The Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy
sponsors one of the oldest and most respected behavior analysis conferences in
the nation. At our 32nd
annual conference (October 13-14, 2011), we set a new attendance record, with
900 attendees. We received a record
number of submissions, and had a record number of invited speakers (22)! Highlights of the conference included keynote
addresses by Brian Iwata, Jim Carr, Pat Friman, Ed Morris, and Mark
Sundberg. In addition, Charlie Catania
provided a wonderful and insightful introduction for Nate Azrin, who received
the 7th annual Murray Sidman Award for Enduring Contribution to
Behavior Analysis. Lauren Beaulieu
(Western New England University; Greg Hanley, advisor) was awarded $1,000 (plus
conference expenses) as the winner of the 4th annual BABAT student paper
competition. Additionally, the B. F.
Skinner Foundation sponsored a student poster competition with a $500
award. The competition was judged by
Claire St. Peter and Mark Sundburg, with Jessica Seaver (New England Center for
Children; Jason Bourret, advisor) winning the competition.
List of Invited Speakers at the 32nd Annual Conference:
Nathan H. Azrin, Nova Southeastern University
James E. Carr, Auburn University
Edward J. Daly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Iser G. DeLeon, Kennedy-Krieger Institute
John W. Donahoe, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Judith E. Favell, AdvoServ
Patrick C. Friman, Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health
Gina Green, Association of Professional Behavior Analysts
Brian A. Iwata, University of Florida
Jay C. Moore, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Caio Miguel, California State University
Edward K. Morris, Kansas University
Dennis B. Mozingo, University of Rochester Medical Center
David C. Palmer, Smith College
Carol A. Pilgrim, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Henry S. Roane, SUNY, Upstate Medical University
Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, University of North Texas
Claire St. Peter-Pipkin, West Virginia University
Tristram H. Smith, University of Rochester Medical Center
Mark L. Sundberg, Sundberg and Associates
Julie S. Vargas, The B.F. Skinner Foundation
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