Our team studies behavioral risks leading to public health problems.
We follow a behavioral community psychology model, mixing applied behavior analysis with health and community psychology principles. The Behavioral Psychology Research & Analysis Team (or BPRATs) is an active research group in the Department of Psychology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Bryan Porter directs this group, which currently consists of 3 full-time Graduate Research Assistants and about a half-dozen undergraduate and recently-graduated assistants.
11/02/2022
Worth a read -- and a pause to reflect on the consequences for traffic safety moving forward.
Why the Argo Shut Down Is a Bad Sign For America’s AV Future A vehicle automation company known for prioritizing the concerns of vulnerable road users more than others in the industry is closing — and it’s sparking new questions about whether the compa…
08/17/2022
I am enjoying my visit to DTU's Transport Psychology Section. Check out the cutting edge work DTU is doing and get to know Mette Møller, Felix Seibert, and Sonja Haustein.
This week, Bryan Porter from Old Dominion University is visiting the - Transport Psychology Section on LinkedIn This week, Bryan Porter from Old Dominion University is visiting the Transport Psychology Section at DTU. We discussed future collaboration and Bryan presented...
06/21/2022
Every year since 2009, my team has hit the road throughout Virginia to conduct a federally-required seat belt use field survey. We've been on 136 roadsides each June since then, witnessing the beauty of the Commonwealth, the engagement with the public who stop and say hello, and a myriad of hotels, diners, public parks, trails, etc. that keep us healthy and mentally rested to do the 10+ hour days required for the project. Each year, too, I try to post a picture of the team ... and this year is no different. THANKS to this awesome group of students who make up the BPRATs 2022 crew! They are forever part of our history making the work possible and fun!
05/16/2022
Check out the latest episode of "With Good Reason." I had a great time being part of an episode on distracted driving ("Put the Phone Down").
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10/18/2021
Join us for the next Science Pub, Preventing Roadway Deaths: It’s a Bit More Complicated than Blaming Drivers, on Thursday, October 21 in the Warehouse space at Smartmouth Brewing Co in Norfolk. Our featured researcher will be Bryan E. Porter, Ph.D., Associate Dean, The Graduate School & Professor of Psychology. Register here:
https://fs25.formsite.com/researchdev/ejhf2cdv0i/index.html
09/02/2021
We are now accepting applications for Excite the Dream! Excite the Dream provides an opportunity for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds to learn how to cultivate their skills in teaching, research, and grant writing and receive direction from award-winning ODU professors for their future careers in academia.
Application Deadline: September 10, 2021
To apply for the program, please visit: https://www.odu.edu/acadaffairs/faculty-diversity/excite-the-dream
07/12/2021
2021 Virginia Highway Safety Virtual Summit The Department of Motor Vehicles will host its annual Highway Safety Summit virtually through a series of webinars July 13-14 & 20-21, 2021.
07/06/2021
I'm excited to join this group of excellent scholars this coming Thursday. All of us are committed to increasing road safety, and this group is a world leader (29 years of meetings!) to discuss the latest in this endeavor. The event is free to the public -- another great opportunity for scholars everywhere. Among those I look forward to hearing include: Tova Rosenbloom, Keli Braitman, Abby Lynn, and Jing Chen's research team -- among many others.
הכנס השנתי לבטיחות בדרכים בעידן של תחבורה חכמה הכנס השנתי לבטיחות בדרכים בעידן של תחבורה חכמה
06/05/2021
The 2021 summer research team! Launching into the field tomorrow!