Mapping Behavior Around the Virus: Behavioral Scientists Examine Activity Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Hosted by the KU Institute for Policy & Social Research and The Commons.

Researchers at KU explore a range of topics that provide context for understanding current events. This discussion illustrates some of the ways in which student, postdoctoral, and faculty research is creating understanding around the virus and opening doors for interpersonal understanding.

Panelists:

Dr. Vincent Francisco
Applied Behavioral Science / Center for Community Health and Development, Life Span Institute
Dr. Kyle Metta
Center for Community Health and Development, Life Span Institute
Megah Shah
Center for Community Health and Development, Life Span Institute
Radhia Abdirahman
Center for Community Health and Development, Life Span Institute
Dr. Ward Lyles
KU School of Public Affairs & Administration / Center for Compassionate & Sustainable Communities


This event will address responses to questions like:
What can we learn from behavioral sciences during this pandemic?
What is participatory modeling, and how is it used?
How does this work offer ideas for interpersonal understanding and policy-making?

How has this work engaged communities, and how does it serve them?
Where are there opportunities for compassionate community on campus?