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.

2010 SIOP Fun Run

Paul Sackett

Over 100 dedicated folks roused themselves very early for the 18th SIOP Fun Run. They were treated to a beautiful, but extremely hilly, course in Atlanta’s Grant Park. We had a first this year, with a female overall winner. Eleanor “Lennie” Waite, an All-American miler (4:38!) and steeplechase runner at Rice who is now in the I-O grad program at University of Houston, and training with the 2012 Olympics in mind, led the field with a 16:05 finish.  Perennial winner Stephen Murphy once again placed first in the men’s division. George Mason University took the honors this year in the team competition.

Our good friend Frank Landy, who passed away earlier this year, was instrumental in initiating the SIOP Fun Run in 1992. The event will be renamed in his honor. Come join us in Chicago next year for the Frank Landy 5K Fun Run.

Age Group Winners