The Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) is committed to advancing knowledge of society’s most pressing challenges, and to pursuing solutions to those challenges through innovative and interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement in the world.
Tariffs have been a central focus of the current U.S. administration, creating some confusion among Americans. To better understand the history of tariffs and their impact on the economy, CU Boulder interviewed Professor Emeritus of Economics, Keith Maskus. An IBS affiliate, Keith served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State in 2016 and
Kate Taylor, professional research assistant with the LifeSkills project, is our new Community, Culture, and Outreach (CCO) Director at IBS. Prior to her work with LifeSkills, Kate was a school counselor, where she focused on connecting underserved and highly impacted populations with essential services, educational opportunities, and mentors. Her passion lies in promoting, supporting, and facilitating connections
IBS hosts a variety of events for the larger community to learn about new research in the behavioral and social sciences. We offer our biannual Jessor Lectures, our fall and spring semester weekly Speaker Series, as well as a variety of conferences and training sessions. Events are often held both online and in-person at the IBS Building.
IBS draws faculty from across the social and behavioral sciences in work that transcends disciplinary boundaries and illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life.
