{"id":1905,"date":"2025-05-23T14:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/?p=1905"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:28:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:28:30","slug":"i-o-unscripted-alumni-and-students-share-real-world-journeys-in-psychology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/2025\/05\/23\/i-o-unscripted-alumni-and-students-share-real-world-journeys-in-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"I\/O UNSCRIPTED: Alumni and Students Share Real-World Journeys in Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1913\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?resize=525%2C350&amp;ssl=1 525w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08906-scaled.jpeg?w=2434&amp;ssl=1 2434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On May 22, the Department of Psychology hosted I\/O UNSCRIPTED: Real Talk. Real Work Journeys. We Owe it to Each Other, a dynamic evening highlighting the field of Industrial\/Organizational (I\/O) Psychology through real-world experiences and alumni insight.<\/p>\n<p>The event featured Matt Turner, M.A., a University of Detroit Mercy alumnus and Human Resource Generalist at Dexter, as the guest speaker. With a professional background that spans global HR strategy, leadership development, and performance management, Turner brings valuable perspective on how I\/O psychology drives meaningful workplace innovation. His career includes launching learning systems, designing tools for performance, and working abroad in Germany to enhance international HR practices.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1914\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?resize=525%2C350&amp;ssl=1 525w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/530\/2025\/05\/DSC08900-scaled.jpeg?w=2434&amp;ssl=1 2434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to Turner\u2019s talk, current graduate students showcased their internship experiences, offering an inside look at how I\/O psychology is applied in various industries. The event was a rich opportunity for networking, exploration, and connection among students, alumni, and faculty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 22, the Department of Psychology hosted I\/O UNSCRIPTED: Real Talk. Real Work Journeys. We Owe it to Each Other, a dynamic evening highlighting the field of Industrial\/Organizational (I\/O) Psychology through real-world experiences and alumni insight. 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