Are you curious to learn about the field of Industrial and Organizational (I-O) psychology? The Psych Learning Curveopens in new window along with Div. 14: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), has a series of recently published blog posts with information about I-O psychology and some of the exciting career applications in this field.
The first blog post, Interested in I-O Psychology? Here's What You Need to Knowopens in new window, provides an introduction for students to the field of I-O Psychology.
The second blog post, From Classwork to Applied Experience: Understanding the life of an Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology Graduate Studentopens in new window, focuses on the realities of being in graduate school as an I-O student.
The third blog post, I-O Psychology: From Early Origins to Current Trendsopens in new window speaks to the various kinds of research and applications possible in the field of I-O Psychology.
The fourth blog post, Interested In Learning More About I-O Psychology? SIOP Has You Coveredopens in new window focuses on the professional organizations that are available to students in I-O Psychology and provides information about the Society for Industrial and Organizational (SIOP)opens in new window and the benefits of membership in this group.
The fifth blog post, A Day in the Life of an Industrial Organizational Psychologistopens in new window provides insight into what kinds of things an I-O psychologist can do in this field.
The sixth blog post, How Do I Discover My Dream Job in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology?opens in new window provides information about careers and resources that could prove to be helpful to aspiring I-O psychologists.
The seventh and most recent blog post, Opening doors with I-O Psychology: An Interview with Lisa Brady, a Graduate Student Who Did Her Homework and Loves the Field!opens in new window is an interview with a graduate student who shares her interests and excitement about pursuing a degree in I-O Psychology.
Interested in learning more? Please take a look at the SIOP websiteopens in new window and our links to student resourcesopens in new window. You can also check out the I-O series in its entiretyopens in new window.
About the author
Amanda Macchi comes to APA as a recent graduate of the George Washington University's (GW) Milken Institute School of Public Health. During her time at GW, Amanda studied global health, focusing on the challenges facing mental health in low-and middle-income countries. She received her undergraduate degree in marketing from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.
