Mark Alavoisus is an Assistant Professor of Psychology who joined the UNR faculty in June, 2006. Dr. Alavosius received his BA in psychology from Clark University in 1976 and earned an MS (1985) and Ph.D. (1987) in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. His interests are in developing behavioral systems to improve performance particularly in the areas of health and safety. These interests focus on behavior systems analysis, management practices, instructional design, incentives, and entrepreneurial behavior.

With nearly twenty years of experience in behavioral approaches to work performance and occupational safety, Dr. Alavoisus has a proven track record as a teacher, manager, small business owner, and researcher. 

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  • Applied Behavior Analysis: Organizational systems that create and sustain high quality performance. Technology transfer.
  • Research Methodology: Single subject research designs; quasi-experimental designs; time-series analyses. Epidemiologic analyses.
  • Behavior Systems Analysis: Observation/feedback systems, leadership, interactive learning systems. Commercialization of emerging technologies.

2006-present

University of Nevada, Reno                
Psychology Department
Assistant Professor 

2005-2006

University of Nevada, Reno                   
Psychology Department
Visiting Associate Professor 

2003 - 2006 

Western Michigan University                    
Psychology Department
Assistant Professor 

1999 - present

MPA & Associates, Inc (dba EduSafe)
President and CEO,
Slater Center for Progressive Manufacturing
Partner, Entrepreneurial Learning

1997 - 1999

The Abacus Group
Behavior Safety Advantage
Vice President and Science Officer

1993 - 1997

Abacus Management Group, Inc.
Director of Loss Control

1992 - 1993

Abacus Management Group, Inc.
Postdoctoral Researcher & Acting
Director of Loss Control

1990 - 1992

Highwatch Rehabilitation Center
Director, Adolescent/Pediatric Program

1987 - 1991

West Virginia University
Psychology Department – Behavior Analysis
Assistant Professor

         Comprehensive Occupational Safety Training (COST)
            NIOSH SBIR Phase 1     
            R43 OH03355-01,                                                           
            Principal Investigator:                  Mark Alavosius, Ph.D.
            Dates: 9/1/95 - 2/28/96          Total Cost: $81,750

         Comprehensive Occupational Safety Training (COST)
            NIOSH SBIR Phase 2                 
            2R44 OH03355-02,                                                         
            Principal Investigator:                  Mark Alavosius, Ph.D.
            Dates: 9/30/97 - 9/30/99        Total Cost: $644,287

2001 - 2006

Awards Coordinator:
Organizational Behavior Management Network

2002 - present

Board of Editors:
Journal of Organizational Behavior Management

1997 - 2005

Adjunct Faculty:
Psychology Department, University of Nevada - Reno

1994 - 2000

Adjunct Faculty:
Psychology Department, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

1994 - present

Advisory Board:
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Cambridge, MA

1987 - 1990

Faculty Advisor:
PSI CHI, West Virginia University Chapter

1982 - 1983

Associate Director:
Mastery Learning Center, University of Massachusetts
 

Guest Reviewer:
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,

The American Psychologist

For further information please contact Dr. Alavosius at:

Mark P. Alavosius, Ph.D.
Behavior Analysis Program
Psychology Department
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557

Office: (775) 682-8688
Fax: (775) 784-1126
Email: MAlavosius@aol.com 

 

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