Sociedad Mexicana de Análisis de la Conducta – 2025 Chapter Update

By Rosalinda Arroyo

Challenges and Prospects for the Sociedad Mexicana de Análisis de la Conducta (SMAC)

The Mexican Society for Behavior Analysis (MSBA) is a non-profit organization established in 1975 whose purposes were a) disseminating behavior analysis among psychologist and other disciplines; b) establishing links with similar associations in Mexico and foreign countries; c) advising institutions and associations regarding behavior analysis issues; d) publishing the Mexican Journal of Behavior Analysis; and e) organizing seminars, scientific events, and annual meetings, promoting communication among behavior analysts in Mexico.

Therefore, one of the main activities is its annual congress; last edition, the XXXIII Mexican Congress of Behavior Analysis, was held in Merida, Yucatan, from September 9 to 11, 2024. This congress was held for the first time in the southern part of the country, which allowed us to make strategic contacts, sign a collaboration agreement and have a very successful congress. We had more than 500 registered attendees, highlighting the fact that there was substantial student participation and interest: more than 200 undergraduate students attended the activities that included five keynote lectures, 10 guest lectures, 18 symposia, and four poster sessions.

Like every year, Trajectory Awards were given, on this occasion to Dr. Maria Luisa Cepeda Islas in the Experimental Behavior Analysis category and Dr. Silvia Morales Chaine in the Applied Behavior Analysis category. As a way of encouraging student enrollment, the 6th Behavioral Analysis Thesis Contest was held, which receives more and more applicants every year.

Additionally, we announce the Mentorship Program developed by the Special Group of Women in Behavior Analysis (GEMAC). The main objective of this mentoring program is to empower Mexican undergraduate and graduate female students, as well as to highlight the role and leadership of women.

A very important announcement is that this year our society celebrates its 50th anniversary. In addition to our annual convention, we will have different activities such as webinars, videos and contests. We invite you to stay tuned for more information https://www.smac.org.mx.