University of Nevada, Reno - Faculty

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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