Fernanda Oda
PhD, Behavioral Psychology, University of Kansas (KU), 2024
MA, Behavior Analysis, University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), 2019
BA, Psychology, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Brazil, 2013
My name is Fernanda Oda (she/her), and I am a behavioral scientist dedicated to teaching and mentoring. My students often describe me as passionate, caring, creative, and committed to their success. I value the opportunity to learn from and support students throughout their academic journeys.
My teaching philosophy centers on ensuring that education is safe, accessible, effective, and enjoyable. By fostering safety and upholding policies that safeguard dignity and respect, I strive to make every student feel they belong. I prioritize creating an inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable, respected, and valued. I am committed to accessibility and equity, designing courses that accommodate the needs of diverse learners and removing barriers to success. As a behavioral scientist, I approach teaching as a dynamic process, continuously refining my syllabi based on data, student feedback, and best practices in inclusive education. My goal is to help students develop meaningful skills and repertoires, ensuring the learning process is both impactful and engaging. I am devoted to cultivating an academic environment that is both effective and enjoyable. By integrating evidence-based practices with creativity and care, I aim to inspire students and foster their growth as learners and future professionals.
- Verbal behavior
- Culture and social behavior
- Bias
- Decision making and choice
- Social justice and DEI
- Conceptual, Applied and Translational Research
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Oda, F. S., & Stiehl, C. M. (Accepted for publication). Sexual orientation and gender Identity (SOGI): A tutorial on ethical data practices. Behavior Analysis in Practice.
Oda, F. S. (2023). Behavior analysis and feminism in influential American journals: Review of publications from 1970 to 2022. In R. Pinheiro, & T. Medrado, Debates on Feminism and Behavior Analysis – Volume 2. Instituto Par [chapter in Portuguese]
Oda, F. S., LeComte, R. S., Reed, D. D. (2023). DO NOT read this article: the effects of autoclitics and nudge on choosing. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40616-023-00186-z
Reed, D. D., Kaplan, B. K., Oda, F. S., & Strickland, J. C. (2023). Extra-experimental scarcity impacts hypothetical operant demand: A natural SARS-CoV-2 experiment. Behavioural Processes, 205, 104817. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2022.104817
Oda, F. S., Reed, D. D., & Luiselli, J. (2022). Ethically communicating research findings. In D. J. Cox, Syed, N. Y., M. T. Brodhead, & S. P. Quigley, Research Ethics in Behavior Analysis: From Laboratory to Clinic and Classroom. Elsevier.
Oda, F. S., Lechago, S. A., Silva, B. E., Hunt, J. C. (2022). An experimental analysis on gender-biased verbal behavior and self-editing in an analogue of online chat. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.763
