Join Us in New York for SIOP’s 22nd Annual Conference!
Tammy D. Allen and Douglas Pugh
By the time you read this article, the review process for the 2007 annual conference will be underway. We wanted to share a few of the highlights that are already in the works.
Featured Posters
The featured poster session was a hit last year. We will once again showcase the top 20 rated posters at the Friday evening all-conference reception. Come view some of the best submissions to the conference while sipping drinks in a relaxed atmosphere with the presenters.
Featured Practice Forum
This year we will recognize the best practice forum submitted to the conference. This session will be highlighted in the printed program. Be sure to look for it.
New SIOP Awards
SIOP will this year award the first Raymond A. Katzell Media Award in I-O Psychology. Dr. Mildred E. Katzell (Kitty) has honored the memory of her husband and colleague by donating funds to establish this award, which will recognize members of the media, such as science writers, reporters, television writers, directors, and producers, who have publicized good I-O science and practice in public media.
SIOP will also recognize a poster or symposium paper presented at the conference that represents an outstanding example of scholarship addressing issues facing lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender individuals in the workplace.
Sunday Theme: Globalization
You won’t want to miss Sunday morning at the conference this year! This year’s Sunday Sessions will focus on the topic of globalization. As countries become increasingly connected through trade, technological advancements, social interactions, and cultural influences, the topic of globalization has never been more important. We are planning several invited sessions on this topic including an expert panel discussion featuring researchers and practitioners. Given that we will change to a 3-day Thursday through Saturday conference format in 2008, this will be your last chance to enjoy Sunday morning conference sessions!
Yet Another Super Set of Sunday Seminars!
The Sunday Seminars are back for their 8th year. Sunday Seminars, which are scheduled for Sunday morning, are invited sessions on cutting-edge topics that require advance registration and an additional fee. Please see Steven Rogelberg’s article in this issue for a description of the great topics and speakers for this year.
Some Additional Notes About the New York Conference
The 2007 conference will be held at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square. Broadway theaters, restaurants, and attractions including Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center are all within walking distance. If you plan on attending the theater, the TKTS booth, where you can get half-price theater tickets, is right beside the hotel!
As a final note, this year we will continue to have LCD projectors in every room! In order to use this equipment, you will be required to bring your own laptop. We also highly recommend that you load the presentations onto one computer before the sessions begin. In addition, in case technology throws you a curve ball, be sure to bring overheads as a backup. Overhead projectors will be available in every room.
See you in New York!