In celebration of Savannah State University’s Behavior Analysis Program’s 20th anniversary, a live podcast will be held April 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Art Gallery in the Asa. H. Gordon Library on the SSU campus, 3219 College Street, Savannah, Ga. 31404.
The podcast, a result of a partnership between SSU’s Behavior Analysis program, Beyond the Science Podcast, and Black Men in Behavior Analysis and the ABA Guru, Marquii Jacobs, will provide information about what behavior analysis is and how behavior analysts help the community. Additionally, listeners will learn about emerging trends and directions in the field and about the accomplishments of the SSU program over its 20 years of graduating behavior analysts.
“We want our students and prospective students to fully understand the career opportunities in the field and learn about the latest trends of what is happening in behavior analysis circles,” said Dr. Katherine Stewart, SSU Behavior Analysis Program Coordinator. “The event will also provide a chance for students and seasoned professionals in the field to network, leading to the cultivation of career opportunities, including internships.”
Students, faculty, staff, and SSU alumni are invited to attend the live recording. Due to space limitations, members of the public are encouraged to tune in to the live broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheSciencePod (also available on Instagram and Spotify).
About the SSU Behavior Analysis Program
For two decades Savannah State University’s (SSU) Behavior Analysis program has played an important role in helping to meet the demand for certified behavior analysts. SSU is one of the few universities in the country offering an undergraduate degree with a major in Behavior Analysis and the only one at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Since it began accepting majors in 2005, the program has granted 452 degrees, leading the way in training professionals that go to serve in communities of all backgrounds across the country.
About Beyond the Science Podcast
Beyond the Science Podcast hosts weekly broadcasts in which they explore of variety of topics including “the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black men and allies in ABA. View their work on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheSciencePod (also available on Instagram and Spotify).
About Black Men in Behavior Analysis
Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA) is a national organization with mission to “empower, support, and amplify the voices of Black Men working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).” Some of the initiatives of BMBA include mentoring, providing community, and organizing study groups for individuals planning to complete certification tests in the field. They also organize panels, conferences, and podcasts with an aim to “explore the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black men and allies in ABA. Learn more at https://bmbanetwork.org/
About the The ABA Guru
Marquii Jacobs, MS, BCBA, an SSU alumna who’s been working in the field and has made it her mission to give back to her Alma Mater by supporting SSU students and the Behavior Analysis Program. Contact Information Instagram: theabaguru
About Savannah State University
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public Historically Black college or University in Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. Students select majors from 30 undergraduate and five graduate programs in four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology.
