Lindley McDavid
Lead Evaluation and Research Associate
Evaluation and Learning Research Center (ELRC)
Education Administration
About
Lindley’s research program centers on how contexts support individual well-being to foster personal growth, motivation, and behavior change. She uses universal psychological tenants to design evaluation protocols focused on systems of change that support desirable intra- and inter-personal, and organizational well-being through positive social interactions. She challenges partners to consider the range of influences from the individual to the larger cultural context to develop actionable evidence-based plans for intervention to understand and promote lasting change. Lindley applies advanced statistical methods including longitudinal growth models, multilevel models and other structural equation modeling methods, and qualitative research methods as fitting for each project.
Education
- August 2011 – December 2015
Ph.D. in the psychology of sport and physical activity
Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
Dissertation: Social Relationships in Physical Activity Based Youth Programs
December 2008 – May 2010 - Master of Science in the psychology of sport and physical activity
School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University
Thesis: The Relative Roles of Physical Education Teachers and Parents in Adolescent’s Leisure Time Physical Activity Motivation and Behavior
August 2002 – August 2007 - Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Cum Laude
School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University
Career Experience
- August 2021 – Present
Senior Research and Evaluation Associate
Evaluation and Learning Research Center, Purdue University - March 2017 – July 2021
Research and Evaluation Specialist
Evaluation and Learning Research Center, Purdue University - January 2016 – February 2017
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Discovery Learning and Research Center, Purdue University
Awards & Honors
- 2024 Community Engagement Scholarship Award, Exemplary Project Recognition, The League of Vetahumanz, W. K. Kellogg Foundation
- 2023 Seeds of Excellence Award for grant over $1M, Purdue University
- 2020 Excellence in Discovery Award, College of Education, Purdue University
- 2014-2015 Purdue Research Foundation Fellowship, Purdue University
- 2014 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Outstanding Student Paper Award
- 2014 Carol J. Widule Outstanding Scholar Award, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
- 2014 Outstanding Engagement Award, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
- 2014 Donald L. Corrigan Professional Development Grant, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
- 2013-2014 Purdue Research Foundation Fellowship, Purdue University
- 2013 Committee for the Education of Teaching Assistants Teaching Award, Purdue University
- 2013 Donald L. Corrigan Professional Development Grant, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
- 2012 A. A. Annarino Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
- 2011 Donald L. Corrigan Professional Development Grant, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
- 2010 Dr. L. Marlene Mawson Graduate Research Potential Award, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University
- 2009 Dr. Phebe M. Scott Endowment Fund Recipient, College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
- 2007, 2008 McGinnis Student Travel Awards, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University
- 2005-2006 NCAA Missouri Valley All-Academic Team, Missouri Valley Conference
- 2004-2007 Dean’s List, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University
- 2004-2007 AFNI Athletic 4.0 Honors, Illinois State University
- 2002-2007 Athletic Honor Roll, Illinois State University
- 2002-2007 Division I Full Volleyball Scholarship, Department of Athletics, Illinois State University