Spend 4 nights in San Francisco attending the ABAI convention—diving into talks, posters, and the Expo while also exploring the culture and energy of the city with classmates.
5 days travel at
$1,250 plus tuition
PSY 399 / PSY 717
3 or 4 Credit Hours
Instructed by
Dr. Kate Kellum
Priority Deadline
March 6, 2026
Travel Overview
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
What You'll Learn
- Experience the ABAI annual convention by attending talks, poster sessions, and the Expo.
- Build professional skills through networking with graduate programs, employers, faculty, and peers.
- Strengthen leadership and lifelong learning skills in real-world professional contexts.
- Apply knowledge of Behavior Analysis to guide your own academic and career development.
- Reflect on your learning through daily check-ins and a final grade conference with Dr. Kate.
What You'll Do
- Attend the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention in San Francisco — the largest gathering of behavior analysts in the world (ABAI Convention website).
- Participate in symposiums, panels, and paper sessions featuring leading researchers and practitioners.
- Explore the ABAI Expo, visiting booths from graduate programs, employers, and professional organizations.
- Engage with poster presenters, learning directly from researchers while collecting insights (and signatures!).
- Join networking events with faculty, professionals, and fellow students through structured and informal gatherings.
- Take part in mock-tail hours hosted by Dr. Kate for reflection and community building.
- Experience the ABAI Social on Monday evening, connecting with professionals in a lively and relaxed setting.
All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.
Meet Your Instructors
All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences.
Dr. Kate Kellum
Instructional Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, & Assistant Chair
kkellum@olemiss.edu
Kate holds a masters degree in education from Purdue University and a doctoral degree in psychology from the University of Nevada Reno. She has considerable experience in assessment of educational and research activities, time-series research design, and performance measurement/improvement.
For over 25 years, she has been consulting with schools, universities, and non-profits in the USA and the UK to enhance their ability to implement contextual changes and measure learning and organizational outcomes. Kate regularly designs and conducts research on student learning and preferences.
Kate is an active presenter at national and international conferences and accidentally has more cats than people at her house.
"I can’t wait to bring students to the ABAI convention—it’s like stepping into the biggest classroom in the world for Behavior Analysis. You’ll hear ideas that challenge you, meet people who could shape your future, and even pick up some free SWAG along the way. It’s a one-of-a-kind chance to learn, explore, and see how our field comes alive in the real world."
– Dr. Kellum