Dr. Lindsay Larson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lindsay Larson is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, with research focusing on the implementation of complex technologies and their impact on teamwork dynamics. She adopts an interdisciplinary lens, integrating insights from organizational behavior, psychology, communication, and human-computer interaction to advance organizational theories relevant to teams in the digital age. Her research particularly investigates the interpersonal dynamics within technologically advanced teams, including human-AI collaborations and cross-functional, geographically distributed science teams. Lindsay's work has been published in prestigious journals such as Academy of Management Discoveries, Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Psychology Review, Computers in Human Behavior, and Small Group Research. Her dissertation earned Honorable Mention as an INGRoup J. Richard Hackman Award finalist, significantly contributing to the study of groups. She holds a PhD and an MA in Media, Technology, and Society from Northwestern University, and a BS in Psychology from the University of Florida. Before her tenure at Heinz College, Lindsay was a faculty member at Florida International University and completed a postdoctoral position at UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School • Chapel Hill, NC

Conducted research on interaction outcomes in organizational settings.

Faculty Member

— Present

Florida International University College of Business • Miami, FL

Taught courses on organizational behavior and team dynamics.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.