2024 SIOP Living History Series: An Interview With Virginia Schein

Virginia Schein talks about what inspired her to pursue I-O psychology, what her early years in the industry were like, what ignited her interest in studying and advocating for impoverished working women, how she stays curious and passionate, and more. Schein’s pioneering research laid the foundation for the academic study of women in management and has been cited by thousands of researchers, many of whom have used her Schein Descriptive Index to investigate gender stereotyping and management. Her research has been replicated across five continents, revealing that Think Manager-Think Male is a global phenomenon. She has been a SIOP/Division 14 member since 1970 and is a SIOP Fellow.