Background
O’Rourke, Lawrence James was born on August 10, 1892 in Seattle, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Michael L. and Mary Ellen (O’Donnell) O’R.
O’Rourke, Lawrence James was born on August 10, 1892 in Seattle, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Michael L. and Mary Ellen (O’Donnell) O’R.
Studied University of Wisconsin
Research Laboratory, Air Service, United States Army, Mineola, Long Island, 1918. Chief of selection, Associate of Science enlisted personnel, 1919. Psychologist, Civilian Advisory Board, War Plans Division, General Staff, 1920-1922.
Director research, United States Civil Service Commission, 1922-1944.
Director Psychological Institute since 1944. Member of advisory committee National Research Council.
Associate Institute of Educational Research, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1936-1941. Ex-president, member board directors, Personnel Research Federal.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Psychological Association, Civics Research Institute (chairman board directors), American Statistical Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Management Association, Taylor Society, National Education Association, Psychological Corporation (director), American Education Research Association. Clubs: Rotary, National Press.