Reminder: Registration Is Open for the Diversifying I-O Psychology Program Virtual Conference

Registration for the SIOP Diversifying I-O Psychology (DIP) Program virtual conference is open.

The DIP mission is 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.

Day 1 of the DIP virtual conference, which will be held 1 to 4 p.m. ET Oct. 22, will focus on the I-O PhD experience. Attendees will learn 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 2, which will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Oct. 23, will focus on the application process, including how to find programs that are a good fit, the application itself, interviewing, and preparing to start the program. Students are encouraged to attend both days, especially if they are interested in applying to become a DIP scholar.

If you know an undergraduate student who could benefit from this free, virtual conference, encourage them to learn more and register by visiting the DIP webpage. We especially encourage racially or ethnically minoritized students to attend as our speakers will address topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Following the virtual conference, the DIP Scholar application will be available. The DIP Scholar program is a 3-phase program that begins with an introduction to I-O psychology through the virtual conference. Phases 2 and 3, which are capped at 20 students, include a research experience with a paired mentor, as well as a SIOP Annual Conference immersion experience and poster presentation to help build the skills and experience needed to apply and help support a better outcome of acceptance into a PhD program.

DID YOU KNOW?

The DIP Program was introduced in 2021 after being unanimously approved by the SIOP Executive Board as a pipeline program to support undergraduate students interested in I-O Psychology. At the time, SIOP Diversity and Inclusion Officer Derek Avery, one of the leading advocates for this program, shared that Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) data collected via the National Science Foundation show that in 2019, 183 respondents reported earning a doctorate in I-O psychology. Of these respondents, approximately 10% were Black, 10% Hispanic, and less than 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Each of these percentages is less than their respective percentages in the U.S. population. The DIP phase program helps support equity to address racial minority underrepresentation in funded I-O doctoral programs by focusing on Black, Latinx/Hispanic, and Native American undergraduate students.