Fall 2023
Welcome to the internet home of Psi Alpha. As Executive Director, I am happy you here whether you are an Advisor, prospective Advisor, student member, prospective student member, administrator, supporter, or just browsing. Psi Alpha, the International Honor Society for High School Psychology, was launched in 2018 as a result of discussions primarily between Dr. Jerry Rudmann (former Executive Director of Psi Beta) and I. Following a bit of a rocky start, and a worldwide pandemic, Psi Alpha has enjoyed considerable growth and increased influence. Psi Alpha is still young and we are learning how much we can do to influence psychological science through our student members.
Everything Psi Alpha does we do with our student members in mind. We have been adding programs and opportunities for our student members at a torrid pace with more to come. The vision is clear in the desire to support enthusiasm for psychological science and to attempt do so at first exposure. Creating a vehicle for enhanced opportunity, recognition, and exploration in psychology for students exposed to psychology in high school makes good sense. Involvement in Psi Alpha affords the high school student a chance to expand their interest in psychology through National affiliations, opportunities in research and scholarship, and to grow in their personal understanding.
Psi Alpha joins existing National Honor Societies in Psychology including; Psi Beta – the National Honor Society in Psychology for Community Colleges, and Psi Chi – the National Honor Society in Psychology for Baccalaureate Institutions. Efforts are underway to enhance collaboration between the three Psychology Honor Societies as well as assure continuous engagement for students through their study of psychology.
Take your time browsing our website and let us know what you like as well as where you think we might improve. Psi Alpha exists primarily for the benefit of the psychology student so do not be shy in letting us know how we might help. It is our privilege to offer an additional opportunity for psychological science to come alive.
Bryan S. Gerber, PsyD/PhD
Psi Alpha Executive Director
