Dr. Hughes received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University. As the founder of the SWERV lab, Dr. Hughes has a passion for understanding the nuances of social exchanges at work. His current stream of research primarily concerns the impact various exchanges (e.g., social support) have on psychological, physiological, and behavioral outcomes for employees. This research stream is couched within his broader interest in topics related to occupational health psychology, such as stressor-strain dynamics. He is also interested in morality and emotions at work, as well as how social media use influences work outcomes. 

When not at work, Dr. Hughes enjoys going to the gym, playing video games, going on walks, and hanging out with Dexter (see our home page). 

Dr. Hughes is accepting new graduate students!

Elizabeth is a first year Ph.D. student studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the SWERV Lab. Broadly speaking, her research interest is in occupational health psychology, namely the well-being of healthcare workers, and psychometrics. She enjoys knitting, reading, rewatching Brooklyn 99, and running in her free time.

Allison Guild is a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Spanish with a minor in Business Administration. She's interested in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Social Psychology. When she’s not working, she likes to cook, bake, and listen to music.

Reilly LaRoche is a sophomore majoring in Business Administration with a Human Resources concentration and a Psychology minor. She is interested in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Reilly is a member of Alpha Omega Epsilon and currently serves as the professional development chair. She likes to bake, work out, and go on walks with her dog, Bailey, in her free time. 

Kayla Stewart is a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. They are unsure of their concentration of interest, but enjoy  Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Sociology. Kayla works part-time on campus and is a member of the Autistic and Neurodivergent Student Alliance, and is hoping to join the NC State chapter of UNICEF in the spring. In their free time, they love to cook, color, and go on deep dives on random topics like meteorites and legos.

I have a deep passion for psychology, particularly clinical psychology after working as a psychiatric technician in the U.S. Navy for 5 years. I moved to Raleigh about 2 years ago and have loved my time here. I spend most of my time with my wife and 2 dogs, Pike and Lizzy. Our favorite things to do are garden, hike, and watch TV. In my own time, I enjoy smoking BBQ and playing video games. 

Abby Shoemaker is a rising junior majoring in psychology with an intended double minor in statistics and business administration. She's interested in pursuing a graduate degree in industrial/organizational psychology, and she has a specific interest in the quality of work life, especially in rural areas. Abby is also a member of the Student Wolfpack Club and Her Campus at NC State. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with friends, cooking, and listening to music.