B. F. Skinner Foundation 2025 Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the B. F. Skinner Foundation met on March 8 and 9, 2025 in Watertown, MA. We welcomed three new Board members: Sydney Berkman (PhD, MSEd,…
New issue of Operants magazine
The new Operants is here! Dr. Alice Shillingsburg, Operants Editor-in-Chief, writes: "In this issue, we see a description of educational reinforcement and other environmental arrangements to enhance the natural consequences…
The Merchandise Store is Open!
New Signature Series t-shirts and hats are now available in our online store! Ladies' T-shirt color: Coal. Sizes available: XS (limited availability), S, M, L, XL. Men's T-Shirt color: Mist. Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, XXXL (limited availability).…
From the new book …
Who really invented the “Skinner box,” and when was this remarkable fact revealed? Answer in Chapter 24 of Reflections on Behaviorism and Society: Extended Edition available for preorder on bfskinner.org…
The New Issue of Operants is here!
The new Operants is here! In this issue, we focus on medical treatment adherence. Dr. Alice Shillingsburg, Operants Editor-in-Chief, writes: "We include a variety of articles on behavioral procedures to promote cooperation with health and hygiene routines…
New issue of Operants is here!
In this issue, we focus on the interplay between the speaker and the listener and the role of autoclitics. Authors include Judah Axe, Andy Bondy, Olga Meleshkevich, Todd Owen, and…
You are invited to take online CEU courses from the B. F. Skinner Foundation
You are invited to take online CEU courses from the B. F. Skinner Foundation, now available on community.bfskinner.org! Register at no charge to become a Community member (login if you are already…
New: Operants Hat Available Now!
Are you an Operants magazine reader? Show your Operants style with this one size cotton twill cap with Operants embroidery detail. The cap has a hook and loop closure in the back for adjustability, and is…
B. F. Skinner Foundation’s Board of Directors Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the B. F. Skinner Foundation's Board of Directors took place on March 18-19, 2023 in Watertown, MA. Members of the Board reviewed Foundation's activities in 2022…
Happy Birthday B. F. Skinner!
March 20th is the birthday of B. F. Skinner. To celebrate, we are offering a PDF copy of Verbal Behavior: Extended Edition, one of Skinner's most widely read books, complementary* for…
Presentations from the Skinner Session are Available On-Demand
A recording of Skinner Session, an online event by B. F. Skinner Foundation is now available on-demand on behaviorlive.com. The event provides an in-depth look at the topics that Skinner discussed…
Skinner Session Online
Skinner Session coming soon!
Skinner Session, a live event by B. F. Skinner Foundation is coming to behaviorlive.com on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The event will provide an in-depth look at the topics that Skinner discussed…
Recent Issues in the Analysis of Behavior: Extended Edition
The newest installment in the the B. F. Skinner Foundation's Skinner for the 21st Century series, Recent Issues in the Analysis of Behavior: Extended Edition is available! Recent Issues, originally published in 1988, is the…
The Behavior of Organisms: Extended Edition
The Behavior of Organisms: Extended Edition is here! The B. F. Skinner Foundation is pleased to offer this new edition of B. F. Skinner’s classic work. The Extended Edition includes an article…
June Article of the Month is Here!
This month, we bring to you Paul Gavoni on Applying Behavior Analytical Principles in Sports, an interview by Walter Louie. Be sure to check out it on our community page.…
The New Issue of Operants is Here!
The first issue of Operants magazine in 2021 went out to subscribers on May 25. It is dedicated to the memory of Jack Michael. The following people have contributed: Vince…
Receive a Pen with Any Printed Book Purchase!
Purchase any printed book (hard cover or paperback) from our online store in May and receive a limited edition Verbal Behavior metal pen with B. F. Skinner's silhouette, signature, and…
Announcing Operants Article of the Month
Dear Operants reader, Join us for the launch of Operants’ Article of the Month. Operants' Article of the Month is a new look at a previously published Operants article. Our Editor-in-Chief, David Roth, chooses an…
The latest issue of Operants is here
The new issue of Operants went out to subscribers. In it, we look back at 2020 and reflect on 30 years that have passed since B. F. Skinner's death in 1990.…
The first Skinner Session on February 6, 2021
If you missed the the first Skinner Session hosted through BehaviorLive on February 6, 2021 you still can access the recording of the event. Skinner Session is a virtual event featuring lectures on…
Happy Holidays!
The B. F. Skinner Foundation's team is wishing you holidays filled with fun and laughter, and very best wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2021!
The B. F. Skinner Foundation Needs Your Support
Kristina Tillman and Julie Vargas Greetings from the B. F. Skinner Foundation,The B. F. Skinner Foundation would like to thank you, our Operants subscribers, our individual contributors, and our Foundation donors.…
20/20 t-shirts are on sale
The B. F. Skinner 20/20 t-shirts are on sale at the Foundation’s online store for $19.99. Limited quantities in black, blue, and red are still available in all sizes. All…
PDF version of Verbal Behavior:Extended Edition is now available
December 1, 2020. Today the B. F. Skinner Foundation launches the new Verbal Behavior: Extended Edition in PDF format. It is available for $2.50. We keep PDF editions as Name-Your-Price…
On passing of Jack Michael (1926-2020)
Statement from Julie Vargas, Chairman of the Board and Chief Science Officer: “It is with sorrow that the B. F. Skinner Foundation shares the news that one of its founding members,…
New issue of Operants
The latest issue of Operants magazine went out to subscribers! If you did not receive an email with the link, please check your “spam” or “junk” folder. You could prevent…
New issue of Operants is here!
The new issue of Operants magazine is out! It is largely focused on what Skinnerians refer to as inner, or private, events: thoughts, consciousness, and feelings. The authors are covering…
Labor Day Promotion Extended
Did you get the newest B. F. Skinner Foundation's newsletter sent out to all subscribers last week? If not please check your spam folder. A few people told us they…
Labor Day
If you are looking for an end-of-summer deal please consider purchasing one of our Skinner 2020 shirts. They are $5 off for the Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday) when you…
New Colors for 20/20 T-Shirt
When we designed and produced our 20/20 t-shirts, we did not realize how popular they would be. The original color has almost sold through some of the larger sizes. The…
New issue of Operants is out!
The new issue of Operants magazine was released to subscribers! It features articles on Dr. Barry Lowenkron's contributions to the science of behavior, as well as conceptual and applied extensions…
May 5, 2020: Giving Tuesday Now
Dear B. F. Skinner Foundation supporter, We are not aware of a single non-profit that is not hit hard by the current health crisis. If you are considering a donation…
Skinner’s Birthday 2020
B. F. Skinner was born on March 20, 1904. As always, we want you to be a part of the celebrations. We understand that in this time of social distancing…
Quote of the Day continues with Upon Further Reflection
Starting February 10, the B. F. Skinner Foundation continues its project Skinner’s Quote of the Day with quotes from Upon Further Reflection (1987). The project launched on January 4, 2016.…
Support the B. F. Skinner Foundation
Dear Friend, I am sure that you, like my husband Ernie and me, are bombarded with appeals from organizations, many of which you would like to support. In the next…
The new issue of Operants is out!
The new issue of Operants magazine just went out to the subscribers! We are using a new email delivery system, so if you are a subscriber but did not receive…
October 2019 Update
TRANSLATIONS in PROGRESS The Foundation continues to receive requests to translate Skinner books into languages other than English. On October 4th the Foundation received a request by the Spanish publisher…
June 2019 Update
Dear Friends, The B. F. Skinner Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Our first board meeting was held on May 28th, 1989 in Milwaukee, WI. We recently had our 30th…
Skinner’s Quote of the Day Continues with Reflections on Behaviorism and Society
Skinner’s Quote of the Day Continues Dear Readers, Starting today, the B. F. Skinner Foundation continues its project Skinner’s Quote of the Day with quotes from Reflections on Behaviorism and…
THE TECHNOLOGY OF TEACHING translation
The Technology of Teaching is published in Italian.
Celebrate Skinner’s Birthday with a Free Book
B. F. Skinner was born March 20, 1904. The B. F. Skinner Foundation celebrates his birthday by offering the PDF version his first book, The Behavior of Organisms (1938) for free.…
Skinner’s Quote of the Day Continues in 2018
Dear Readers, Starting today, the B. F. Skinner Foundation continues its project Skinner's Quote of the Day with Contingencies of Reinforcement, 1969. As before, the selected quotes will be published…
Operants Podcast
Operants podcast is available for download. Sheila Habarad hosts Dr. Julie Vargas, Dr. Joyce Tu, Bruna Colombo dos Santos, and Monalisa Leão. Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes. Here is the…
The Technology of Teaching available in e-book formats
The collection of B. F. Skinner's works on education, The Technology of Teaching, is now available in electronic formats. Exclusive to the B. F. Skinner Foundation's bookstore is the PDF,…
Teaching Machine for the New Generation
The Analysis of Behavior: A Program for Self-Instruction by James G. Holland and B. F. Skinner introduced behavior analysis to thousands of students. The program produced a superior level of…
New Board of Directors Member
David C. Palmer has replaced Brenda Terzich-Garland as a member of the Board of Directors of the B. F. Skinner Foundation. We thank Brenda for her service and look forward…
New edition of Operants delivered to subscribers
The Quarter I, 2016 issue has been delivered to subscribers and it features a wealth of material on the history of behavioral science. Enjoy a trip back in time to…
Behavior of Organisms available in e-book formats
B. F. Skinner's first book, The Behavior of Organisms is now available in electronic formats. Exclusive to the B. F. Skinner Foundation's bookstore (https://www.bfskinner.org/shop-2/) is the PDF, priced at $0.99.…
New Project: Skinner’s Quote of the Day
On January 4, 2016, the B. F. Skinner Foundation launched a new project – Skinner's Quote of the Day. Quotes from B. F. Skinner works, selected by renowned scientists, appear…
Quarter IV, 2015 Edition of Operants Magazine
Quarter IV edition of Operants magazine went out to subscribers on December 30, 2015. This edition is a special one: We remember B. F. Skinner 25 years after his death…