New TIP Editor:  Wendy S. Becker—July, 2007

Laura L. Koppes and Clif Boutelle

As noted in my editor’s column, my term as TIP editor ends with this April 2007 issue.  I am pleased to introduce here the new TIP editor, Wendy Becker.

“I was delighted when Jeff McHenry asked me to take on the position of editor,” Becker said. “It is a great honor and tremendous responsibility. I have worked with Laura on several projects and know that I have big shoes to fill. Laura and her editorial board have set a high mark for this important publication.”

TIP serves as the voice for members of SIOP and has a circulation that exceeds 6,000, including members of the Society (professional and student), pubic and corporate libraries, and individual subscribers.

Becker notes that “this is a critical time for SIOP as we face many important issues concerning the visibility and growth of our profession. As I shadowed Laura in her editorial duties over the past several issues, and spoke with former editors and colleagues about the role of editor, I realized just how influential TIP is. We must continue to build on the tradition of excellence with a strong vision for our future.”

Becker is assistant professor of management at the University at Albany. Her research focuses on building strong teams and she has a special interest in forensic science and start-up organizations. Her realistic preview of the job of forensic scientist (with Mark Dale) entitled The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works will be published in 2007. Becker served as chair of SIOP’s Visibility Committee, co-chair of the Doctoral Consortium, and co-chair of the Junior Faculty Consortium. She gained new appreciation for the power of the media when her family was at the center of an international news story (TIP, October 2004).

It is a great relief to know I am passing the baton onto a highly competent individual, and I have no doubt you will see wonderful improvements with TIP.

Please join us in CONGRATULATING Wendy!
 
Wendy welcomes your article and ideas for articles and can be reached at wbecker@siop.org or (518) 442-4176.