Four Corners ABA – 2025 Annual Report – Inside Behavior Analysis

By Nicole Bank

The Four Corners ABA (4CABA) mission is to promote the science of behavior and evidence-based technologies derived from the basic science in the Four Corners region of the U.S. (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico), providing behavior analysts with an intellectual home. Chapter membership is open to anyone who is interested in the science and practice of behavior analysis. Most of our members have physical and/or academic roots in the Four Corners region. There are numerous benefits to being a 4CABA member, including being a part of a group of individuals who value the science and practice of behavior analysis and enjoy being part of a strong, productive, and vibrant community of scholars and practitioners. If you are interested in being a part of 4CABA, please take a look at our website for more information (www.4caba.org). In our ongoing efforts to increase membership and let other behavior analysts know what we’ve been up to, 4CABA also hosts an expo booth at the ABAI Annual Conventions. Make sure to stop by and say hello if you’re attending the next Annual ABAI Convention—we’ll be there!

The 18th Annual 4CABA Conference (2025)
The 18th Annual 4CABA Conference will be held at The Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 4-5, 2025, organized by President Janet Twyman. This year’s theme, “The Science of Learning: Better Teaching Through Behavior Analysis,” will focus on transforming education and training through behavior science. The conference will feature a diverse range of presentations, including educational strategies, environmental enrichment, and innovative applications of behavior science.

Invited speakers and sessions will include:

Denise Ross
Kelsia King
Rick Hester
Robert Pennington
Anna Linnehan
Brendan Boehr
Ellie Kazemi
Adam Hockman

Key Highlights:

Dixie Eastridge Memorial Speaker: Dr. Starlette Sharp, Associate Program Officer, National Academy of Science Engineering and Medicine.
Friday Evening Events: Will include a poster session and social hour, fostering networking opportunities among professionals, researchers, and students.
Closing Remarks: Dr. Pat Friman, who will emphasize the practical applications of behavior science in education and training.

We Will Host a Special Conference Add-On:
A Behavioral Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, led by invited speaker Rick Hester. This optional guided tour will provide attendees with an up-close look at behavioral science in action, focusing on animal behavior and welfare.

Looking Ahead:
The 19th Annual Four Corners ABA Conference is scheduled for spring 2026 in Arizona. Stay tuned for updates on our website (www.4caba.org). We hope to see you next year!