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PAMELA EFLYN SCOTT-JOHNSON, PHD [email protected]
EDUCATION
1989 Ph.D. Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey. Psychology and Neuroscience.
Dissertation: The response of the glossopharyngeal nerve to bitter compounds:
Multiple bitter receptor mechanisms. Major advisor: Joseph Farley.
1985 M.A. Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey. Psychology and Neuroscience.
Thesis: Administration of opiate receptor agonists in the paraventricular nucleus
(PVN) of the hypothalamus and the perifornical lateral hypothalamus (PLH)
increases food intake in rats. Major advisor: Bartley Hoebel.
1982 B.A. Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia. Magna Cum Laude, Psychology. Elected
to Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, 1980.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2016 - present
2013 – 2016
California State University, Los Angeles, Dean, College of Natural and Social
Sciences. Provide innovative, collaborative and visionary leadership for academic
units within the natural and social sciences.
Create viable partnerships with its communities to support the civic, business, and
social needs that create synergies that are mutually beneficial;
Develop interdisciplinary, integrated, and collaborative faculty-driven projects are
critical to innovation and sustainability;
Fosters fairness and consistency and is critical to maintaining an environment of
integrity and to managing the resources of the organization;
Assessment of institutional and College’s effectiveness and examine the best
practices that insure their abilities to impact students and alumni; and
Create a diverse and inclusive environment fosters mutual respect for those of
differing races, cultures, beliefs, lifestyles, and backgrounds.
Morgan State University. Baltimore, Maryland. Interim Dean, College of Liberal
Art. Provide innovative, collaborative and visionary leadership for 11 academic units
within the liberal arts, from behavioral and social sciences, humanities, fine and
performing arts, and military sciences, and a museum; promote the mission and
strategic priorities of the University and College; coordinate the assessment,
development and delivery of new and existing degree programs; manage various
administrative duties, including curricular oversight, budget preparation, faculty and
staff hiring, development and evaluation, student recruitment and retention, and
represent Morgan State University and the College to all constituencies.
Utilized formal mentoring program to support the faculty development of
junior faculty in the department.
Utilized funds to promote institutional readiness and integration of service
learning and student engagement which provided pre-professional develop for
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2002 - 2013
2003 - 2011
2006 - 2008
2000 - 2002
1993 - 2000
undergraduate and graduate students and broadened participation in research
and scholarly activities.
Leveraged the resources of the unit to encourage course re-design to innovate
new general education program, requirements.
Clarify and implement the core mission-oriented narrative and goals of the
College and University.
Morgan State University. Department of Psychology, Baltimore, Maryland.
Chairperson of the Department of Psychology, Graduate Director for the Program
in Psychometrics, and Professor. Lead, manage and develop strategic initiatives of
the department in consistent with the mission, objectives, and goals of the College of
Liberal Arts and Morgan State University. Develop and strengthen curriculum
reflective of current practices and programs within the discipline of psychology and
based on the diverse interest of the student population. Develop and provide
leadership for graduate program in psychometrics.
Responsible for developing and leading efforts to increase a cadre of
under-represented minorities, with technical and analytical capabilities
to address develop, creation, and administration of high stakes test and
assessments, through a graduate program in the field of psychometrics;
developed legislation to include psychometrics in Title III funding.
Designed and developed curricular mechanisms to formalized means of
students’ civic engagement and service learning.
Morgan State University, Center for Health Disparities Solutions, School of Public
Health and Policy, Faculty Fellow in Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. College
Health and Wellness Project, which is designed to change the health behaviors of
young African Americans and aid in the elimination of health disparities among
minority populations.
Leveraged funding to increase awareness of psychosocial factors that
contribute obesity and determine gender differences in weight-based
misperceptions, which impact intervention strategies
Adjunct Professor, Brown University Medical School, Institute for Community
Health Promotion and Department of Community Health, Providence, Rhode
Island. Conduct community-based research on weight, weight management, and body
image in collaboration with Dr. Thomas Lassiter.
Spelman College, Department of Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia.
Associate Professor. Taught undergraduate courses, supervised and trained students
in research design and methods and conducted individual scientific research in the
chemical senses and factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders.
Developed of new departmental programs and initiatives, particularly in behavioral
neuroscience.
Developed of new departmental programs and initiatives, particularly in
behavioral neuroscience, and increase students’ competitiveness to enter
highly competitive graduate and professional programs
Assistant Professor. Taught undergraduate courses; supervised and trained students in
research design and methods, developed courses and programs consistent with
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1999 - 2002
1999 - 2002
departmental and institutional mission, and conducted individual scientific research in
the chemical senses and factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders.
Focused on innovative student/faculty interactions that increased the numbers
of students’ research activities in novel scientific areas.
Adjunct / Visiting Research Faculty, Emory University, Department of Cell Biology,
Atlanta, Georgia. Conducted olfactory research in the laboratory of Dr. John Scott,
which utilized a physiological approach to understanding olfactory coding.
Spelman College, Director of the Extramural Associates Program, Atlanta, Georgia. Directed program designed to strengthen institutional research infrastructure;
advocate, encourage, and strengthen behavioral and biomedical research which will in
turn strengthen institutional effectiveness and competitiveness; support acquisition of
external funds for qualitative and quantitative scholarly and community endeavors.
2000 – 2002 Director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (Spelman College), Atlanta,
Georgia. Coordinated Spelman’s efforts in neuroscience education with the Emory
University Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN) and other institutions that
participate with the CBN and facilitate student access to and involvement in CBN
programs. The National Science Foundation funds the program.
Develop mechanisms that created unique partnerships with the Office of
Sponsored Programs that increased the number of under-represented faculty
members’ submission of proposals for funding through the National Institutes
of Health (NIH)
1993 W. R. Harper College, Department of Psychology, Palatine, Illinois. Lecturer.
Taught personality and industrial / organization psychology. Attended workshops on
teaching and classroom management.
1991 - 1993 Lake County Community College, Social Sciences Division, Grayslake, Illinois.
Lecturer. Taught general psychology and industrial / organizational psychology.
Attended teaching workshops.
1989 - 1992 Kraft USA, Kraft General Foods, Incorporated, Technical
Center, Department of Nutrition, Toxicology, and Health, Glenview, Illinois. Senior
Research Scientist. Provided foundation for developing superior products by creating
and applying basic knowledge about the physiological parameters and mechanisms of
specific chemosensory events. Created and established basic taste laboratory to
understand the mechanisms of fat taste perception and salty and bitter tastes.
Developed aptitude as an “expert” taster to ensure high quality food products
and ensure market share. Investigated relationship between aging and
nutrition and how these factors influence taste and smell. Provided nutritional
information for developed food products.
1986 – 1989 General Foods USA, Kraft General Foods, Incorporated, Technical Research
Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Nutrition and Health
Science, Cranbury, New Jersey. Senior Research Scientist. Established
electrophysiological and behavioral approaches to maintain and improve the taste of
existing and proposed products. Trained technical staff and managed resources in
wide ranging gustatory experimental techniques.
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Designed animal biological and behavioral protocols and human clinical
strategies to support the development of “high performance food systems,”
e.g. foods with reduced fat, sugar, and salt levels that increased energy and
performance.
1984 – 1986 General Foods USA, Kraft General Foods, Incorporated, Diet and Nutrition Survey,
Nutrition and Health Science, Tarrytown, New York. Research Scientist. Compiled,
integrated, and analyzed technical information on nutrient and food intake patterns in
humans. Produced detailed reports and recommendations on nutrition and health
status.
SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS
Grants Received
Principle Investigator/Team Leader, Pamela E. Scott-Johnson and Co- Principle Investigator Solomon
Alao. American Association of Colleges & Universities’ (AAC&U) newly funded project, Committing to
Equity and Inclusive Excellence: Campus-Based Strategies for Student Success. Morgan is one of twelve
institutions participating in the training and funding. September 2015 – August 2017, $20,000.
Principle Investigator, Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. The Andrew Mellon Foundation funded establishment
of the Benjamin A. Quarles Humanities and Social Sciences Institute. September 2015 – June 2018,
$500,000.
Principle Investigator and Director Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. and Co-Principle Investigator T. Joan
Robinson. Gender Equity for Morgan State’s Success (GEMS). Funded by the National Science
Foundation, ADVANCE, October 2012 – September 2014, $175,663. One year no-cost extension
granted.
Principle Investigator and Program Director, Pamela Scott-Johnson, New Beginnings: Preparing for Future
Careers. Funded by the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Investment Bureau. July,
2010 – June 2013. $2.6 million.
Principle Investigator and Program Director, Pamela Scott-Johnson and Co-Director, Carol Hedgspeth.
New Beginnings: Preparing for Future Careers. Funded by the Baltimore City Department of Social
Services. July, 2009 – June 2010. $949,651.00
Principle Investigator: Dorothy C. Browne, and Program Director, Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, (2005-2007).
Engaged learning, student mental health, and civic development demonstration program of bring theory to
practice. SHARED Experiences (Students Helping and Receiving Educational Development Experiences).
Funded by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. 2006-2009. $90,000.
Principle Investigator: Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. (2003-2005). Websurveyor, grant worth approximately
250,000 for database for data collection.
Principle Investigator: Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. Expanding the Pipeline, American Psychological
Association / National Institute of General Medical Sciences (PI Bertha Holliday at APA; 2003-2006).
Designed to increase minority participation in behavioral research. $75,000. for 3/years.
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Principle Investigator: John W. Scott. Emory University School of Medicine. Physiological analysis of
olfactory projections. Subcontract to Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. Spelman College: January 2002 – June 2005,
$106,678.
Principle Investigators: Thomas Insel, Deniss Liotta, & Patricia Marstellar. Emory University Yerkes Primate
Center. Subcontract to Spelman College. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Program Director: November 1999 – July
2003, $401, 849.
Principle Investigator: Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. Extramural Associates Development Award. Office of
the Director, National Institutes of Health / National Institute of Child and Human Development. Funding
Period / Amount: January 1999 – December 2002, $207, 000. Competitive Renewal: June 2002 –
December 2006, approximately $200,000.
Principle Investigator: Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. Structure Activity Relations in the Olfactory System.
National Institutes of Health / National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders / Career
Development Award. Funding Period / Amount: September 1997 – August 2000, $156, 000.
Principle Investigator: Sidney Simon (Duke University) / Pamela E. Scott-Johnson. Minority Supplement
to Chemical Responses of Oral Trigeminal Nerve. National Institutes of Health / National Institute on
Deafness and Other Communications Disorders. Funding Period / Amount: June 1995 – August 1997,
$94,730.
Publications / Invited Addresses
Eating Disorders / Body Image
Scott-Johnson, P.E., Gross, S.M., & Browne, D.C. (2010). Web-based data collection: An effective strategy
for increasing African Americans’ participation in health-related research. Ethnicity & Disease, 20(1 Suppl
1), S1-201-6.
Scott-Johnson, P E, Gross, S.M., Gray, L.N., Zhu, S., & Browne, D.C. (2010). Gender differences in
perceived weight-based stigmatization among African Americans. Ethnicity & Disease, 20(1 Suppl 1):S1-
196-200.
Scott-Johnson, P.E., Oliver, I., Simmons, C., & Scott, N.R. (2009). Impact of weight perception on weight
African American males’ body image attitudes and perceptions. Obesity, 17(Suppl. 2), S162.
Scott-Johnson, P.E, Gross, S.M., Gray, L.N., Zhu, S., & Browne, D.C. (2009, October). Gender differences
and accuracy in categorized weight impact perceived weight-based stigmatization and perceived social
support. Obesity, 17(Suppl. 2), S163.
Jagers, R.J., Wagner, F.A., Scott-Johnson, P.E., Wang, Y., & Browne, D.C. (2007). Elevated depressive
symptoms in a community sample of African Americans and Whites. Journal of Health Disparities
Research and Practice, 2(1), 21-34.
Gross, S.M., Scott-Johnson, P.E., & Browne, D.C. (2005). College-age African American males
misperceptions about weight status, body size, and shape. Ethnicity and Disease, 15(Suppl5): S5-34-S5-
38.
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Perrino, C. S., Gross, S.M., & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2005). Evaluating the Role of Socioeconomic Status
on the Relationship Between Overweight Status and Ethnicity: An Analysis of the Urban Community
Health Project. Annual American Public Health Association Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
R.J. Jagers, F.A. Wagner, P. Scott-Johnson, Y. Wang & D.C. Browne. (December, 2005) Elevated
depressive symptoms among African Americans and whites. Annual American Public Health Association
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Scott-Johnson, P. E., Gross, S. M., Gray, L., Zhu, S., & Browne, D. C. (March, 2006). Gender Differences
in Perceived Weight Impact Perceptions of Weight-stigmatization Among African Americans. Eastern
Psychological Association Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
Scott-Johnson, P. E., Gross, S. M., Gray, L., Zhu, S., & Browne, D. C. (2006). Gender Differences in
Current and Perceived Weights Impact Perceptions of Weight-Based Discrimination Among African
Americans. 2006 International Conference on Eating Disorders, Barcelona, Spain.
Sensory Systems
Scott, J. W. & Scott-Johnson, P. E. (2002). The electroolfactogram: A review of its history and uses.
Microsc Res Tech, 58 (3), 152-60.
Scott-Johnson, P. E., Blakley, D., & Scott, J. W. (2000). Effects of airflow parameters on rat
electroolfactogram. Chemical Senses, 25 (6), 761-768.
Scott, J. W., Scott-Johnson, P. E., & Brierley, T. (2000). The time course of the electroolfactogram.
Association for Chemoreception Sciences Annual Meeting, Sarasota, FL. Chemical Senses, 25(5), 362.
Scott-Johnson, P. E., Blakely, D., & Scott, J. (1998). Differences in odor response of open vs. intact rat
olfactory epithelial preparations. Chemical Sense, 23(5), 625.
Scott-Johnson, P. E., Scott J., & Blakely, D. (2000). Effect of air flow and stimulus duration on the
electroolfactogram (EOG) of the rat. First Annual Research Infrastructure in Minority Institutions (RIMI)
Conference, Feb 18 – 21, 2000, Atlanta, GA.
Baldwin, T., Williamson, J., Stallworth, E., Scott-Johnson, P. E, Stepney, V., Ford, F., Bradford, A., Bey,
K., & Shah, N. (2000). Descriptions and characteristics of memories evoked by common household odors.
First Annual Research Infrastructure in Minority Institutions (RIMI) Conference, Feb 18 – 21, 2000,
Atlanta, GA.
Scott, P. & Farley, J. (1989). Cross adaptation of bitter compounds: Multiple receptor sites. Society for
Neuroscience Abstract, 13, 1404.
Scott, P. & Farley, J. (1988). Cross adaptation of bitter compounds: Single receptor sites. Chemical Senses,
13(4), 735.
Faculty-Student Poster Presentations (Sample)
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Scott-Johnson, P.E., Schmitt, B., & Tillery, F. (2007). Spirituality and professional help-seeking behavior.
4th Annual HBCU Counseling Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Givens, J., Vinings-Dawson, J., Gray, L., & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2005). Being teased when individuals are
younger influences body satisfaction as young adults. Carolinas Conference for Undergraduates in
Psychology, Raleigh, NC.
Gordon, S., & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2006). Student member of social organizations are more likely than
their counterparts to participate in both formal and informal engagement activities. Association of Black
Sociologists Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.
Presentations in Professional Settings
Scott-Johnson, P.E., Alao, S., Brown, L., & Akassi, M. (2016). "I Am Because We Are": Modeling
collaboration to increase academic self-efficacy for underserved and underrepresented students.
Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU), General Education and Assessment: From My Work to
Our Work, New Orleans, LA.
Brown McNair, T., Bensimon, E.M., Prystowsky, R.J., Scott-Johnson, P.E., & Esters, L.L. Designing
equity-minded campus action plans to improve student learning and success independence (2016). Annual
Meeting of the Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU): Land of Opportunity—But for Whom?
How Higher Education Can Lead On Equity, Inclusive Excellence, and Democratic Renewal, Washington,
DC.
Horner-Devine, C., Griffin, G., Martinez-Finley, E., Nunez, A., Scott-Johnson, P., & Yen, J. Creating
connections and community in support of diverse neuroscientists (2015). Society for Neuroscience Annual
Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2014). Infusing diversity in science curriculum. Invited panel, Division 6. American
Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Burgman, R., Briggs, L., Easton, C., Miller, R., & Scott-Johnson, P. (2014). Re-inventing higher education.
Quality, E-Quality, and Opportunity: How Educational Innovations Will Make or Brake America’s Global
Future. Washington, DC.
Cariaga‐Lo, L.D., Scott-Johnson, P.E., Spence, C.N., & Lee-Robinson, P. (2012). Building collaborative
research networks for diverse scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Modeling Equity, Engaging
Difference: New Frameworks for Diversity &Learning, American Association of Colleges and
Universities, Baltimore, MD.
Mugo, N.W., Gray, L., & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2012). Use of assessment strategies to guide career paths of
temporary cash assistance recipients. The National Association for Welfare Research and Statistics
(NAWRS) Baltimore, MD.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2012). Strengthening our science: Enhancing the status of psychology as a STEM
discipline for undergraduates. The American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Invited panel.
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Dess, N. & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2012). Is physics a STEM discipline? Psychology’s ongoing search for
identity. The American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Scott-Johnson, P.E., Mugo, N.W., & Adeyinke, A. (2011). A career development approach to
understanding TCA customers. The National Association for Welfare Research and Statistics (NAWRS)
Vail, CO.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2010). Joining up for a new beginning in identifying and empowering Maryland’s
talent pool through assessment and evaluation. The National Association for Welfare Research and
Statistics (NAWRS) Los Angeles, CA.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. & Hodges, A. (2010). The importance of undergraduate biological psychology and
sensory systems. Society for the Teaching of Psychology Online e-Workshop, Georgia Southern
University, Statesboro, GA.
Lathan-Dye, M1, Nanda, J.P.2, Scott-Johnson, P.E.3, Geiger, T4, & Bronner, Y.5. (2010). Banter and BMI:
Is teasing a African American high school juniors associated with weight status? American Public Health
Association, Denver, CO.
Johnson, C., Scott-Johnson, P.E., Thompson, J., Hedgspeth, C., Gray, L., Harding, R., Lee, G., Stadler, K.,
& Hugo, M. (2010). Joining up for a new beginning in identifying and empowering Maryland’s talent pool
through assessment and evaluation. National Association of Welfare Research and Statistics, September
24-29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA.
Turner-Musa, J., Scott-Johnson, P.E., Perrino, C., Smith, R., & Bowen-Reid, T. (2010). Expanding the
Pipeline: Transformative Research Experiences For Underrepresented Students. UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH AS TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICE: Developing Leaders and Solutions for a Better
Society, 13th National Conference, Weber State University, Ogden, UT.
Ndege, M.W., Nanda, J.P., & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2009). Exploring the relationship between service
learning and community engagement among students in an urban, Historically Black University. Annual
Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Scott-Johnson, P.E., Hainlain, L., Ghee, M., & Wilson, V. (2009). Undergraduate origins of Leadership
Alliance doctoral scholars. 3rd Annual Conference on Understanding Interventions That Broaden
Participation in Research Careers, Bethesda, MD.
Ndege, M., Scott-Johnson, P.E., Perrino, C.S., Gordon, S., & Browne, D.C. (2009). Individuals’ high
positive attitudes foster more service learning hours. American Psychological Association Annual Meeting,
Toronto, Canada.
Scott-Johnson, P.E., Wammba, Y., Schmitt, B., & Macko, K. (2008). Impact of undergraduate research
on mentoring, research efficacy, and attitudes. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Boston, MA.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2008). Using the Internet for behavioral and social scientific research. Invited talk
for Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, FL.
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Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2007). Fight everyday to keep mediocrity at bay. Invited presentation during the Annual
Meeting of Association of Head of Departments of Psychology (AHDP), Atlanta, GA.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2007). Demonstration Site Presentation: MSU Service Learning. American
Association of Colleges and Universities, Bringing Theory to Practice, New Orleans, LA
Napolitano, J.J., Scott-Johnson, P.E., & Young, J.R. (2006). Leading by example: The role of chairs and
deans. 2006 F21 National Assembly: Coming Together to Strengthen Student Learning, Chicago, IL.
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2006). Maryland Health Disparities Centers of Excellence. 3rd Annual Statewide
Minority Health Disparities Conference. “A State Agency Action Agenda For Ending Health
Disparities,” Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Minority Health and Health Disparities,
Baltimore, MD. (Invited panel.)
Non-refereed Publications
Perrino, C.S., Otto, N., & Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2014). Psi Chi Coadvising: Sharing the commitment and
vision. Eye on Psi Chi,19(1). https://www.psichi.org/?191EyeFall14gPerrino#.VjTyfdKrTIU
Scott-Johnson, P.E. & Geisinger, K.F. (2008). Morgan State University’s Graduate Program in
Psychometrics. National Council on Measurement in Education Newsletter, September, 16(3).
Scott-Johnson, P.E. (2007). Morgan State University’s Department of Psychology showcases
undergraduate research. PIPELINE: the APA/NIMGS Newsletter, August 2007 edition.
Scott-Johnson, P. E. (2005). Using the internet to conduct social and behavioral research. Liberal Arts
Review, Spring/Fall 2005.
Scott-Johnson, P. E. (2005). Strengthening undergraduate training in quantitative literacy for the social,
behavioral, and economic sciences. Liberal Arts Review, Spring/Fall 2006.
Scott-Johnson, P. E. (2004). The psychology of oppression: Black hatred and the Doll Study. Liberal Arts
Review, Spring 2004.
Scott-Johnson, P. E., & Walker, E. D. (October 2003). Involving undergraduates in individual research
activities: A classroom without walls. E-xcellence in Teaching, Vol. 5.
Scott-Johnson. P. E. (1998). Minority recruitment into neuroscience. Occasional paper on neuroscience
from the PKAL Workshop Interdisciplinary Connections: Undergraduate Neuroscience Education. Project
Kaleidoscope: Washington, DC.
Awards / Recognition
Platinum Club Award (Recognition of reaching $1 million in extramural funds), 2012
Morgan State University, Recognition for Outstanding Service, 2011
Program Coordinator for Morgan State University. Leadership Alliance Annual Symposium
Featured in the APA Monitor. (May, 2002). Teaching and research. Article written by Murray, B.
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Featured in the APA Monitor, 29 (7), 26. (1998). Jumping from business world to academe. Article written
by Murray, B.
Certificate of Appreciation. Psychology Partnerships Steering Committee. APA Psychology Partnerships
Projects, June 17 – 22, 1999.
Recognition for devotion and distinguished service. Research Students, Spelman College, Department of
Psychology, 1998.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and the Office of Research on Minority
Health. Certificate of Recognition: Partnership Program.
Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) Travel Award, 1987, 1988
Travel Fellowship for Minority Neuroscientists, 1987
Society for Neuroscience Minority Travel Award, 1988
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Pre-doctoral Fellowship, 1986-1988
Professional Memberships
Association of Heads of Departments of Psychology (AHDP)
2002 – 2013
2007– 2008, Board of Directors
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) – member, 2011-present
American Psychological Association (APA) – member, 1995-present
APA Division 1 – General Psychology
APA Division 2 – Society for the Teaching of Psychology
APA Division 5 – Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics APA Education Directorate
o Undergraduate Departmental Programs Ad Hoc Committee (Certification)
APA Science Directorate
o Committee on Animal Research and Ethics (CARE), 2006 - 2012 Development for CIA Awards
Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) - member- 1987-2002
Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) – member, 2012-present
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN)
Member, 1995 - 2002
Councilor (Executive Committee), 1995 - 1999
Society for Neuroscience (SFN) – member, 1984-2004, 2015
Professional Service
American Psychological Association (APA)
Committee on Animal Care and Ethics (CARE), 2007-2009, 200-2012
Board of Convention Affairs - 2010
Reviewed proposals for Shaping the preparation of future social science and humanities
faculty. “The program is founded on the principle that graduate students should enter the
academic profession as competent professionals who have already begun a process of growth
as scholars, teachers, and members of an academic community.” The program is co-sponsored
by the American Psychological Association, the Council of Graduate Schools, and the
Association of American Colleges and Universities.
Women’s Leadership Institute – Class of 2009
Psychology Partnership Project
Served as taskforce member for “Improving Departmental Quality: Guiding Principles for Self-
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Studies and Consultants.” Established by APA, Division 2 President Jane Halonen to develop
national standard of good practices for designing and conducting a self-study, which can also
be used as a guide for consultants who review programs.
Served as Group Leader for Research during the 1999 National Forum on Psychology
Partnerships held at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. Sponsored by APA
Education Directorate and Division 2, Society for the Teaching of Psychology. The forum was
designed to bring together psychology teachers from all academic levels to discuss critical
issues that confront educators in the new century and to design projects in which teachers join
together in partnerships.
Reviewed abstracts for the 1997, 1998 APA, Division 2 Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Annual Meeting.
Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS)
Served on the 1990 Program Committee; Created, organized and coordinated a symposium on
Bitter Taste Transduction and Perception (1990)
Serve on the Minority Travel Fellowship Committee from 1998 to 2000.
Participated on the “Careers in the Chemical Senses” Panel during 1999 Annual Meeting.
Serve on 2000 Program Committee.
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Advanced Placement Readers for Psychology.
Board member, Psychology GRE – 2002 – 2008. Review and develop items for the subject test
in psychology.
National Advisory Panel for Culture of Evidence of the Learning and Teaching Research Group
of the Educational Testing Service; recommendation and review of the document entitled
Postsecondary Assessment and Learning Outcomes.
A Culture of Evidence: An Evidence-Centered Approach to Accountability for Student
Learning Outcomes (PDF). (Catherine M. Millett, David G. Payne, Carol A. Dwyer, Leslie
M. Stickler and Jon J. Alexiou, 2008.)
A Culture of Evidence: Critical Features of Assessments for Postsecondary Student
Learning (PDF)(Catherine M. Millett, Leslie M. Stickler, David G. Payne and Carol A.
Dwyer, 2007.)
A Culture of Evidence: Postsecondary Assessment and Learning Outcomes (PDF). (Carol
A. Dwyer, Catherine M. Millett and David G. Payne, 2006.)
BRAINS: Broadening the Representation of Academic Investigators in Neuroscience, Senior
Scientist/Panelist, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2014
Special panel presentation, Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2015
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN)
Created organizational brochure.
Support the development of a symposium or workshop on undergraduate neuroscience
education; planned for the 2000 Society for Neuroscience Meeting; identify funding for
speakers and program.
Higher Education Resource Services (HERS)
Claire Boothe Luce HERS STEM Advisory Committee
Journals:
American Journal of Undergraduate Research
o Neuroscience Editor
Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of the National Medical Association
Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Health Education and Behavior
Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Obesity
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National Science Foundation Review Panel
Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement Review Panel
Sensory Systems Review Panel
Project Kaleidoscope
Faculty for the 21st Century
Facilitator, PKAL Summer Leadership Institute, Pendle Hill, PA, 2014
Facilitator, PKAL Summer Leadership Institute, Adamstown, MD, 2015
Leadership Institute, Baca, CO , 2005
Elected 1995. Sponsored by Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL), an informal national alliance with
individuals, institutions, and organizations committed to strengthening undergraduate science,
mathematics, engineering, and technology education. “Faculty 21” Members meet annual to
discuss progress and changes in local and national direction of science education.
Served on 1997 Steering Committee.
2003 – 2007 Steering Committee for New Initiatives
Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA)
Reviewed abstracts for the 1998 and 1999Annual Conventions Undergraduate Poster Session
sponsored by the Committee on Equality of Professional Opportunity (CEPO) and Psi Chi
National Psychology Honor Society.
Chair, Undergraduate Research Committee (CEPO) in 2000 - 2002. Produced undergraduate
poster session by managing the submission of research intents, abstracts, and conference
presentations.
Morgan State University Service
University-wide
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts
The Leadership Alliance
o Morgan State University Institutional Liaison
o Executive Committee, Co-Chair 2009, 2010
o Data Committee, Chair 2009 – 2011
o Membership Committee 2012-2015
o Host the Fall Business Meeting, 2011
o Leadership Alliance videos
http://blip.tv/embolden/tla-video-2-1751071
http://blip.tv/embolden/pamela-scott-johnson-5715323
Bi-annual Morgan State University Faculty Institute
Plenary speaker
Facilitator
MSU Post Tenure Review Committee
Benchmark Sub-Committee
Committee Scribe
University Search Committees (Dean of School Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences,
College of Liberal Arts, Vice President for Student Affairs)
College of Liberal Arts
Interim Dean, 2013-present
o Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
o Chair, 2013 present
Chairperson, Department of Psychology
Dean’s Management Team
Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, PhD
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School of Graduate Studies
Director of Graduate Program in Psychometrics
Member of Graduate Council
Member of the Graduate Curriculum Committee, 2007-present
Clarence Mitchell School of Engineering
Knowledge Management Center of Excellence, 2005-2010
Research and Student Advisor, 2005-2010
School of Mathematical, Computer, and Natural Sciences
MARC U*STAR Advisory Committee, 2002-present
RISE Scholars Advisory Committee, 2004-present
School of Community Health and Policy
Center for Health Disparities Solution
o Faculty Fellow
o Advisory Committee
Professional and Personal Development and Training
Higher Education Resources Services (H.E.R.S.), Bryn Mawr Summer Institute, Bryn Mawr, PA, 2013
American Psychological Association (APA), Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP), 2009
Project Kaleidoscope, Leadership Institute, Baca, CO , 2005
Summer Leadership Institute, Pendel Hill, PA, 2014, Facilitator
Summer Leadership Institute, Adamstown, MD, Facilitator
Landmark Education
The Forum
The Advance Course
Communications Program
Self-Expression and Leadership Program
Introduction to the Forum Leaders Program – Chicago
Community Service
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Metropolitan Baltimore Affiliate
Board of Directors – 2010 - present
o President – 2012-2013
o Vice President – 2010-2012
o Finance Committee – 2010-2012
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Life Member
Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter
o Physical and Mental Health Committee
o Social Actions Committee (Certified to register voters in Baltimore County, Maryland)
National Association of Alumnae of Spelman College
Baltimore Maryland Chapter
Northeast Regional Conference Workshop Facilitator on Traditions
Girls Rock Conference (Girl Empowerment), Organized, May 2013
Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, PhD
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St. Paul’s School for Girls
Parent volunteer
2013 Diversity Committee Events Chairperson
Gilman School
2005 – 2010 Parent Volunteer
2009-2009 Upper School Parent Representative – 11th Grade
o Upper School Dance
o Junior Prom Committee
o Bull Roast Decoration Committee
o Teacher Appreciation
2009-2010 Upper School Parent Representative - 12th Grade
o Senior Prom Committee
o In-coming Student and Parent Welcome Reception
Montessori School – Parents’ Association
2005-2006 Lower Elementary School Classroom Representative
2006-2007 Lower Elementary School Classroom Representative
2005-2006 Annual Fund Drive Committee
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Reisterstown, MD
All Saints Choir – 2004 – present
Alpha Committee – 2005-2007
God’s Older Children Ministry – 2005-2006
Hospitality Committee – 2004 - present
Praise Team – 2003 - 2013
Lay Reader – 2004 - present
Vestry Member – 2006-2008, 2012- present