Kristen Rost

Kristen Rost is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School. With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has held faculty roles at Troy University and Virginia Military Institute, alongside a research scientist position at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

• Ph.D. in Psychology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York (2012)
• M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Florida Institute of Technology (2006)
• B.S. in Psychology and English, Western Michigan University (2004)

Dr. Rost's research bridges basic and applied behavior analysis. Her foundational work investigates how humans value choice and the variables shaping choice-making preferences. In organizational behavior management, she focuses on workplace safety and health systems, emphasizing participatory approaches and behavioral interventions. Her teaching employs behavior-analytic strategies to enhance student engagement and collaborative learning in online asynchronous environments.

Key trends in her publications include interteaching methodologies in education, analysis of safety systems in high-risk industries, and experimental studies on choice preferences. Her work frequently intersects behavioral science with practical applications in occupational safety, organizational psychology, and pedagogical innovation.