University of Colorado Boulder
Institute of Behavioral Science
A young Ukrainian girl waves a flag of Ukraine in a field of yellow grass.

John O’Loughlin, team reflect on Ukrainian readiness for ceasefire concessions

A petroleum factory sits in a field of yellow grass.

People of color breathe Denver’s smelliest air – with Priyanka deSouza

Kacper Gradon wears a blue checkered shirt. Behind her, a view of the Boulder Flatirons.

Kacper Gradon to discuss disinformation, anti-science threats on March 31

Amir Behzadan (third from left, back row) and the 2024-25 cohort of RIO Faculty Fellows on a winter retreat.

Amir Behzadan recognized in RIO Faculty Fellows 2024-25 cohort

A girl touches the snout of a dark brown horse with a white mark on its forehead.

A call for museums to better care for animal remains – with William Taylor

A boy looks lost in a crowd. His face is turned to us while the crowd is turned away.

1 in 15 adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting – with David Pyrooz

Three students wait to board a school bus on a foggy morning.

Sarah Goodrum, team provide guidance for school safety through NIJ report

A group of protesters picket for the Russia - Ukrainee war.

Sarah Wilson Sokhey weighs in on United States, Russia and Ukraine relationship

A crowd of Bangladeshi women protest wearing colorful head scarves.

Musabber Ali Chisty on Bangladeshi youth and democracy

Savannah Lehnert talks with a local in the Amazon about agroforestry methods.

Savannah Lehnert helps farmers balance economic, conservation sustainability in biodiverse regions

A helicopter puts out a fire on a nearby hillside in California.

Helping children, families cope after the LA fires – Lori Peek for AP News

Tony King smiling in front of CU Boulder backdrop

Dejun “Tony” Kong to discuss the power of gratitude in boosting employee engagement 

Richard Jessor looks on at the IBS Open House on January 28, 2025.

Richard Jessor recounts momentous flag raising at Iwo Jima

Sarah Goodrum represents the Prevention Science Program.

Sarah Goodrum, CU Boulder Police collaboration addresses targeted violence

Richard Jessors presents his award to a standing ovation.

Institute of Behavioral Science cuts ribbon on Richard Jessor Building

A city street evenly divides a suburban neighborhood. Trees and greenery are scattered between the homes/buildings.

Stephen Billings new research evaluates impact of corporate landlords

A man throws a frisbee into a disc golf goal at a lush, green park.

Colleen Reid, Emma Rieves find correlation between time in nature and improved mental health

A family looks at oncoming traffic before crossing the street in Syria.

Federiga Bindi on the future of Syria

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