the Human Service Clinic and teacher assistant for SSDS 3340: Introduction to Career Development. Her research interests include: research and program evaluation of career development programs, working with underserve, minorities, and/ or international population, exploring the intersection between mental health and career development, purpose as a career, impact of fatalistic on career development, identity development in adolescent and emerging adulthood. In her free time, Qualandria enjoys hanging with family and friends, journaling, mentoring, traveling and exploring the world, engaging in thrill-seeking activities and reading self-help books.
Jake Bucher, B.S., https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7445-2729
Jake Bucher is a doctoral student in the combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology program at Florida State University. His research interests include anxiety in career decisions of undergraduate students, mental health in LGBTQ+ individuals and how this relates to career anxiety, minorities and the challenges they face in career decision-making. Along with individuals with ADHD and their process with choosing a career path. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, traveling, and cooking.
Alexander Feliciano, M.S., Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8147-9725
Alexander Feliciano is a doctoral student in the combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University, He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in History from Florida State University and his Master of Science in Science Counseling and Human Systems. Alexander’s research interests include minorities, acculturation, and mental health. Alexander enjoys traveling, reading, and meeting with friends.
Kelechi Nnaji, M.S., Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1405-563X
Kelechi Nnaji is a doctoral student in the combined Counseling & School Psychology PhD program at Florida State University. She also works as a career advisor in the FSU Career Center. Kelechi graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and minor in French and Francophone studies. She has had diverse work experiences including positions in Social Work, Behavior Therapy and Clinical Services. Her research interests include the intersection of career and mental health, effective career intervention for minority populations, and career outcomes for students with learning disabilities. In her spare time, Kelechi enjoys watching action movies, catching up with friends, and getting snuggles from her dog.
Jonathan "JJ" Jerez, M.S./Ed.S., https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3801-8496
JJ is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. JJ earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida State and his Masters and Education Specialist degree in Counseling in the Human Systems with a concentration in Career Counseling. His research interests include the intersectionality of career and mental health of first-generation college students. Outside of research, JJ enjoys eating at all the local hot spots, traveling when possible, playing video games, and spending time with his cat, Luna.
Jaekyeong Ko., M.A., ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0327-3755
Jaekyeong is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology at Ewha Womans University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology at The Catholic University of Korea. She currently works at FSU Transfer Student Services as the success coach. Her research interests include the impact of discrimination against gender, sexuality, or race/ethnic on career development among college and university students and finding buffer factors which reduce the influence of discrimination on their career development based on Psychology of Working Theory. Jaekyeong enjoys spending time with loved ones, watching movies, and exploring nature.
Qiong Li, M.S./Ed.S., Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5127-0588
Qiong is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University (FSU). She earned her Master's and Education Specialist degrees in Career Counseling from FSU. Currently, Qiong is working as a Career Advisor at the FSU Career Center and as a Graduate Teaching Associate in the Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems for the course MHS 5340: Foundations of Career Development. Her research interests focus on the career transitions of adults in the workplace, exploring how individuals can navigate their career paths to utilize their full potential, enhance job and life satisfaction, and achieve self-actualization. In her free time, Qiong enjoys walking, listening to soft music, and experiencing new activities.
Jacob Perez, M.S., ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8401-7648
Jacob is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. He earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of North Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Philosophy at University of Miami. He currently works at FSU Counseling & Psychological Services as the RENEW program coordinator. His research interests include the impact of prototypicality bias in health and career services and the tailoring of mobile health and career interventions for acculturative stress-related outcomes in minoritized groups. Jacob enjoys discovering music, ice skating, playing platformer games, and spending time with loved ones.
Sabrina Quiroga, M.S., Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9606-9124
Sabrina is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. She earned a Master of Science in School Psychology at Florida State University as well as her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is currently working at the FSU Career Center as a Career Advisor. Her research interests include career transitions of college-students, high school students, and people with intellectual disabilities. She is also interested in the intersection in career concerns and trauma. Sabrina enjoys traveling, trying new places to eat, and spending time with her friends and family.
Jillian Schiller, B.S.
Jillian is pursuing her M.S./ Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida State University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with minors in Education and Child Development. Jillian currently works at the FSU Career Center as a Career Advisor where she assists students with their career development goals. She is also actively gaining clinical experience as a K-8 School Counseling Intern at Florida State University Schools (FSUS). Jillian’s research interests include the intersectionality of career, mental health, and behavioral concerns among students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In her spare time, Jillian enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the Tallahassee area.
Jacob Stamm, M.A., Orcid #: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0638-7878
Jacob Stamm is a doctoral candidate in the combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. Jacob earned his Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Indianapolis and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Purdue University (IUPUI). He currently works as a Career Advisor at the FSU Career Center. Jacob’s research interests include mental health and career development especially within the athletic setting and career transitions. Jacob plans to continue his education and training with the goal of becoming a licensed counseling psychologist working with adults and athletes. Outside of academics, Jacob enjoys running, cycling, spending time with his family and friends, being involved in his church, and attending sporting events.
Rachael Stickle, B.S.
Rachael is pursuing her M.S./ Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida State University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration. Currently, she is gaining practical experience as an intern at Bright Future Behavioral Health Inc., working as a mental health counselor. Rachael’s research interests include the career transitions of college students and career outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Rachael enjoys reading, building Legos, spending time with friends and family, and exploring new restaurants around town.
Carlin Weinberg, M.S., ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7486-2517
Carlin is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University (FSU). She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Augusta University and her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Bachelor’s of Arts in Criminal Justice from Mercer University. Currently, Carlin is serving as a Career Advisor at the FSU Career Center. Her research interests include exploring motivations behind a work “calling,” aspects of identity and their relation to career decision-making, the intersection between mental health and career with a focus on childhood adversity, and the advancement of career assessment. She has had clinical experience in an integrated primary care clinic and private practice, where she provided psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations to individuals aged 2 to 90 years old. In her free time, Carlin enjoys exercising, spending time with loved ones, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.
Bobbi Villarreal, M.S.
Bobbi is a doctoral candidate in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She is currently working at the FSU Career Center as a Career Advisor. Her research interests include career transitions of student-athlete, military, and law enforcement populations and the intersection between career and mental health. Bobbi enjoys spending time with loved ones, watching sporting events, and exploring new places to eat.
Current and past graduate student co-authors and presenters are indicated in bold.
Current Research Projects
- RIASEC preferences and career course interventions
- Student athletes and career transitions
- Adolescent career development
- Career practitioners’ attitudes towards people with disabilities
- Campus climate interventions focused on enhancing career confidence for LBG college students
- Navigating Involuntary Career Transitions: The Importance of Dealing with Psychological Factors
- Contribution of emotions and cognitions on career decision making
- Impact of acculturative stress on career decision-making in immigrants
- Childhood adversity and career decision-making
- Evaluating cognitive restructuring activities
- Integrating art-based approaches in career practice
- Acculturation of young Latinos into the workplace
- ADHD, Substance Use and Career
- Evaluating Emerging Adults’ Perceived Quality of Social Media Based Career Information
- Utility of a virtual card sort
- Development and validation of career-related inventories
- Pre/post comparison of individual career counseling
Refereed Journal Articles
(bolded names are graduate students or ALUMS)
2024
Morgan, M., & Osborn, D. S. (in press). Can a College Career Course Cause Gains in Vocational Identity Achievement? Journal of Career Assessment, 30 pages.
Morgan, M. J., Heu, J., & Osborn, D. S. (2024). Career decision making, career exploration behaviors, and self-regulated learning. Career Development Quarterly, 72(1), 46-62. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12340
Osborn, D. S., Quiroga, S., Tang, E., Sherman, L., Reese, N., Verma, K., & Marks, L. (2024). Social identities and cognitive information processing theory: A qualitative analysis. Journal of Career Development. Manuscript submitted for publication, online first publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08948453241246723
Osborn, D. S., Stamm, J. M., Kettunen, J., Sampson, J. P., Lerkkanen, J., & Makela, J. (In press). A content analysis of information and communication technology in career development articles from 2009-2022. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. Manuscript submitted for publication, 19 pages.
Sides, R., Osborn, D. S., Burbrink, I., Stamm, J., & Villarreal, B. (submitted). Beyond the Game: Exploring the Interplay of Negative Career Thoughts, Career Adaptability, and Athletic Identity in Shaping Post-Graduation Paths for Student Athletes. Journal of Postsecondary Student Success. Manuscript submitted for publication, 35 pages.
2023
Nsubuga, H., Osborn, D. S., & Brookens, Q. S. (2023). Meeting Ugandan University Students' Career Needs Using Cognitive Information Processing Model. Career Development Quarterly. 71(3), 238-250. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12329
2022
Kronholz, J., & Osborn, D. S. (2022). Dysfunctional career thoughts, interest profile elevation, and RIASEC skills of career counseling clients. Journal of Employment Counseling, 59(2), 52-63. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12178
2021
Brookens, Q. S., Verma, K., & Orijoke, O. (2021). Career development a solution for urbanization sustainability: An examination of career development in low-income and low-middle income countries through the CIP theory. Career Planning & Adult Development Journal, 37(2),184-194.
Hayden, S. C. W., Osborn, D. S., Peace, C., & Lange, R. (2021). Enhancing agency in career development via cognitive information processing theory. British Journal of Guidance and Counseling, 49(1), 1-29. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2020.1867703
Osborn, D. S., Brown, C., & Morgan, M. (2021). Expectations, experiences and career-related outcomes of computer-assisted career guidance systems. Journal of Employment Counseling, 58(2), 74-90. Retrieved from https://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/islandora/object/fsu:811982 doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12158
2020
Garis, J. W., Peace, C. S., & Milligan, J. A. (2020). Applications of cognitive information processing theory in the Philippines. Career Planning Adult Development Journal, 35(4), 66-81.
Morgan, M. J., Jr., Wilkinson, R. T., & Osborn, D. (2020). Barriers to computerized career interventions in community outreach centers. Journal of Employment Counseling, 57(2), 85-96. doi:10.1002/joec.12139
Nsubguga, H., & Ivins, T. (2020). Case study: Application of CIP theory at Makerere University. Career Planning Adult Development Journal, 35(4), 97-108.
Osborn, D. S., Brown, C., & Morgan, M. (in press). Expectations, experiences and career-related outcomes of computer-assisted career guidance systems. Journal of Employment Counseling, 27 pages.
Osborn, D. S., Hayden, S. C. W., & Brown, C. (2020). Cognitive Information Processing Theory: International Applications. Career Planning Adult Development Journal, 35(4), 4-16. Retrieved from https://files.constantcontact.com/56f4bf3f301/4f571e70-512d-4e69-a6fe-a58e31f179a0.pdf
Osborn, D., Sides, R. D., & Brown, C. B. (2020). Comparing career development outcomes for undergraduate CIP-based courses versus human relations courses. Career Development Quarterly, 68, 32-47. doi:10.1002/cdq.12211; http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1556414861_35981ada
2019
Dozier, V. C., Osborn, D. S., Kronholz, J., Peterson, G. W., & Reardon, R. C. (2019). The effect of an online Self-Directed Search on the career decision state. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 18(2), 48-62. Retrieved from http://cjcdonline.ca/download/the-effects-of-the-online-self-directed-search-on-the-career-decision-state/; http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1601473930_b90c9759
Finklea, J. T., & Osborn, D. (2019). Understanding relationships between commitment anxiety and career tension. Journal of Employment Counseling, 56, 117-126. doi:10.1002/joec.12126
Osborn, D., & Belle, J. G. (2019). Preparing juvenile offenders for college and career readiness: A cognitive information processing approach. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 28(3), 283-313. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1601470794_6a4d20f2 doi:10.1080/10474412.2018.14
2018
Dozier, V. C., & Osborn, D. (2018). Cognitive information processing theory: Applications in research and practice. Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counseling, 41, 39-48.
Hou, P. C., Osborn, D. S., & Sampson, J. P. (2018). Predicting the Vocational Identity of International and Domestic College Students. Career Development Quarterly, 66, 344-357. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1545150345_1a5bdb0d; doi:10.1002/cdq.12155
Miller, A., Osborn, D., Sampson, J. P., Peterson, G. W., & Reardon, R. C. (2018). The impact of a college career course on students' career decision state. Career Development Quarterly, 66, 344-357. doi:10.1002/cdq.12157
Osborn, D., Murphy, D., Burbrink, I., & Hoover, M. (2018). Florida State University Career Center. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal: Special Issue, Effective Practices in College and University Career Services, 34(2), 7-19.
Sampson J. P., Jr., Osborn, D., Kettunen, J., Hou, P-C., Miller, A. K., & Makela, J. P. (2018). The validity of socially-constructed career information. Career Development Quarterly, 66 (2), 121-134. doi:10.1002/cdq.12127; http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1521225668_d3959a6c
2016
Kronholz, J., & Osborn, D. (2016). The impact of study abroad on vocational identity among college students. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 27, 70-84.
Osborn, D., Belle, J., Gonzalez, A., & McCain, S. (2016). Linking Career and Mental Health Concerns Through Technology. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 32, 151-160. Retrieved from http://fsu.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fsu%3A543800
Osborn, D., Miller, A., McCain, S., & Belle, J. G. (2016). Using Social Media for Personal Online Reputation Management. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 32 (2), 136-145. Retrieved from http://fsu.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fsu%3A543792
2015
Osborn, D., Finklea, J. T., & Belle, J. G. (2015). Integrating Assessments into the Career Decision-Making Conversation. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 30 (4), 144-155.
2014
Osborn, D., Kronholz, J. F., Finklea, J. T., & Cantonis, A. M. (2014). Technology-Savvy Career Counselling. Canadian Psychology, 55 (4), 258-265. doi:10.1037/a0038160
Book Chapters
Osborn, D. S., Carr, D., Sides, R., McClain, M. C., Lumsden, J., & Sampson, J. P. (2019). Computer-assisted career assessment. In Kevin B. Stoltz Susan R. Barclay (Ed.), A Comprehensive Guide to Career Assessment (pp. 339-346). National Career Development Association.
Osborn, D. S., Kronholz, J. F., & Finklea, J. T. (2015). Card Sorts. In M. McMahon, & M. Watson (Eds.), Career Assessment: Qualitative Approaches (pp. 81-88). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/career-development-series/career-assessment/
Yoon, E., Morgan, M. J., & May, V. (2021). Preparing LGBTQ+ Students for Postsecondary Transitions Through Career Development. In E. Hines & L. Owens (Eds.), Equity-Based Career Development and Postsecondary Transitions: An American Imperative. Information Age Publishing.
Non-refereed Articles
Quiroga, S., Feliciano, A., & Belle, J. (2024). Review of work-life balance assessment: Career priorities, personal priorities. In Kevin B. Stoltz, & Susan R. Barclay (Eds.), The Comprehensive Guide to Career Assessment (8th Ed.). National Career Development Association.
Osborn, D., McCain, S., & Miller, A. (2016). Careers & Mental Health. Career Developments, Fall, 6-10.
Peace, C., Osborn, D. S. (2020). Our Lives with A Theory: Reflections on John Holland's New Autobiography. Career Convergence. National Career Development Association.
Guest Editors
McCain, S., & Beard, Z. (2017). Why we work. [Special Edition]. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 33.
2024
Osborn, D. S., & Stamm, J. (2024). Decoding the Digital Frontier: Information/Communication Technology Trends within Career Development Articles (2009-2022). Poster presentation at Annual Conference, Florida Career Development Association, Orlando. (State)
Stamm, J., Quiroga, S., Feliciano, A., & Osborn, D. S. (2024). What is the Impact of a College Career Course on Career Development Outcomes? Presentation to be given at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association. (National)
2023
Brookens, Q. (2023). Emerging adults’ perceived quality of social media-based career information. SSEA 2023 Conference on Emerging Adulthood. (National)
Brookens, Q., & Nsubuga, H. (2023). Meeting Ugandan university students' career needs using cognitive information processing model. Presentation to be given at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association. (National)
Brookens, Q., & Nnaji, K. (2023). Emerging adults’ perceived quality of social media-based career information. Presentation to be given at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association. (National)
Feliciano, A. (2023). Career counseling for Latinos: Addressing self-efficacy, family, and mentors. International Conference of Community, Innovation, and Educational Research (ICCIER conference, South Korea). (International)
Nnaji, K., & Belle, J. (2023). Navigating unique challenges: Career development for individuals with disabilities. International Conference of Community, Innovation, and Educational Research (ICCIER conference, South Korea). (International)
Osborn, D. S. (2023). Theory and practice of career counseling for vulnerable youth. International Conference of Community, Innovation, and Educational Research (ICCIER conference, South Korea). (International)
Quiroga, S., & Stamm, J. (2023). Social identity and career decision-making through the lens of CIP theory. Presentation to be given at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association. (National)
Stamm, J., & Bucher, J. (2023). Empowering vulnerable youth: Evidence-based strategies for addressing underemployment in American and Korean societies. International Conference of Community, Innovation, and Educational Research (ICCIER conference, South Korea). (International)
2022
Hyatt, T., Dozier, C., Brookens, Q., & Peace, C. (2022). Career counseling in today's global world: Intersectionality of career counseling, social justice, and advocacy. Roundtable Presentation at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference.
Panke Makela, J., Villarreal, B., & Jerez, J. (2022). Writing effective personal statements: Improving practice with rubrics. Presentation at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference.
Peace, C. (2022). Predicting negative career thoughts in college students using the Self-Directed Search: An original study. Roundtable Presentation at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference.
Peace, C., & Reardon, R. (2022, June). A RIASEC view of employment data from the U.S. Census (1960-2020). Roundtable Presentation at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference.
Stamm, J., & Osborn, D. S. (2022). Relationship between verbal/physical abuse and intention to resign in high school sports officials. Presentation to be given at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association. (National)
Villarreal, B., Stamm, J., & Jerez, J. (2022). Thinking outside the books: An updated look at career texts and courses. Roundtable Presentation at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference.
2021
Lenz, J., Sampson, J., Villarreal, D. (2021). Connecting career theory & critical ingredients in delivering career interventions for diverse client needs. National Career Development Association, Atlanta, Ga. (National)
Makela, J. P., Villarreal, D. (2021). Writing Effective Personal Statements: Improving Practice with Rubrics. National Career Development Association, Atlanta, Ga. (National)
Makela, J. P., Brookens, Q. S., & Yi, J. (2021). Engaging in equity-minded program assessment in career services. National Career Development Association, Atlanta, GA. ( National)
Montalvo, B., Osborn, D. S., & Peace, C. (2021). My Life With a Theory: A conversation about John Holland's autobiography. Presentation at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Virtual. (National)
Morgan, M. J., Osborn, D. S. (2021). The COMS: An exciting new assessment of metacognition. National Career Development Association, Atlanta, Ga. (National)
Peace, C., Osborn, D. S., & Burbrink, I. (2021). Person-Environment Friendly Career Counseling: Differentiating Approach and Intervention by RIASEC Type. Presentation at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Venable, M., Osborn, D. S. (2021). Engage and inspire! Tips and tricks that take your online classes to the next level. National Career Development Association, Atlanta, Ga. (National)
Verma, K., Marks, L., Osborn, D. S. (2021). Applying psychology of working theory (PWT) constructs to career counseling with undergraduate students. National Career Development Association, Atlanta, Ga. (National)
2020
Peterson, G. W., Osborn, D. S., & Ivins, T. (accepted, but canceled due to COVID-19). Philosophy, Theory, and Experience of the Vocational Meaning Survey (VMS). Presentation to be given at the National Career Development Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Peace, C., & Burbrink, I. (2020). College Career Course Outcome Research and Recommendations. Presentation given at the National Career Development Association, virtual conference.
Peace, C., & Osborn, D. S., & Burbrink, I. (2020). Person-Environment Friendly Career Counseling: Differentiating Approach and Intervention by RIASEC Type. Presentation given at the National Career Development Association, virtual conference.
2019
Brown, C., & Miller, M. (2019). Making Sense of Career Concerns through Integration of Cognitive Information Processing and other Career Theories. Roundtable presentation to be given at National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Dozier, V. C., Lenz, J., Murphy, D. H., & Peace, C. (2019). Effective career course interventions to navigate lifelong career decisions. Roundtable presentation to be given at National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Hayden, S. C., & Osborn, D. (2019). Integrating Emotions and Thoughts in Career Services via Cognitive Information Processing Theory. Presentation to be given at the National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Morgan, M.J., & Seybold, M. (2019). How to help when they’re hopeless: Career-counseling with suicidal clients. Roundtable presentation to be given at the 2019 Annual Conference of the National Career Development Association. Houston, TX. (National)
Osborn, D., Brown, C., & Morgan, M. (2019). Computer-Assisted Career Guidance Systems: Student Expectations, Experiences, and Career-Related Outcomes. Presentation to be given at the National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Venable, M., & Osborn, D. (2019). Share and Share Alike: Peer-Recommended Tech Tools that Bridge the Distance in Career Development. Presentation to be given at the National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Sides, R., & Brown C. (2019). May the course be with you. Utilizing career education to guide undergraduates through obstacles. Roundtable presentation to be given at National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
Sides, R., & Peace C. (2019). Home field advantage: Emphasizing cultural strengths in student-athletes. Roundtable presentation to be given at National Career Development Association, Houston, TX. (National)
2018
Belle, J., & Burbrink, I. (2018). Integrating CIP theory and career services with collegiate student-athletes. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
Dozier, V. C., Lenz, J. G., Sampson, J. S., Jr. & Murphy, D. H. (2018). Effective Strategies for Integrating Theory, Research, & Practice: 30-Years of Successful Collaboration. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
Jones, N., & Gagnon, S. (2018). Integrating Cognitive Information Processing theory with high school students. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
Miller, A. K. , & Konen, M. (2018). School’s in Session: The effectiveness of a CIP-Based Career Course. ROUNDTABLE. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
Murphy, D. H., & Miller, A. K. (2018). Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice through Collaborative Motivational Interviewing (MI). NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
Peterson, G. W., Osborn, D., & Brown, C. (2018). Vocational Meaning Survey (VMS): A Theory-based Approach. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona
Sides, R. (2018). Man up! Male athletes' stigma towards career development. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
Stallings, E., & Brown, C. (2018). Career thoughts and first-year college students: Effects of the career counseling working alliance and CIP elements. NCDA Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Arizona.
2017
Dieujuste, M., Freeman, V. F., Nelson, B., & Beard, Z. (2017, June). Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering an Inclusive Environment in the Workplace. Roundtable presentation at the National Career Development Association Global Conference, Orlando, FL.
Dozier, C., Osborn, D., Sibbet, L., McCain, S., & Sides, R. (presented 2017, June). Theory in Action: Join us for a live demonstration of Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) Theory. Presentation at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Orlando, FL. (National)
Hou, P.C. & Harshner, J. (2017, June). Improving vocational identity of domestic and international college students. Roundtable Presentation at the National Career Development Association Global Conference, Orlando, FL.
Sides, R., & Miller. A. (2017, June). Becoming positive after not making the cut: Cultural considerations when advising professional baseball athletes. Roundtable presentation at the National Career Development Association Global Conference, Orlando
2016
Dozier, V. C., Osborn, D. S., & Kronholz, J. (presented 2016, May). The impact of a counselor-free intervention using the Self-Directed Search. 2016 Biennial Conference, Society for Vocational Psychology, Tallahassee, FL. (National)
Osborn, D., Belle, J., & McCain, S. (presented 2016, March). Career Development and Mental Health. 2016 Annual Conference, American Counseling Association, Montreal, CA. (National)
Sampson, J. P., Osborn, D., Kettunen, J., Hou, P. C., & Miller, A. K. (presented 2016, July). The validity of socially constructed career information. Presentation at Annual Conference, National Career Development Association, Chicago, IL. (National)
2015
Cantonis, A., Kronholz, J., Osborn, D. S., Finklea, T., & Belle, J. (presented 2015, March). Discover Your APPtitude: Exploring New Technologies to Enhance Counseling Services. Poster presentation at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, American Counseling Association, Orlando, FL. (National)
Kronholz, J. F., Pawley, E. K., & Hou, P.C. (presented 2015, June). Celebrating success through creative career counseling. Presentation at the National Career Development Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO. (National)
Osborn, D. S., Finklea, J. T., Kronholz, J. F., & Cantonis, A. M. (presented 2014, March). Tech Savvy Career Counseling. Presentation at American Counseling Association 2014 Annual Conference, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI. (National)
Dr. Deb Osborn
Dr. Casey Dozier
Florida State University College of Education
Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems
3210 Stone Building
1114 West Call Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4301
Our lab has many ongoing research projects. Each are either approved by FSU’s IRB or have informed consent waived. If you have questions about any research on this page, please email Dr. Osborn.
Who can participate: Open to all
What is required: Sort 36 cards with occupational titles into “would choose, might choose, and would not choose” categories.
What you can gain: Users receive a summary report and suggested next steps.
