The 2026 SIOP Lee Hakel Doctoral Consortium will be held April 29 and is open to doctoral students who have passed comprehensive exams (or their program’s equivalent) but have not defended their dissertation. Session content will be available for students pursuing both academic or practitioner roles.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 29 (all times CT)
9 a.m. SIOP Consortium Plenary: Welcome session presented by SIOP Consortia organizers (All Consortia members).
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Navigating the Dissertation Process (presentations):
Recent recipient of Lee Hakel Graduate Student Dissertation Award Felix Wu (HumRRO) and recipient of SIOP Graduate Student Dissertation Scholarship Wiston Rodriguez (San Diego State University) will be sharing their dissertation experience and giving advice to current students. Our presenters chose different career paths upon graduation. Come see what invaluable perspectives they will offer!
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Acing the Job Market (panel discussions):
In this session, students who plan to pursue a career in academia and students who plan to pursue a career in industry will attend separate job market sessions. Both sessions will include speakers with extensive experience with and insights into their respective job markets. The academic-oriented panel will include Danielle King (Rice University), Louis Tay (Purdue University), Gwen Fisher (Colorado State University), Jim Jawahar (University of New Mexico), and Mia Tran (Salem State University). The practice-oriented panel will include Stefanie Shaughnessy (Army Research Institute), Tunji Oki (Google), Kian Betancourt (BetterUp), Courtney Bryant Shelby (Ford), and Emily Killham (Perceptyx).
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Break for Lunch: Lunch provided for consortia registrants.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bridging Academia and Industry (panel discussion):
Effective partnerships between I-O psychologists working in industry and academia are essential for advancing the field and driving meaningful impact. In this session, a panel of experts with extensive experience with industry-academia partnerships will share insights on how to foster effective industry-academia partnerships.
3 p.m. Refreshment Break: Light refreshments provided by SIOP.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Journal of Applied Psychology (JAP) Bootcamp:
The session will provide the opportunity to learn from the Journal of Applied Psychology’s editor-in-chief, Mo Wang, and esteemed members of the editorial board: Alicia Grandey, Kim French, Ivan Hernandez, Babatunde Ogunfowora, and Mindy Shoss. Additional details will be provided after registration.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Career Compass: Aligning your Professional Brand (Workshop):
This hands-on session guides participants in strengthening their professional materials through focused, real-time work on their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Guided reflection, practical editing activities, and peer feedback will help attendees learn strategies to highlight their strengths, align their materials with future career goals, and translate their aspirations into clear, compelling professional narratives.
Presenters
Co-Chairs
Learning Objectives
- Expert Advice – Get practical career advice on job searches and professional growth to help you plan your next steps.
- Career Clarity – Learn about the many ways to work as an I-O PhD by engaging with experts from across the field.
- Networking – Connect with peers and mentors across diverse industries and career paths.
Topic
2026 Annual Conference
Date
April 29, 2026
Time
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost
$99
Delivery Type
In-Person
