Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior - ABAI Special Interest Group

08/22/2026

📣 The EAHB SIG is looking for its next Future President (Vice-Chair)!

We are excited to invite applications from members interested in helping guide the SIG, collaborate with colleagues across the globe, and contribute to the continued growth of the experimental analysis of human behavior community.

The Future President will serve a two-year term (October 2026–October 2028), working alongside the President and other officers, coordinating the Student Paper Competition, and preparing to transition into the President role during the second year.

A background in experimental analysis of human behavior is expected (PhD preferred), along with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. You do not need to hold a faculty position to apply.

📅 Application deadline: September 1, 2026.
📩 Send your CV + brief motivation letter to [email protected] with Subject: FUTURE PRESIDENT APPLICATION.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them!

08/18/2026

Meet the nominees for the 2027 EAHB SIG Distinguished Contributions Award!

Five outstanding individuals have been nominated for their lasting contributions to the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior — and now we want to hear from you!🗳✨

Want to cast your vote? Join the EAHB SIG listserv to receive the voting link and rank your choices.

📩 Email [email protected] with:
SUBSCRIBE EAHB FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

🗓️ Voting closes September 11, 2026.

Help us celebrate excellence in EAHB and choose who you’d be excited to see recognized at ABAI 2027! 💫

08/01/2026

Last day to submit your nomination!

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2027 EAHB-SIG Distinguished Contributions Award!

This award celebrates behavioral scientists whose outstanding and long-term contributions have helped shape the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior. Presented annually at the ABAI convention, it is a meaningful opportunity to recognize and honor exceptional work within our field. ✨

Know someone whose contributions deserve to be celebrated? Submit your nomination by August 1, 2026:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQZNfOJRg9Re3ia22y1zXCbmggkMBXZ4WcYppyrHXVXBJ8kg/viewform

07/31/2026

📬 The July EAHB-SIG Newsletter is now available!

We invite you to explore the latest news, opportunities, and updates from our community. If you are not yet subscribed, now is a great time to join and receive future editions directly.

To subscribe, email [email protected] with the message:
SUBSCRIBE EAHB FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

We hope you enjoy this month’s edition!

07/19/2026

Ever wondered how a banking mix-up, an antique-store find, and a little EAHB humor became part of SIG history? 🎩

Discover the story behind the iconic EAHB-SIG fez, as documented by Dr. Michael Perone, and stay tuned for an extended version in our July newsletter!

📩 To join the EAHB-SIG listserv and receive future updates, email [email protected] with the message: SUBSCRIBE EAHB FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

A small mistake, a lasting tradition, and plenty of EAHB history along the way. ✨

07/15/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2027 EAHB-SIG Distinguished Contributions Award!

This award celebrates behavioral scientists whose outstanding and long-term contributions have helped shape the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior. Presented annually at the ABAI convention, it is a meaningful opportunity to recognize and honor exceptional work within our field. ✨

Know someone whose contributions deserve to be celebrated? Submit your nomination by August 1, 2026:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQZNfOJRg9Re3ia22y1zXCbmggkMBXZ4WcYppyrHXVXBJ8kg/viewform

06/21/2026

Behavior analysts don’t gossip. We just discuss behavioral histories. 💁💬

06/11/2026

✨ Creativity as Behavior ✨

The Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Bulletin invites submissions for a special issue on the experimental study of creativity from a behavior analytic perspective.

We welcome empirical and conceptual contributions on generative responding, novel behavior, operant variability, problem solving, function transfer, emergent stimulus control and more..

Read the full call here:
https://www.eahb-bulletin.ufscar.br/index.php/sig/announcement

05/26/2026

Big congratulations to David Legaspi, winner of the EAHB Student Paper Competition, and to Ana Sofia Flores, our runner-up! 🎉

We were so happy to celebrate their work, talent, and contributions to the future of EAHB. The next generation of behavior analysts is looking very promising—no pressure, but we’re impressed. ✨

05/26/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. William J. McIlvane, recipient of the EAHB-SIG Distinguished Contributions Award! 🎉
We were honored to celebrate his outstanding contributions to the experimental analysis of behavior—and yes, the award was successfully delivered with smiles included.

Thank you, Dr. McIlvane, for your inspiring work and lasting impact on our field! ✨