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
Nearly 70% of Kenyans depend on rainfed agriculture to sustain their livelihood. But in areas with limited government reach and increased drought, how do pastoralists share their water and pasture? Sarah Posner, a Ph.D. student in geography at CU Boulder and Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) research assistant, studies pastoralist societies and food security. Her combined $20,585
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.
