The Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute

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Synergistic Mindsets Paper Appears in Nature
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A 30-minute, self-administered online “synergistic mindsets” training module can protect adolescents from unhealthy responses to stress and related mental health consequences, according to new research appearing in Nature

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Global Mindset Initiative: Research Papers for Yidan Prize
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The Institute partnered with the Yidan Prize Foundation to build a network of global leaders and researchers in education, social psychology, and behavioral economics.

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Keynote at SXSW EDU 2020
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Carol Dweck, Mary Murphy and David Yeager present research at the virtual SXSW EDU 2020 Keynote on the research in science of human motivation for the next decade

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Areas of Focus

The TxBSPI seeks to be a central organizing structure at UT Austin for social and behavioral science research focused on solutions to inequality in the pathways to adulthood.

Education & Workforce

Experimental approaches for broadening participation in advanced coursework and careers that provide a living wage.

Health

Promoting better responses to stress and motivating healthy behaviors such as adherence with medical regimens.

Social Justice, Crime, & Policing

Reducing disparities in the criminal justice system by promoting more respectful treatment from enforcement officers in schools and communities.

Political Behavior

Behavioral approaches to promoting a more inclusive electorate and and reducing political animosity.

Data & Research Infrastructure

Reducing the per-study cost of large, generalizable studies through shared R&D infrastructure and public use datasets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Training and mentoring the next generation of scholars who will add their diverse voices to the future of the social and behavioral sciences.

Research Initiatives

Current Major Collaborative Research Initiatives

Programs

Visiting Scholar Fellowships

Residential and non-residential fellowships for prominent external scholars in academia and industry to contribute to TxBSPI initiatives.

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Affiliated Faculty Program

Program for UT Austin faculty to benefit from TxBSPI resources and launch novel research programs.

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Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship

Bridge program for junior scholars to receive training and mentoring to prepare for graduate school.

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Open volunteer and paid research assistantships for current UT Austin undergraduates.

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