The History of SIOP and Industrial-Organizational Psychology
From the earliest days of Hugo Munsterberg through the Industrial Revolution and into the formation of SIOP, learn the story of SIOP and I-O’s past.
SIOP and Division 14
View the history of SIOP and Division 14, such as a historical overview of SIOP, a graphical timeline of SIOP’s history, early reports, and foundational articles.
Early History
View historical information from the very early days of I-O psychology from before World War II.
Later History
See the historical information about I-O psychology from World War II and after.
SIOP Conference History Posters
Browse posters from past SIOP Annual Conference presentations.
The TIP Library
Peruse copies of history-related articles that appeared in SIOP’s TIP newsletter.
General History
Find general information on the history of I-O psychology.
I-O Psychology Family Trees
Discover various versions of the I-O family tree showing the academic lineage of SIOP’s past presidents.
Koppes’ History of SIOP and the APA
Laura L Koppes, SIOP’s Historian from 1996 to 2001, offers a brief history of APA’s Division 14 and what later became SIOP.
SIOP’s Past Presidents
Learn about the leaders who shaped the success of the Society. This wing contains photographs of nearly all SIOP Past Presidents and links to their autobiographies (when available) or other biographical information.
SIOP and The American Psychological Association (APA)
The Society can trace its roots to the founding of the (APA) in 1892, and by 1982, Division 14 of the APA incorporated as the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Awards Recognizing Historical I-O Figures
Read about the prominent individuals who shaped I-O psychology and the awards that honor their legacy.
