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Dr. Nicole Gravina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on evaluating interventions to improve workplace safety, healthcare adherence, and employee well-being. She leads the OBM Research Lab, offering graduate and undergraduate students opportunities to conduct translational and applied research in diverse settings. Dr. Gravina has secured funding from agencies like NIH and private contracts, addressing topics such as behavior therapist shortages and wearable technology for health monitoring. She has mentored numerous students who now hold positions in academia, industry, and healthcare organizations. Her work has been recognized with awards including the 2021 OBM Network Outstanding Contribution Award and the 2019 APA Division 13 Early Career Innovation Award.
Her funded projects include collaborations with organizations to improve safety practices, design instructional materials for teaching OBM, and develop real-time health surveillance systems. Dr. Gravina teaches courses such as Organizational Behavior Management and Behavioral Approaches to Health and Safety. She emphasizes experiential learning and has pioneered a junior colleague model for student training. Her lab maintains partnerships with industry to integrate behavioral science solutions into real-world challenges. Recent research highlights include qualitative analyses of employee burnout and the impact of breaks on productivity, as well as studies on ergonomics in surgical environments.
- Education: Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis (likely from University of Florida or prior institution, not explicitly stated in text).
- Key Collaborations: Partnerships with NIH, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, and healthcare organizations for applied research.
- Lab Members: Active graduate students include Williams Espericueta Luna, Kelcie McCafferty, Davis Simmons, and Kai Williams, with former students now in leadership roles across industries.
Dr. Gravina’s research consistently bridges theoretical behavioral science with practical applications, emphasizing translational outcomes in healthcare, manufacturing, and human services. Her work often incorporates technology (e.g., wearables, AI video feedback) to enhance traditional behavioral interventions.
