SEAB Applied Behavior Analysis Dissertation Award

This award recognizes individuals whose recent doctoral research has significantly advanced applied knowledge about behavioral processes. In addition to a $250 award, through the generosity of the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, recipients are given $500 to help with the expense of traveling to the APA conference.

Annual deadline: A call for nominations is issued in the fall.

Sponsor: Division 25

How to Apply

Nominations should include:

  • At least one copy of the dissertation.

  • A supporting letter from the dissertation advisor.

  • A copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.

Please send nominations electronically to Emily Baxter.

Past Recipients

2026: Shelby Goodwin, Rowan University
2025: Anna Kate Edgemon, Auburn University
2024: Elizabeth Houck, University of North Texas
2023: Ji Young Kim, Teachers College, Columbia University
2022: Rachel Jess, GoodLife Innovations
2021: Marlesha Bell, University of South Florida
2020: Beth Foley, University of Kansas
2019: Megan Vosters, University of Houston-Clear Lake
2018: Jessica Juanico, Trumpet Behavioral Health
2017: Adam Briggs, University of Kansas
2016: Alyssa Suess, Healthgrades
2015: Jonathan Miller, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University
2014:Stephen F. Walker, Aurora University
2013: Nicole L. Hausman, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2012: Dana M. Gadaire, University of Southern Maine
2011: Griffin Rooker, University of Florida
2010: Jennifer Hammond, University of Florida
2009: Jorge Reyes, University of Florida
2008: Nicole Heal, University of Kansas
2007: Danielle N. Dolezal, University of Iowa
2006: Tiffany Kodak, Louisiana State University
2004: Charna Mintz, The Frontier Group

Last updated: September 2025Date created: 2014