What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

SIOP 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE  
ALL CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES  

THURSDAY, MAY 4    Lonestar C4 (2nd Floor-CC)
5:00 6:00 PM

HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM THE SIOP CONFERENCE

Hosts: Julie B. Olson-Buchanan, California State University-Fresno
Talya N. Bauer, Portland State University

This short reception will focus on how to get the most from the SIOP Conferencewhat to expect and how to best utilize your time. This session is primarily to welcome people who are new to the conference or who havent been to the conference in a few years, or for those who would simply like to learn more about the conference. Participants will have time to mingle before adjourning to the SIOP Welcome Reception.

THURSDAY, MAY 4    Lonestar Preconvene (2nd floor-CC)
6:00 8:00 PM

SIOP WELCOME RECEPTION

(cash bar)

FRIDAY, MAY 5     Grand Hall (1st floor-CC)
7:30 8:30 AM

COFFEE BREAK

FRIDAY, MAY 5     Dallas B-C (1st floor-CC)
8:30 10:00 AM

PLENARY SESSION:

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION OF SIOP AWARD WINNERS, FELLOWS, AND ELECTION RESULTS

Jeffrey J. McHenry, Microsoft Corporation, Host
Leaetta M. Hough, Dunnette Group, Ltd., Chair

FRIDAY, MAY 5    Lonestar A-B (2nd floor-CC)
10:00 10:30 AM

COFFEE BREAK

FRIDAY, MAY 5     Multiple Locations 
3:00 3:30 PM

COFFEE BREAK

FRIDAY, MAY 5     Austin 1 (2nd floor-H)
4:30 5:30 PM

RECEPTION FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COMMITTEE AND ALLIES

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Austin 3 (2nd floor-H)
5:00 6:00 PM

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS RECEPTION

FRIDAY, MAY 5   Lonestar Preconvene (2nd floor-CC)
6:00 8:00 PM

EVENING RECEPTION

Top Posters on display from 6:00 to 6:50 PM