June J. Pilcher, Ph.D.
Alumni Distinguished Professor
Department of Psychology
Honorary member Class of '39
Clemson University
Curriculum vitae (November 2020)
Google Scholar Profile
Education
- PhD, MS: Biopsychology (The University of Chicago, 1989)
- Specialization: Neurosciences (University of Munich, 1985)
- BA: Psychology (University of Southern Mississippi, 1984)
- BS: Computer Science (University of Southern Mississippi, 1984)
Professional Experience
- Alumni Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Clemson University (2009 - present)
- Honorary member Class of '39 (2015 - present)
- Associate, Human Factors Institute, Clemson University (2014 - present)
- Faculty Scholar, Clemson University School of Health Research (previously: Institute for Advancement of Health Care), Clemson University (2012 - present)
- Jefferson Science Fellow, U.S. Agency for International Development (2018 - 2019)
- Faculty Fellow for Global Learning, Office of Global Engagement, Clemson University (2016 - 2018)
- Fulbright Specialist in Public/Global Health, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland (Summer 2017)
- Affiliated Faculty, Real-Time Intelligence for Smart Electric Grid Operations (RISE) (2015 - 2017)
- Fulbright-Freud Visiting Scholar, Social, Cognitive, Affective Neuroscience Unit, University of Vienna & Sigmund Freud Museum, Vienna, Austria (2011 - 2012)
- Professor, Department of Psychology, Clemson University (2005 - 2009)
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Clemson University (2001 - 2005)
- Adjunct Faculty, Center for Advanced Study of Language, University of Maryland (2003 - 2010)
- Consultant, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (1997 - 2004)
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Bradley University (1998 - 2001)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Bradley University (1992 - 1998)
- Research Psychologist, Captain - US Army, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (1989 - 1992)
- German Academic Exchange Service Fellow (Fulbright U.S. Student Program), Max Plank Institute, Munich, Germany (1984 - 1985)
- Hospital Corpsman, Petty Officer 2nd Class - US Navy, Millington, TN & Okinawa, Japan (1978 - 1982)
Research Interests
- Stress, fatigue, and performance in the work place and in college students
- Stress and performance, health, and well-being
- Physical activity and performance, health, and well-being
- Extreme environments and performance, health, and well-being
- Stress and social/emotional cognition
- Shiftwork
- Attention and self-control processes
- Occupational health, safety, well-being
- Teaching of psychology; motivating student learning
Recent Publications (student names in red)
- Pilcher, J. J., Erikson, D. N., & Yochum, C. A. (2020). Fighting the freshman fifteen: Sleep, exercise, and BMI in college students. American Journal of Health Promotion. doi: 10.1177/0890117120969065
- Pilcher, J. J., Morris, D. M., Limyansky, S. E., & Bryant, S. A. (2020). The effect of using activity workstations on heart rate variability during complex cognitive tasks. Journal of American College Health. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1782919
- Pilcher, J. J., & Morris, D. M. (2020). Sleep and organizational behavior: Implications for workplace productivity and safety. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 45. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00045
- Jordan, K. A., Gagnon, R. J., Anderson, D. M., & Pilcher, J. J. (2018). Enhancing the college student experience: Outcomes of a leisure education program. Journal of Experiential Education, 41(1), 90-106. doi: 10.1177/1053825917751508
- Pilcher, J. J., Switzer, F. S. III, Munc, A., Donnelly, J, Jellen, J. C., & Lamm, C. (2018). Psychometric properties of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale: A factor analysis and item-response theory approach. Chronobiology International, 35(4), 533-545. doi: 10.1080/07420528.2017.1420075
- Morris, D. M., Pilcher, J. J., Mulvihill, J. B., & Vander Wood, M. A. (2017). Performance awareness: Predicting cognitive performance during simulated shiftwork using chronobiological measures. Applied Ergonomics, 63, 9-16. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2017.03.009
- Morris, D. M., Pilcher, J. J., & Powell, R. B. (2017). Task dependent cold stress during expeditions in Antarctic environments. International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 76, 1379306. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2017.1379306
- Pilcher, J. J., Morris, D. M., Bryant, S. A., Merritt, P. A., & Feigl, H. B. (2017). Decreasing sedentary behavior: Effects on academic performance, meta-cognition, and sleep. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 11, 219. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2017.00219
- Morris, D. M. & Pilcher, J. J. (2016). The cold driver: Cold stress while driving results in dangerous behavior. Biological Psychology, 120, 149-155. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2016.09.011
- Pilcher, J. J. & Bryant, S. A. (2016). Implications of social support as a self-control resource. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 10, 228. doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2016.00228
- Pilcher, J. J., Jennings, K. S., Phillips, G., & McCubbin, J. A. (2016). Auditory attention and comprehension during a simulated night shift: Effects of task characteristics. Human Factors, 58(7), 1031-1043. doi: 10.1177/0018720816654377
- Pilcher, J. J. & Baker, V. C. (2016). Task performance and meta-cognitive outcomes when using activity workstations and traditional desks. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 957. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00957
- Morris, D. M., Pilcher, J. J., & Switzer III, F. S. (2015). Lane heading difference: An innovative model for drowsy driving detection using retrospective analysis around curves. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 80, 117-124. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2015.04.007
- Pilcher, J. J., Callan, C., & Posey, J. L. (2015). Sleep deprivation affects reactivity to positive but not negative stimuli. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 79(6), 657-662. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.05.003
- Pilcher, J. J., Morris, D. M., Donnelly, J., & Feigl, H. B. (2015). Interactions between sleep habits and self-control. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 9, 284. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2015.00284
- Pilcher, J. J., Geldhauser, H. A., Beeco, J. A., & Lindquist, T. A. (2013). Controlled attention and sleep deprivation: Adding a self-regulation approach? International Journal of Psychological Studies, 5(1), 71-83. doi: 10.5539/ijps.v5n3p71.
- McClelland, L. E., Switzer, F. S., III, & Pilcher, J. J. (2013). Changes in decision-making in nurses across a 12-hour day shift. Occupational Medicine, 63(1), 60-65. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqs189.
- Pilcher, J. J. (2013). Sleep and Athletes. In C. A. Kushida (ed.), Encyclopedia of sleep (Vol 2) (pp. 711-713). Waltham, MA: Academic Press.
Select Honors and Awards
- Member of Board of Directors, The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2020 - 2022)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society (2019 - 2021; 2016 - 2018)
- Fulbright Specialist Roster Candidate, U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education’s Council for International Exchange of Scholars (2015 - 2020)
- University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Award, Clemson University (2018, inaugural cohort)
- Dean’s Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration Teaching/Service, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson University (2016)
- The Class of '39 Award for Excellence, Clemson University (2015)
- Fulbright-Freud Visiting Scholar Award; Fulbright Program for U.S. Scholars; University of Vienna and the Freud Museum; Vienna, Austria (2011 - 2012)
- Board of Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence, Clemson University (2011, 2012)
- Outstanding Researcher of the Year Award, Sigma Xi Chapter, Clemson University (2011)
- Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (2010)
- Master Faculty Address (Keynote speech), New Student Convocation, Clemson University (2010)
- Phil and Mary Bradley Award for Mentoring in Creative Inquiry, Clemson University (2010)
- Douglas W. Bradbury Award, Calhoun Honors College, Clemson University (2009)
- Senior Scholar Research Excellence Award, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson University (2006)
- Best Presentation-Mentor Award, Student Research/Creative Achievement Exhibition, Bradley University (2000, 2001)
- Research Mentor Award, Bradley University (1997)
Research Funding
- External
Awards
- Center for Advanced Study of Language, University of Maryland: "Metrics for Analysis: Understanding Language Tasks and Performance." Principal Investigator. ~242,500 (2009 - 2010)
- Center for Advanced Study of Language, University of Maryland: "Stress, Fatigue, and Language Abilities: Stress Mitigation in the Workplace." Principal Investigator. ~$478,000 (2006 - 2008)
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Award, Spartanburg, SC: "State-of-the-Art Patient Room Design Research Program." Principal Investigator. $80,959 (2006 - 2007)
- ION Healthcare Award, Richmond, VA: "Clinical Validation of Sleep Apnea Disease Management Program." Principal Investigator. $47,884 (2006 - 2007)
- Center for Advanced Study of Language, University of Maryland: "Stress, Fatigue, and Language Abilities." Co-Principal Investigator (with James A. McCubbin) ~$871,000 (2003 - 2006)
- Internal
Awards
- Clemson University, Mentor in University Professional Internship/Co-op Program (UPIC); mentor undergraduate interns for FitDesk Initiative. ~$15,000/year (2014 - present)
- Clemson University, Creative Inquiry Award, Research Initiative with Undergraduates. Principal Investigator. ~$15,000/year (2005 - present)
- Clemson University, CBBS Dean’s Excellence Fund Award: Diving into Antarctica: Effects of Cold Stress in the Tourism Industry. Principal Investigator. $8000 (2015 - 2016)
- Clemson University, Global Engagement, Curriculum Internationalization Seed Funding. Principal Investigator with Ellen Granberg and Katherine Weisensee. $6000 (2013 - 2015)
- Clemson University, College of Business and Behavioral Science Award: "Sleep Deprivation, Stress, Performance and Blood Pressure Regulation." Co-Principal Investigator (with James A. McCubbin). $30,000 (2007 - 2008)
- Clemson University, Research Investment Fund Program Award: "Sleep Deprivation, Blood Pressure Dysregulation, and Risk of Hypertension." Co-Principal Investigator (with James A. McCubbin). $26,457 (2007)
- Clemson University, College of Business and Behavioral Science Award: "Sustained Operations Research Laboratory." Principal Investigator. $30,000 (2006 - 2007)
Recent Invited Talks and Activities
- Past-President, Clemson University Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #49 (2018 - present)
- Invited speaker, topics on human nature, the human brain, and sleep, The Clemson FIRST Program, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2011 - present)
- Invited speaker, "Sleep Matters," Academic Success Center, Clemson University (2009 - present)
- Invited speaker, “That Often-Irrational Human Brain.“ Emeritus College, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2020)
- Invited speaker, “Healthy Sleep - Healthy Life.“ Emeritus College, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2020)
- Invited speaker, “Move While Working Pilot Study Fall 2018 - Spring 2019.“ Clemson University Libraries, Clemson, SC (2020)
- Invited speaker, “Fulbright Specialist Program.“ Clemson University (Emeritus College; College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences; College of Behavior, Social and Health Sciences; College of Science; College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences), Clemson, SC (2019 - 2020)
- President, Clemson University Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #49 (2014 - 2018)
- Invited speaker, “Science of Sleep.“ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University, Greenville, SC (2019)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, “That Tricky Human Brain.“ Sigma Xi Chapter, University of Nebraska Kearney, Kearney, NE (2019)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, “Sleep: The Pattern of Life.“ Quinnipiac Chapter of Sigma Xi, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT (2018)
- Invited speaker, “That Tricky Human Brain.“ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University, Greenville, SC (2018)
- Invited speaker, “The Need for Sleep: Issues and Countermeasures.“ South Carolina Bar 2018 Convention, Kiawah Island, SC (2018)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, “Sleep: The Pattern of Life.“ Greenbriar Valley Chapter of Sigma Xi, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV (2017)
- Fulbright Specialist invited speaker, “Multifaceted Stress-Related Approach to Performance, Health, and Well-Being.“ Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Oulu, Finland (2017)
- Fulbright Specialist invited speaker, “Mental and Psychomotor Performance in the Cold.“ NIVA Education, Human Factors in Arctic Work. Helsinki, Finland (2017)
- Fulbright Specialist invited speaker, “Risky Choices: Circadian Rhythms and Safety.“ Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Helsinki, Finland (2017)
- Fulbright Specialist invited speaker, “Sleep Deprivation Matters.“ Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Helsinki, Finland (2017)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, “Sleep: The Pattern of Life.“ Sigma Xi Chapter, Purchase College, State University of New York. Purchase, NY (2017)
- Invited speaker, “Sound Sleep: Tips for Healthy Sleep – Healthy Life.” Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University, Greenville, SC (2017)
- Invited reviewer, Fulbright Scholar Review Committee for Psychology, Fulbright Scholar Program, Council of International Exchange of Scholars (2014-2016)
- Member, Phi Kappa Phi National Fellowship Committee (2014-2016)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, “Sleep: The Pattern of Life.” Cleveland Science Café, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, OH (2016)
- Invited reviewer, Fulbright Senior Award and Junior Advanced Research Award, Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission (2016)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer invited interview, “How Sleep Affects Performance, Health, and Well-Being.” American Scientist Google Hangout (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xP4HTM_KGM and https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ct4o7jcvtv0vt8r27m7ir21npmo
- Invited speaker, “Sound Sleep: Tips for Healthy Sleep – Healthy Life.” Greenville Science on Tap. Greenville, SC (2016)
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, “Sleep: The Pattern of Life.” Albuquerque Section IEEE and Sigma Xi University of New Mexico Chapter Joint Annual Dinner. Albuquerque, NM (2016)
- Invited speaker, “Lack of Sleep and Decision Making.” Academic Minute, WAMC Northeast Public Radio (2016). http://academicminute.org/2016/03/june-pilcher-clemson-university-lack-of-sleep-and-decision-making/
- Inaugural featured speaker, “Stress: The Good, The Bad, and The Resilient.” Tiger Talks, Clemson University Libraries, Clemson, SC (2016)
- Invited reviewer, Psychology Review Panel, Graduate Research Fellowship Program, National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (2011-2015)
- Invited speaker, “Grants and Fellowships Workshop.” Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #49 and Academic Success Center, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2015)
- Invited speaker, “Good Night, Sweetheart.” College of Business and Behavioral Science Staff Retreat, Clemson University (2015)
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Psychological Science
- Sleep Research Society
- Society for Occupational Health Psychology
- American Public Health Association
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Society for the Teaching of Psychology
