Research within the Wellbeing and Behavioral Science (WBS) Lab at UMD can be described as an interdisciplinary exploration at the intersection of behavior analysis, industrial/organizational psychology, and occupational health psychology. Our work examines factors within physical and social work environments that influence individual and organizational health, performance, and wellbeing. Members of the lab work on projects that fall within four themes: (a) the broader realm of worker well-being, (b) the convergence of chronic health and work, (c) the psychology of health, sport, and fitness, and (d) the development of behavioral frameworks for non-behavioral concepts/constructs. The intention is to develop objective measures and design sustainable interventions that improve human wellbeing through research and practice grounded in behavioral science.

Opportunities exist for both undergraduate and graduate students who have interests in organizational behavior management (behavior analysis applied to the workplace), industrial/organizational psychology, and occupational health psychology. If you are interested in joining the WBS Lab, please contact Dr. Julie Slowiak (jslowiak@d.umn.edu) or fill out an application.