Ryan Redner

Ryan Redner is a Professor and Program Director of the Behavior Analysis and Therapy program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU). He holds a Ph.D. from Western Michigan University and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Vermont in Behavior and Health. His research focuses on personal health choices, behavioral economics, and the development of interventions like the Step it UP! Game to address issues such as sedentary lifestyles and impulsive behaviors.

Redner’s recent work includes evaluating the Step it UP! Game’s efficacy in increasing physical activity among adults with disabilities and exploring behavioral pedagogy topics like cell phone policies in college classrooms. His publications span peer-reviewed journals, addressing resurgence, punishment-induced behavioral changes, and tobacco use disorders. He teaches courses such as BAT 535 Behavioral Observation and Assessment Methods and BAT 503 Basic Behavior Analysis.

Current Research Trends: Redner’s recent articles emphasize physical activity interventions, behavioral economics, and technology-related distractions in education. The Step it UP! Game has demonstrated effectiveness across diverse populations, while studies on cigarette consumption and moral injury highlight his applications of behavioral economics to public health.