SIOP Museum

Museum

The history of I-O psychology is varied and fascinating, stretching back to the earliest days of Hugo Munsterberg, through the Industrial Revolution, and into the turbulent years of the formation of SIOP. Learn more about past presidents, conferences, and other exciting events in I-O history as you take a virtual walk through these halls.

The SIOP and Division 14 Virtual Wing

Here you will find the history of SIOP and Division 14, such as Laura Koppes’ historical overview of SIOP, a graphical timeline of SIOP’s history, History Posters for the SIOP conferences, and other items.

The Early History Virtual Wing

This wing contains historical information on the very early days of I-O psychology (i.e., pre-WWII).

The SIOP Presidential Portrait Gallery

This wing contains photographs of nearly all SIOP Past Presidents and links to their autobiographies (when available) or other biographical information.

The Later History Virtual Wing

This wing contains historical information from WWII and afterwards.

SIOP Conference History Posters

Each year, a poster describing the annual SIOP conference is prepared. You can view the posters online.

The TIP Library

The library contains copies of history-related articles that appeared in SIOP’s TIP newsletter, including the History Corner column and a series on early I-O psychology doctoral programs edited by Edward Levine.

The General History Virtual Wing

Here you will find general information on the history of I-O psychology.

I-O Psychology Family Trees

Frank Landy published several different versions of the I-O family tree, showing the academic lineage of SIOP Past Presidents.