The DIP

The DIP has successfully completed it's first year and will begin activities again in the fall of 2023. If you would like to volunteer as a member of the DIP committee, please do so HERE.

The DIP kicked off in November with a virtual conference designed to help racial and ethnic minority individuals, particularly undergrad students, learn more about I-O psychology.

Day One focused on the I-O PhD experience. Attendees heard from distinguished speakers about what a career in I-O psychology is like, how to pursue a career in I-O psychology, and what a PhD program involves.
Day Two focused on the application process, including how to find programs that are a good fit, the application itself, interviewing, and preparing to start the program.

Video recordings of two sessions are available below.

The list of conference sessions and speakers is available here

Access The DIP Modules here

Mission

To increase diversity within the field of I-O psychology, and ultimately SIOP, by increasing the diversity of students who are applying to and accepted into funded I-O doctoral programs.

Vision

A significantly larger talent pathway of Black/African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx and Native Americans for I-O graduate education and ultimately SIOP.

Objectives

For racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students

1. Raise awareness of I-O psychology

2. Provide the opportunity to learn more about graduate studies in I-O psychology

3. Help undergraduates gain the experience and qualifications needed to be more competitive to apply for funded I-O psychology doctoral programs. For example, foster undergraduate ability in research, scholarship, application, and graduate study more broadly.

4. Guide students in identifying their focal interests through direct experience and exposure to the many areas of research in I-O psychology

5. Socialize students within a supportive graduate climate that values multiple diverse perspectives

For SIOP

6. Increase and diversify the membership of SIOP

7. Demonstrate to existing members of SIOP through action, especially those in underrepresented minority and ethnic communities, a genuine commitment to equity, access, and inclusion.

Background

This initiative was proposed by the Diversifying I-O Graduate Education Task Force, which included these members:

Dr. Enrica Ruggs, Task Force Chair, University of Memphis

Dr. Derek R. Avery, University of Houston

Dr. Jimmy Davis, RHR International

Dr. Marcus Dickson, Wayne State University

Dr. Eden B. King, Rice University

Dr. Larry R. Martinez, Portland State University

Dr. Patrick F. McKay, Temple University

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University

The task force convened to define and address the issue of racial and ethnic underrepresentation in funded doctoral programs in I-O psychology. The pipeline initiative seeks to increase awareness of I-O and strengthen the applications of racial and ethnic minority students. This program is aligned with SIOP’s strategic goal to “build a diverse, inclusive, and agile SIOP that maximizes our impact through effective people, process, technology, and data infrastructure.”

Learn More

To learn more about The DIP, view Stephen Rogelberg's discussions with SIOP Diversity & Inclusion Officer Derek Avery, and The DIP Chair Larry Martinez, as part of the Better Together Tuesday video about the program below. Check back for more details about this exciting new program!

About

“The DIP” is a new diversity pathway initiative, approved by the SIOP Executive Board in April 2021. It is chaired by Dr. Larry R. Martinez of Portland State University.

The DIP Phases

Phase 1: Virtual Conference

Phase 1 of the initiative is meant to provide general awareness about I-O and increase interest in the field for a large group of racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students. We see this step as an inclusive experience that should aim to attract a wide net of students to learn more about the advantages of attending I-O funded doctoral programs. This virtual conference for approximately 50-100 students takes place each fall.

Phase 2: Research Experience

Research experience is often a critical qualification that doctoral admissions committees look for when screening applicants. We think it is important to help racial and ethnic minority students gain these experiences to not only provide increased exposure to I-O psychological research, but also to help strengthen their qualifications for graduate school. This phase will include a select group of Phase 1 participants and will take place each January.

Phase 3: SIOP Conference Immersion/University Fair

This phase provides an opportunity for program participants to expand their networks to include a larger number of people in the field of I-O who can provide guidance and encouragement throughout the application process and beyond. As more program participants go through the program and become immersed in SIOP, they will be able to build community and feel more included in SIOP at large. This phase will include a select group of Phase 1 and 2 participants and will take place each April.

SIOP Diversifying I-O Psychology Program