What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of working and the application of that science to workplace issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations. The scientific method is applied to investigate issues of critical relevance to individuals, businesses, and society.

2013 Fellows

4/29/2013-

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SIOP Welcomes 23 New Fellows at 28th Annual Conference

During the opening plenary at this year’s annual conference, Fellow Chair Jerry Hedge presented the newest additions to SIOP’s most prestigious group of members.

Fellow status in SIOP is an esteemed honor granted through a rigorous nomination process under the direction of the Fellowship Committee. Society Fellows are distinguished industrial and organizational psychologists who have shown evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions of performance in I-O psychology through research, practice, teaching, administration, and/or professional service.

The contributions of nominees for Fellow are evaluated in terms of impact on I-O psychology and its advancement, and their contribution to the mission of the Society: “to enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings by promoting the science, practice, and teaching of industrial and organizational psychology.” (To read more about SIOP Fellows, visit the Fellow page.)

This year’s SIOP recognized 23 outstanding I-O psychologists as SIOP Fellows: