
Building Community in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Jewel Parham
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In this engaging conversation, Dr. Jewel Parham shares her journey as a behavior scientist, her experiences as a first-generation PhD graduate, and her passion for values-based living. She discusses her insights on burnout in the field of behavior analysis, the importance of community, and the implications of algorithmic bias in AI systems. Dr. Parham emphasizes the need for self-reflection and collective values in building strong communities, particularly within the context of behavior analysis and education.
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https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/coded-bias/
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https://babainfo.org/conference/
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:
Episode 67: Humility, Compassion, and Reflection with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox
Episode 81: The Burnout Epidemic: Understanding the Root Causes in Behavior Analysis with Cammie Williams
Episode 158: Behavior Analysis and Artificial Intelligence with Gerron Cooper
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-158-behavior-analysis-and-artificial-intelligence/
Episode 214: Cultural Humility in Behavior Analysis with Quintara Tucker
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