Webinar Series
Collaborating for Health: A Panel Discussion Exploring the Intersection of Behavior Science and Public Health
Chair: Crystal M. Slanzi (California State University, Los Angeles)
Presenting Author: Kaston Dariel Anderson-Carpenter (Michigan State University)
Presenting Author: Sarah McKune (University of Florida)
Presenting Author: Elizabeth Schieber (dfusion Inc.)
Presenting Author: Charles Sepers (City of Appleton Public Health Administration)
Author: Jonathan Schulz (University of Nevada, Reno)
Date: April 23, 2025
Abstract: This webinar will explore the integration of behavior science and public health. Experts with training in behavior analysis who work across diverse areas (e.g., academia, health departments) will cover a range of practical matters that behavior scientists interested in public health will want to consider. These panelists will discuss their entry into public health fields, the utility of a science of behavior to address important issues of public health, the role of interdisciplinary teams, and how to get involved in working on population-level health problems. An expert from the field of public health with extensive experience collaborating with behavior scientists will also serve on the panel, providing their perspective on the intersection between the two fields and the potential for improved collaborative efforts. The webinar will include dedicated time for panelists to answer audience questions.
Instruction Level: Beginner
CE types: BACB/IBAO
Target Audience: Behavior analysts of all levels: public health practitioners and researchers of all levels
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to (1) identify ways in which they can become involved in public health, (2) describe the benefits of integrating knowledge from the fields of public health and behavior science, and (3) explain how to adapt behavior science the science of behavior analysis to address population-level problems.
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