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.
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
Director of the Institute of Behavioral Science, Lori Hunter, recently published an op-ed with the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. In the op-ed, Lori advocates for social science research funding to support the well-being of rural America. Lori highlights the intersecting issues of health care access, extreme weather, and an aging population in Delta and Mesa
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.
