Matthew Laske, Ph.D.

Dr. Matthew Laske is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas. Matthew obtained his Ph.D. in Behavioral Psychology at the University of Kansas under the advisement of Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed. He obtained his M.A. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management at Appalachian State University with Dr. Tim Ludwig. He is recognized by the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS) as a Distinguished Scholar, where he assists the CCBS’s Commission on Behavioral Safety in documenting the best behavioral safety programs in the world over the last 15 years. Matthew co-authored the book The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety, which describes one of the most mature and impactful applications of behavioral science. He has designed, implemented, and assessed behavioral safety programs. His research and expertise include behavioral safety public speaking/communication. He has presented at over 50 conferences, workshops, and other trainings on workplace behavior.