Sustainability

Goal: Develop resources to make it easier for behavior analysts and students to get involved in sustainability. This Work Group published an article in Perspectives on Behavior Science which outlines how a Matrix analysis can be applied to sustainability and how it has guided the efforts of the Work Group.

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• Making a Footprint in Environmental Sustainability: A Behavioral Systems Approach to Engaging the Behavioral Community

Public Health

Goal: Explore the intersection between behavioral science and public health.

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Public Policy

Goal: Increase the capacity of behavior analysts to engage effectively in public policy by building knowledge of the legislative process, developing advocacy skills, and promoting meaningful participation at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education

Goal: Develop materials to increase the inclusion of cultural/behavioral systems level content, with emphasis on social issues, in university coursework.

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Student Engagement

Goal: Expand opportunities for students to engage in research on socially significant issues through mentorship, active participation in BFSR initiatives, and collaboration across disciplines and professions.

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General Resources

• Directory of Behavior Analysts Working in the Area of Social Issues