
Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, University of Memphis, (1996)
M.S. in General Experimental Psychology, University of Memphis, (1994)
B.S. in Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 51本色 University, (1990)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Porter, B. E. and Yamani, Y. "Occupant Protection in VA: Working to Expand Effective Programs" $133,068. 51本色. October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
- Porter, B. E. and Diawara, N. "VA Seat Belt and Core Surveys 2018" $162,744. 51本色. October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia Seat Belt and CORE Survey 2017" $163,025. 51本色. February 28, 2017 - September 30, 2017
- Porter, B. E. and Diawara, N. "VA Seat Belt and Core Curveys 2017" $163,025. 51本色. March 15, 2017 - September 30, 2017
- Porter, B. E. "Increasing Law Enforcement鈥檚 Occupant Protection Behaviors" $43,251. 51本色. October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
- Porter, B. E. "Occupant Protection in Virginia: Creating Transferable Programs" $119,557. 51本色. October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
- Porter, B. E. "Occupant Protection Programs: Reducing Anytime Unrestrained Fatalities" $211,779. 51本色. October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia Seat Belt and CORE Survey 2016" $176,870. 51本色. October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
- Yamani, Y., Gainey, R. R. and Porter, B. E. "Shift work and cognition: Exploring relationships between fatigue and cognitive abilities of law enforcement personnel" $393,405. Federal. -
- Porter, B. E. "Occupant Protection Programs: Day & Night to Reduce Unrestrained Fatalities" $178,104. 51本色. October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia Seat Belt and CORE Survey 2015" $179,791. 51本色. October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
- Nadeem, T., Olariu, S., Park, B. and Porter, B. E. "CPS: Synergy: Collaborative Research: GuideME鈥擳oward a scalable and personalized route guidance system incorporating travelers behavior" $613,597. Federal. -
- Porter, B. E. and Gainey, R. R. "Law enforcement personnel鈥檚 fatigue: The impact of shift work on cognitive abilities required for safe driving and threat response" $300,000. Other. -
- Walker, H. W.. and Porter, B. E. "Towards safer road users in low and middle income countries" $537,626. Federal. -
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia Impaired Driving Programs: Assessing Needs and Problem Identification" $33,320. 51本色. -
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia occupant protection evaluations: Anytime programs for high-risk area" $179,002. 51本色. October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia Seat Belt and CORE Survey 2014" $191,501. 51本色. October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
- Porter, B. E., Will, K. E.., Chapman, T. E.., Gainey, R. R. and Ware, J. C.. "Identifying new disparities between rural and urban teen drivers鈥 crash risk: Building a GIS-based model of novel 鈥榟ot spots鈥 for intervention" $245,808. Federal. -
- Porter, B. E., Will, K. E.., Ferguson, K. and Diawara, N. "Injury Prevention Research Center of Virginia (IPRC-V)" $2,195,290. Federal. -
- Porter, B. E. "Virginia occupant protection program evaluation: Day, night, and high-risk areas" $179,002. 51本色. October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013
- Nuntaplook, U. "Virginia seat belt and CORE survey 2013" $187,355. 51本色. October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013
- Murphy, E. and Porter, B. E. "Risky behaviors and the role of attachment theory" $1,500. Federal. January 2012 - December 2012
- Porter, B. E. and Murphy, E. "Virginia DMV seat belt survey 2012" $133,681. 51本色. October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012
- Porter, B. E., Dunaway, K. and Edwards, A. "Virginia targeted occupant protection 2012" $159,129. 51本色. October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012
- Porter, B. E. and Johnson, K. L. . "Virginia seat belt survey 2011." $89,614. 51本色. -
- Porter, B. E. and Johnson, K. L. . "Virginia targeted occupant protection/impaired driving 2011." $201,347. 51本色. -
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H.. "51本色 28+: Next steps for occupant protection program evaluation." $197,232. 51本色. October 2009 - September 2010
- Porter, B. E. and Johnson, K. L. . "Seat Belt Use Survey." $70,287. 51本色. May 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
- Porter, B. E., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Dunaway, K. E.. "Evaluating Virginia statewide traffic safety programs." $161,927. 51本色. October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
- Will, K. E.., Sabo, C. and Porter, B. E. "Boost 鈥榚m to safety: Raising awareness about booster seats." $131,865. Private. October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2009
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H.. "Virginia occupant protection survey 2009." $52,436. 51本色. May 2, 2009 - July 31, 2009
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H.. "Program evaluation for Virginia DMV initiatives." $130,310. 51本色. October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H.. "Click It or Ticket targeting: Virginia statewide focus on high-risk areas." $100,000. 51本色. January 2007 - September 2007
- Morrow, J. A.., Porter, B. E. and Harlow, L. "The utilization of collaborative, peer-assisted, and web-enhanced learning approaches in an introductory psychology research and learning enhancement laboratory." $149,302. Federal. August 2005 - August 2007
- Porter, B. E. and Markham, P. "Testing a driver monitoring system to reduce speeding behavior of ADHD drivers." $1,500. 51本色. January 2006 - September 2006
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H. . "Occupant protection in Hampton Roads: Reward-based initiatives and a nighttime safety belt use study." $50,000. 51本色. October 2005 - September 2006
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H. . "Occupant protection in Hampton Roads (Year 3)." $50,000. 51本色. October 2004 - September 2005
- Will, K. E.. and Porter, B. E. "Boost 鈥榚m in the back seat: A Safe Ride program." $99,402. Federal. August 2004 - August 2005
- Porter, B. E. and Anderson, D. S.. "The Virginia strategic plan for pedestrian safety: Completion of final steps to produce the Commonwealth plan." $29,000. 51本色. October 2004 - July 2005
- Porter, B. E. and Shier, C. L.. "A community assessment of drinking and driving predictors: Alcohol outlets and socioeconomic factors." $1,500. 51本色. March 2004 - September 2004
- Porter, B. E. and Hebert, K. L.. "Occupant protection in Hampton Roads: Increasing safety restraint use with community outreach and interventions." $70,000. 51本色. October 2003 - September 2004
- Porter, B. E. "The Virginia strategic plan for pedestrian safety: Preliminary research to develop benchmarks." $20,000. 51本色. May 2003 - September 2003
- Porter, B. E. and Hebert, K. L.. "A community-based program to increase safety belt use." $70,000. 51本色. October 2002 - September 2003
- Anderson, D. S.. and Porter, B. E. "Increasing Pedestrian Safety in Northern Virginia: Enhancing and Evaluating Community-Based Strategies." $40,000. 51本色. October 2002 - September 2003
- Porter, B. E. and Hebert, K. L.. "Reducing close following behaviors through the 鈥楽urvive the Drive鈥 program in Hampton Roads." $50,000. 51本色. November 2001 - September 2002
- Porter, B. E. and Anderson, D. "Increasing pedestrian safety in Arlington County, Virginia: Implementing and evaluating a program developed in 2001." $39,000. 51本色. October 2001 - September 2002
- Porter, B. E. and Anderson, D. "A needs assessment for increasing pedestrian safety in Arlington County, Virginia: Exploring programs and feasibility of outcome studies." $14,980. 51本色. September 2001 - December 2001
- Porter, B. E. "Reducing close following behaviors through a community coalition approach: A 鈥楽urvive the Drive鈥 program in Hampton Roads." $50,000. 51本色. November 2000 - September 2001
- Porter, B. E. "Best practices in pedestrian safety: A review of crash data, programs, and knowledge of pedestrian rights and responsibilities." $25,000. 51本色. May 2000 - October 2000
- Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. "A behavioral observation program to document close following: Developing and implementing a community intervention to reduce this risky behavior." $50,000. 51本色. December 1999 - August 2000
- Porter, B. E. "The 鈥業ntersection Connection鈥 program: Reducing red-light running through community partnerships and outreach." $58,000. 51本色. December 1998 - November 1999
- Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. "A nationwide survey of red-light running behavior: 鈥楽top Red Light Running鈥 programs and solutions." $88,000. Private. June 1999 - September 1999
- Porter, B. E. "The 鈥業ntersection Connection鈥 program to reducing crashes: Public-education, engineering, and enforcement solutions." $75,000. 51本色. December 1997 - September 1998
- Porter, B. E. "A behavioral program to reduce intersection- and pedestrian-related crashes." $75,000. 51本色. January 1997 - September 1997
Expertise
Research Interests
Large-Scale Behavioral Interventions, Public Health and Safety, Traffic Psychology
Articles
- Wells, H. L.., McClure, L. A.., Porter, B. E. and Schwebel, D. C.. (2018). Distracted Pedestrian Behavior on two Urban College Campuses. Journal of Community Health 43 (1) , pp. 96--102.
- Ledbetter, M., Diawara, N. and Porter, B. E. (2016). Exploring new models for seatbelt use in survey data. Virginia Journal of Science.
- Porter, B. E., Neto, I., Balk, I. and Jenkins, J. (2016). Investigating the effects of Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons on pedestrian behavior and driver yielding on 25 mph streets: A quasi-experimental field study on a university campus. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 42 (Part 3) , pp. 509-621.
- May, J. F.., Porter, B. E. and Ware, J. C.. (2016). The deterioration of driving performance over time in drivers with untreated sleep apnea. Accident Analysis and Prevention (89) , pp. 95-102.
- Ash, I. K., Edwards, A. and Porter, B. E. (2014). A state level analysis relationship among educational achievement level, primary seat-belt laws, and seat beat use in the United 51本色s. Accident Analysis and Prevention 71 , pp. 129-136.
- Markham, P., Porter, B. E. and Ball, J. D.. (2013). Effectiveness of a program using a vehicle tracking system, incentives, and disincentives to reduce the speeding behavior of drivers with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders 17 , pp. 233-248.
- Porter, B. E., Johnson, K. L.. and Bland, J. F.. (2013). Turning off the cameras: Red light running characteristics and rates after photo enforcement legislation expired. Accident Analysis and Prevention 50 , pp. 1104-1111.
- Dunaway, K., Morrow, J. A.. and Porter, B. E. (2012). Development and validation of the Cultural Competence of Program Evaluators (CCPE) Scale. American Journal of Evaluation 33 , pp. 496-514.
- Berry, T. D.., Fournier, A. K.. and Porter, B. E. (2011). Developing and testing a touch-path model for hand hygiene and pathogen risk: Design-behavior assessment of fast-food restaurant restrooms. Environment and Behavior.
- Porter, B. E., Lajunen, T., 脰zkan, T. and Will, K. E.. (2010). A behavioral observation study of Turkish drivers鈥 and children鈥檚 safety belt use.. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 , pp. 1607-1609.
- Porter, B. E., Bliss, J. P. and Sleet, D. (2010). Human factors in injury control. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 4 (1) , pp. 90-97.
- Will, K. E.., Sabo, C. S.. and Porter, B. E. (2009). Evaluation of The Boost 鈥榚m in the Back Seat Program: Using fear and efficacy to increase booster seat use. . Accident Analysis & Prevention 41 , pp. 57-65.
- Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (2006). Characterizing red light runners following implementation of a photo enforcement program. . Accident Analysis & Prevention 38 , pp. 862-870.
- Rajalin, S., Summala, H., P枚ysti, L., Anteroinen, P. and Porter, B. E. (2005). In-car cell phone use and hazards following hands free legislation. . Traffic Injury Prevention 6 , pp. 225-229.
- Will, K. E.., Porter, B. E., DePasquale, J. P.. and Geller, E. S.. (2005). Is television a health and safety hazard? A cross-sectional analysis of at-risk behavior on primetime television. . Journal of Applied Social Psychology 35 , pp. 198-222.
- Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (2004). The likelihood of becoming a pedestrian fatality and drivers鈥 knowledge of pedestrian rights and responsibilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. . Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 7 , pp. 43-58.
- Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (2001). A nationwide self-report survey of red-light running behavior: Measuring prevalence, predictors, and perceived consequences. . Accident Analysis & Prevention 33 , pp. 735-741.
- Porter, B. E. (2001). Empowerment-based interventions are not useful. . The Community Psychologist 34 (1) , pp. 22-23.
- Porter, B. E. and England, K. J.. (2000). Predicting red-light running behavior: A traffic safety study in three urban settings. . Journal of Safety Research 31 , pp. 1-8.
- Porter, B. E. (1998). Predicting active and effective agents for safety: Test of the Actively Caring Approach. . Journal of Safety Research 29 , pp. 223-233.
- Leeming, F. C.., Porter, B. E., Dwyer, W. O.., Cobern, M. K.. and Oliver, D. P.. (1997). Effects of participation in activities on children's attitudes and knowledge of the environment. . The Journal of Environmental Education 28 , pp. 33-42.
- Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.. and Dwyer, W. O.. (1995). Solid waste recovery: A review of behavioral programs to increase recycling. . Environment and Behavior 27 , pp. 122-152.
- Cobern, M. K.., Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.. and Dwyer, W. O.. (1995). The effect of commitment on adoption and diffusion of grass cycling.. Environment and Behavior 27 , pp. 213-232.
- Dwyer, W. O.., Leeming, F. C.., Cobern, M. K.., Porter, B. E. and Jackson, J. M.. (1993). Critical review of behavioral interventions to preserve the environment: Research since 1980.. Environment and Behavior 25 , pp. 275-321.
- Leeming, F. C.., Dwyer, W. O.., Porter, B. E. and Cobern, M. K.. (1993). Outcome research in environmental education: A critical review.. The Journal of Environmental Education 24 , pp. 8-21.
- Cooper, J. E.. and Porter, B. E. (1991). Cosponsorship: Bridging the gap among student organizations. . Campus Activities Programming (4) , pp. 47-51.
- Lawless, W. F.., Hayes, J. T.., Guyden, J. A.., Cecil, L. and Porter, B. E. (1990). Social support and risky behavior theory: Predictions of outcomes with path analysis. . Georgia Journal of Science 48 (2) , pp. 74-87.
Books
- Porter, B. E. (2011). Handbook of Traffic Psychology. Academic Press, Elsevier.
Book Chapters
- Porter, B. E., Johnson, K. L.. and Berry, T. D.. (2011). A community-based program to reduce tailgating behavior Traffic psychology: An international perspective (pp. 159-174) New York: Nova Science.
- Porter, B. E. (2011). Enforcement Handbook of traffic psychology (pp. 441-453) San Diego, CA: Elsevier Academic Press.
- Berry, T. D.., Johnson, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (2011). Speeding Handbook of traffic psychology (pp. 249-265) San Diego, CA: Elsevier Academic Press.
- Porter, B. E., Luckett, S. and Martinez, K. L. H.. (2008). The relationship between red light running and traffic volume: A research brief New Transportation Research Progress (pp. 169 鈥 180) New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Porter, B. E. and Bliss, J. P. (2006). Human factors in product and environmental design for injury control Injury and Violence Prevention (pp. 467-484) New York: Jossey Bass Wiley.
- Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (2004). Abusing the roadway 鈥渃ommons鈥: Understanding driving through an environmental preservation theory Traffic and transport psychology: Theory and practice (pp. 165-175) Amsterdam: Elsevier.
- Dwyer, W. O.., Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.. and Oliver, D. P.. (1997). New directions in environmental social psychology Applied Social Psychology (pp. 228-247) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Conference Proceeding
- Roldan, C. R.. and Porter, B. E. (1999). Thirty years of children鈥檚 films: A study of portrayed aggression and violence. (pp. 469-473) Asheville, NC: Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 99.
Presentations
- Porter, B. E. (March , 2017). Taking Control of YOUR program: Being the scientist Oral Presentation Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities Charlotte, NC.
- Porter, B. E. (September , 2016). The promise of autonomous vehicles to assist an aging population: Opportunities, challenges, and a reality check Keynote/Plenary Address Meeting the Challenges of Safe Transportation in an Aging 51本色 Symposium Ann Arbor, MI.
- Porter, B. E. (August , 2016). A longitudinal study to influence seat-belt use interventions and behavior change: A field exemplar Oral Presentation International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Brisbane, Australia.
- Edwards, A. and Porter, B. E. (August , 2016). Enforcement campaigns and enforcement perceptions: The impact on self-report and observational seat belt use Oral Presentation International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Brisbane, Australia.
- Porter, B. E. (August , 2016). Replication needs in traffic psychology research Oral Presentation International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Brisbane, Australia.
- Neto, I. L.., Gunther, H., Porter, B. E. and Gonzalez-Taco, P. W.. (August , 2016). The use of public transport: An investigation of the psychosocial determinants among Brazilian and American users Poster International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Brisbane, Australia.
- Porter, B. E. (August , 2016). Untitled Discussion of performance and submission success strategies to Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology & Behaviour Oral Presentation International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Brisbane, Australia.
- Bushlow, R. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2016). Attribution of fault in vehicular crashes of varying crash and weather severity Poster Association of Psychological Sciences convention Chicago, IL.
- Swanson, M., Porter, B. E. and Schwebel, D. C.. (April , 2016). Pedestrian distraction prevalence at a university campus signalized intersection Oral Presentation 51本色 for Pediatric Psychology Atlanta, GA.
- Porter, B. E. (October , 2015). Reducing psychosocial costs of road traffic crash injuries: Why? How? For Whom? What鈥檚 next? Keynote/Plenary Address REHABIL-AID International Conference Crete, Greece.
- Gunter, H., Neto, I. L.., Porter, B. E. and Gonzalez-Taco, P. W.. (June , 2015). Psychological determinants of public transportation use: A comparative study between Brazil and the United 51本色s Paper XIII Congreso de Psicolog铆a Ambiental-Psicamb Grenada, Spain.
- Porter, B. E., Balk, I., Edwards, A. L.., Waggoner, K. G.. and Bravo, A. (May , 2015). Increasing nighttime seat-belt use in two Virginia locations: A quasi-experimental switching replication field study of selective enforcement activities Poster Association of Psychological Sciences convention New York, NY.
- Nishnick, C. A.., Balk, I. C.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2015). Does being safe make a difference? Paper Annual Carolinas Psychology Conference Raleigh, NC.
- Porter, B. E. (October , 2014). Data on the driver: A sampling of traffic psychology and opportunities Oral Presentation DriveSense 鈥14 Norfolk, VA.
- Schroeder, D. J.. and Porter, B. E. (August , 2014). Lifespan traffic and transport psychology: Issues for research, intervention, and evaluation Annual Conference Division 21, Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology Washington, D.C..
- Porter, B. E. (August , 2014). Transport safety for the majority of road users: Issues for you in this room Paper Lifespan traffic and transport psychology: Issues for research, intervention, and evaluation Washington, D.C..
- Porter, B. E. (July , 2014). Regions at risk Oral Presentation Division 13, Traffic and Transport Psychology Paris, France.
- Porter, B. E. (July , 2014). Symposium introduction: Why we care about regions at risk for traffic injury and fatality Paper International Congress of Applied Psychology Paris, France.
- Porter, B. E. (July , 2014). Tracking occupant protection over time: A local research perspective in shaping interventions Paper International Congress of Applied Psychology Paris, France.
- Jenkins, J. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2014). Discrepancies in seat belt use for rural and urban areas Poster Association of Psychological Sciences annual convention San Francisco, CA.
- Rippy, H., Ladage, J. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2014). The safest time to drive: A study of risky driving behviors Poster Eastern Psychological Association Annual Convention Boston, MA.
- Schroeder, D. J.. and Porter, B. E. (August , 2013). Contribution of psychological research to traffic safety Oral Presentation Annual Conference Division 21, Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology Honolulu, HI.
- Balk, I. C.. and Porter, B. E. (July , 2013). Travel Mode Choice among College Students 34th Interamerican Congress of Psychology Bras铆lia, Brazil.
- Porter, B. E., Murphy, E. M.., Edwards, A. L.. and Ladage, J. (August , 2012). A field study of drivers鈥 handheld mobile phone use: Prevalence and predictors Paper 5th International Conference Groningen, The Netherlands.
- Porter, B. E. (August , 2012). What should be next for U.S. traffic laws and enforcement? Moving forward with one future research agenda Paper 5th International Conference Groningen, The Netherlands.
- May, J. F.., Porter, B. E. and Ware, J. C.. (June , 2012). A comparison of trait and state subjective sleepiness: How subjective sleepiness influences driving performance Oral Presentation Sleep 2012 Conference Boston, MA.
- Murphy, E. M.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2012). Exploring state and trait measures of self-esteem as potential mediators of attachment insecurities on risky driving Poster Eastern Psychological Association Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Porter, B. E. (March , 2012). Police officers as change agents? A focus on a traffic safety behavior Poster Eastern Psychological Association Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Ladage, J. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2012). Summer at the fair: Corndogs and a driver behavior survey Poster Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Porter, B. E., Lajunen, T., Ozkan, T. and Will, K. E.. (January , 2011). International challenges to children鈥檚 occupant protection: An example from field and interview work in Turkey annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E. (June , 2010). Taking traffic psychology to the streets: Applying our knowledge to create community behavior change. Interamerican Congress on Traffic and Transport Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.
- Porter, B. E., Lajunen, T., 脰zkan, T. and Will, K. E.. (April , 2010). A behavioral observation study of Turkish drivers鈥 and children鈥檚 safety belt use. World Conference on Psychology, Counseling, and Guidance Antayla, Turkey.
- Johnson, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2010). Investigating the role of time perspective on risky and positive driving behavior Lifesavers Conference Nashville, Tennessee.
- Ladage, J. E.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2010). Milkshakes, funnel cakes, and a driver behavior survey Lifesavers Conference Nashville, Tennessee.
- Dozier, J. E.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2010). 鈥淐an you hear me now?鈥 A descriptive look at Virginia drivers and cell phone use for 2009 Lifesavers Conference Nashville, Tennessee.
- Dunaway, K. E.., Porter, B. E. and Morrow, J. A.. (November , 2009). The development and validation of the Cultural Competence of Program Evaluators (CCPE) Scale. Evaluation 2009 conference Orlando, Florida.
- Porter, B. E. (July , 2009). Automated enforcement: Issues for red light running and speed control. 7th Roadway Safety Conference Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Washington, T. R.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2009). Efficacy and Threat As Predictors of Risky Driving. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Mills, M., Ladage, J. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2009). Self-Reported Impaired Driving in a Community Sample: The Virginia 51本色 Fair Project. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Kelley, E., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2009). The Influence of Travel Direction At Intersections on Red Light Running. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Dunaway, K. E.., Morrow, J. A.. and Porter, B. E. (November , 2008). Cultural competence of program evaluators: Why it鈥檚 important and can it be taught? Evaluation 2008 conference Denver, Colorado.
- Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (September , 2008). An implementation and evaluation of multi-component safety-belt use initiatives in high-risk areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia, U.S.A. 4th International Congress on Traffic and Transport Psychology Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E., Martinez, K. L. H.., Will, K. E.. and Berry, T. D.. (September , 2008). Science and policy to reduce red light running: A traffic psychology success story to highlight the importance of affecting debates for public safety. 4th International Congress on Traffic and Transport Psychology Washington, DC.
- Dunaway, K. and Porter, B. E. (September , 2008). The effect of DUI intervention in high-risk counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia, U.S.A. 4th International Congress on Traffic and Transport Psychology Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E. and Rudiger, j. A.. (September , 2008). Will driver and pedestrian behaviors become safer when police use reinforcement-based enforcement strategies? 4th International Congress on Traffic and Transport Psychology Washington, DC.
- Morrow, J. A.., Robinson, S. S.., Harlow, L. L.., Porter, B. E. and Burr, E. (August , 2007). Improving the introduction psychology classroom: Evaluating an innovative course. American Psychological Association conference San Francisco, CA.
- Morrow, J. A.., Porter, B. E., Robinson, S. S.., Butler, C., Burr, E. M.. and Dunaway, K. (June , 2007). Revitalizing introduction to psychology: Incorporating collaborative, peer-assisted, and web-enhanced pedagogies in the classroom. the annual Eastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- Barile, J. P.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2007). Using perceived risks and benefits to predict engagement in risky driving behaviors. Annual Meeting of the Association of Psychological Science Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E., Morrow, J. A.., Robinson, S. S.. and Burr, E. M.. (January , 2007). A research learning enhancement laboratory approach to teaching research methods in introduction to psychology: Preliminary evaluative data. The National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Morrow, J. A.., Schultz-Robinson, S., Mehalic, E. E.., Porter, B. E., Rudiger, J., Dunaway, K. and Jones, S. (November , 2006). Training Undergraduate Students as Peer Mentors: How Should We Evaluate Them? American Evaluation Association Conference Portland, Oregon.
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H.. (July , 2006). A longitudinal, quasi-experimental design to evaluate safety-belt enforcement. International Conference of Applied Psychology Athens, Greece.
- Porter, B. E. (July , 2006). Behavior change and response maintenance in field settings. International Conference of Applied Psychology Athens, Greece.
- Porter, B. E. (July , 2006). Best practices to change and maintain behaviour of road-users in measurable/observable ways. International Conference of Applied Psychology Athens, Greece.
- Barile, J. P.. and Porter, B. E. (June , 2006). Cultural, gender, and residential considerations regarding strategies to prevent risk-taking behaviors on college campuses. International Community Psychology Conference San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Will, K. E.., Shier, C. S.. and Porter, B. E. (June , 2006). Boost 鈥榚m in the Back Seat: A Safe Ride Program. New Investigator Grantee Workshop Atlanta, Georgia.
- Aycock, R. A.., Will, K. E.., Shier, C. L.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2006). Intersection observations of child occupant protection practices: A preliminary assessment of Hampton Roads. 20th National Conference on Undergraduate Research Asheville, North Carolina.
- Trent, F. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2006). The relationship between exposure to violent video games, personality, and aggressive driving. Annual Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Will, K. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2006). Boost 鈥榚m in the Back Seat: A Safe Ride Program. Drive Safe Hampton Roads鈥 quarterly coalition meeting Norfolk, VA.
- Barile, J. P.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2006). Risk-taking behaviors: Perceived risks, benefits and self-esteem in response to a downward comparison intervention. Eastern Psychological Association conference Baltimore, Maryland.
- Aycock, R., Will, K. E.., Shier, C. and Porter, B. E. ( 2005). Intersection observations of child occupant protection practices: A preliminary Assessment in Hampton Roads. 17th Annual Research Day at Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, Virginia.
- Will, K. and Porter, B. E. (December 21, 2005). Boost 鈥榚m in the back seat: A Safe Ride program funded by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Medical Staff Meeting Norfolk, VA.
- Pinkard, K., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2005). Red versus blue: How safe are you? Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Piver, J. M.., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2005). The development and validation of the Driver Courtesy Scale. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Haley, M. L.., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2005). The relationship between speeding and safety belt use: A field study. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Fournier, A. K.., Berry, T. D.., Porter, B. E., Holsomback, A. R.., Dubose, S. A.., Earley, E. N.. and Campbell, E. K.. (March , 2005). Are women the cleaner sex? Gender differences in self-reported health-related beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors. Eastern Psychological Association conference Boston, MA.
- Berry, T. D.., Fournier, A. K.., Porter, B. E., Holsomback, A. R.., Earley, E. N.. and Campbell, E. K.. (March , 2005). Evaluating the influence of restroom designs and innovations on perceptions of pathogen risk and hand washing. Eastern Psychological Association conference Boston, MA.
- Porter, B. E. and Martinez, K. L. H.. (September , 2004). Blue lights, sirens, and roadway safety: Observing and evaluating enforcement effectiveness in four community programs. International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Nottingham, England.
- Porter, B. E. (September , 2004). Can law enforcement do more than punish or create avoidance behavior? A theoretical and practical discussion of the most effective consequences to control roadway safety. International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Nottingham, England.
- Rajalin, S., P枚ysti, L., Summala, H. and Porter, B. E. (September , 2004). In-car cell phone use and hazards following hands free legislation. International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Nottingham, England.
- Ely, K. M. R.., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2004). A comparison of tailgating behaviors during morning and afternoon rush hours on differing roadway types. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Shier, C., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2004). An intervention to increase safety belt use among difference socio-economic status neighborhoods. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E. (April , 2004). Conceptual topics for health and safety interventions: Effects of the commons, environmental design, risk perception, and exposure measurement on studying behavior change. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Barile, J. P.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2004). Downward comparison as an intervention to prevent drunk driving on a college campus. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E. (April , 2004). Public health and safety are 鈥渃ommons鈥 concerns: Designing effective individual change interventions when communities are at risk. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Piver, J. M.., Martinez, K. L. H.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2004). The construction of a driver courtesy scale to measure the extent of courteous driving behaviors in a young adult population. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Shier, C. S.., Hebert, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2003). An intervention to increase safety belt use among college students. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Piver, J. L.., Hebert, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2002). A comparison of tailgating prevalence on local two-lane and four-lane highways in Southeastern Virginia. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Hampton, Virginia.
- Thompson, S. M.., Rose, M. L.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2002). Demographic predictors of tailgating related crashes. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Hampton, Virginia.
- Rose, M. L.., Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (May , 2002). Personality characteristics of aggressive drivers. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Hampton, Virginia.
- Schubert, C. P.., Hebert, K. L.., Matthews, S. A.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2002). Who鈥檚 on my bumper? Demographic predictors of individuals who follow too closely. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Hampton, Virginia.
- Shier, C., Porter, B. E. and Hebert, K. L.. (March , 2002). A behavioral intervention to decrease tailgating. Eastern Psychological Association conference Boston, MA.
- Ignacio, E. J.., Hebert, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2002). A behavioral observation study of improper pedestrian crossings. Eastern Psychological Association conference Boston, MA.
- Rose, M. L.., Porter, B. E., Shier, C., Matthews, S. and Berry, T. D.. (March , 2002). A survey of driver characteristics related to distracted driving. Eastern Psychological Association conference Boston, MA.
- Hebert, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2002). An analysis of pedestrian crash trends and driver knowledge of pedestrian rights and responsibilities in Virginia. Eastern Psychological Association conference Boston, MA.
- Rose, M., Berry, T. D.., Porter, B. E., Nichols, L., Taylor, J. and Gancarz, D. (May , 2001). Exploring driving attitude differences between college students from 1987 to 1997. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Harrisonburg, Virginia .
- Hebert, K. L.., Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (April , 2001). A behavioral observation study of tailgating behaviors and prevalence in three urban cities. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Freeman, J. L.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 2001). Relationships among anger, aggressive driving and courtesy. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E. (April , 2001). Traffic and transport psychology in the community: Behavior-based survey, observation, and communication studies. Eastern Psychological Association conference Washington, DC.
- Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (September , 2000). Abusing the roadway 鈥渃ommons鈥: Understanding driving through an environmental preservation theory. International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology Berne, Switzerland.
- Luckett, S. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2000). Aggressive driving: Congestion per traffic light cycle and predicting red light running. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Radford, Virginia.
- Roldan, C. R.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 2000). The influence of media violence on adolescents鈥 delinquent behavior. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Radford, Virginia.
- England, K. J.., Porter, B. E. and Geller, E. S.. (April , 2000). Is primetime television a health and safety hazard? Annual Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Tyson鈥檚 Corner, Virginia.
- Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (March , 2000). A multi-agency partnership to understand red-light running behavior in selected states: Working to enhance a national prevention program. Eastern Psychological Association conference Baltimore, Maryland.
- Hebert, K. L.., Brown, W. M.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2000). Evaluation of a behavioral intervention program designed to reduce red light running. Eastern Psychological Association conference Baltimore, Maryland.
- Berry, T. D.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 2000). Interpretive ambiguities of temporal-dependent behaviorally based community recycling research: A methodological critique. Eastern Psychological Association conference Baltimore, Maryland.
- Porter, B. E. (March , 2000). Behavioral interventions for safety: Community applications. Mid-South Psychology Conference Lambuth University, Jackson, TN.
- Cawthon, J., Tyree, S., Singleton, S., Porter, B. E. and Berry, T. D.. (May , 1999). Exploring traffic safety attitudes of university students: Implications for understanding aggressive driving and road rage. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention Norfolk, VA.
- Hebert, K. L.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1999). Public perception of a behavioral intervention program to reduce risky driving behaviors at intersections. Eastern Psychological Association conference Providence, Rhode Island.
- Porter, B. E., Berry, T. D.. and England, K. J.. (April , 1999). Road rage and aggressive driving: An action plan to identify and reduce these risky driving behaviors. Eastern Psychological Association conference Providence, Rhode Island.
- Berry, T. D.., Porter, B. E., Wilson, K. S.., Cawthon, J. G.. and Krom, A. M.. (April , 1999). Survey of driver safety abilities, attitudes, habits and perceptions: Implications for community and safety psychology. Eastern Psychological Association conference Providence, Rhode Island.
- Roldan, C. D.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1999). Thirty years of children鈥檚 films and their relationship with violence. Eastern Psychological Association conference Providence, Rhode Island.
- England, K. J.., Porter, B. E., DePasquale, J. P.. and Geller, E. S.. (March , 1999). A longitudinal analysis of risky behaviors on prime time television. Annual Southeastern Psychological Association convention Savannah, Georgia.
- Porter, B. E. (August , 1998). Community traffic-safety programs: Data- and behavior-based approaches to developing and evaluating interventions to reduce risky driving. International Conference of Applied Psychology San Francisco, California.
- Porter, B. E. and England, K. J.. (August , 1998). The 鈥淚ntersection Connection鈥: A 鈥淵ear 2鈥 assessment of multimedia and enforcement programs to reduce intersection crashes. International Conference of Applied Psychology San Francisco, California.
- Bausch, S. M.. and Porter, B. E. (May , 1998). Enforcement, demographics, and educational interventions: A study of factors associated with urban child safety seat use. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention George Mason University, Virginia.
- Alonzo, V. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1998). Applications of psychosocial variables and self-awareness in predicting risky driving. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Porter, B. E. and England, K. J.. (November , 1997). Evaluation of a safe-driving campaign: Targeting red-light runners in Virginia. American Evaluation Association Conference San Diego, California.
- Porter, B. E. (August , 1997). Behavioral community applications for increasing adolescent health and well-being. American Psychological Association conference Chicago, Illinois.
- Getz, K. J.., Sunday, D. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1997). Mature driver safety: Developing a measurement tool to assess driving history and patterns. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Wibbert, K. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1997). Recycling behavior in a university dormitory: The effectiveness of using visual prompts and environmental alteration strategies. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Wilson, W. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1997). University students鈥 recycling behavior: Effectiveness of written and verbal prompts on classroom recycling. Carolinas Psychology Conference for Undergraduates Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Porter, B. E. (November , 1996). The Environmental Team (E-Team) revisited: What a difference a year makes. American Evaluation Association Conference Atlanta, Georgia.
- Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.., Dwyer, W. O.. and LeBaron, L. (November , 1995). The environmental team (E-Team): Evaluation changes the face of code enforcement. International Evaluation conference Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Porter, B. E. and LeBaron, L. (February , 1995). A team approach to environmental code enforcement: Exploits of the Memphis and Shelby County E-Team. Second annual Applied Experimental Psychology conference Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.
- Porter, B. E. (November , 1994). The E-Team: Encouraging environmental code compliance through an environmental court. Eco-Community conference Sherrills Ford, North Carolina.
- Cobern, M. K.., Porter, B. E. and Leeming, F. C.. (March , 1994). Effect of commitment on adoption and diffusion of pro-environmental behavior. Annual Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Kelly, J. P.., Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.., Oliver, D. P.., Bower, C. and Miller, M. (March , 1994). Effects of concurrent goal setting and feedback on recycling behaviors. Annual Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.., Kelly, J. P.. and Oliver, D. P.. (March , 1994). Recycling: The future of behavioral programs to encourage solid waste recovery. Annual Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Kelly, J. P.., Porter, B. E. and Leeming, F. C.. (February , 1994). Characteristics and consequences of using goal setting and feedback individually or collectively on recycling behaviors. first annual Applied Experimental Psychology conference Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.
- Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.., Swafford, R. and Barton, M. B.. (February , 1994). Diffusion, elementary school children, and retirement home residents: Predicting attitude and behavior change from peer information. first annual Applied Experimental Psychology conference Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.
- Dewey, J. D.. and Porter, B. E. (November , 1993). Applying psychology for proenvironmental change. American Evaluation Association convention Dallas, Texas.
- Budesheim, L. and Porter, B. E. (March , 1993). Attitude attribution: Issue involvement and agreement moderate the correspondence bias. Southeastern Psychological Association convention Atlanta, Georgia.
- Porter, B. E., Leeming, F. C.., Kelly, III, J. P.., Oliver, D. and Coldicott, S. (March , 1993). Paper recycling with elementary school children: Team versus assigned goal setting. Southeastern Psychological Association convention Atlanta, Georgia.
- Moore, T. M.., Richardson, B., Porter, B. E. and Leeming, F. C.. (March , 1993). The effects of diffusion and commitment on a recycling project in a residential retirement home. Southeastern Psychological Association convention Atlanta, Georgia.
- Glindemann, K. E.., Griffin, M., Porter, B. E. and Geller, E. S.. (May , 1991). Graphology as an index of alcohol impairment: Motivational undermining. Association for Behavior Analysis convention Atlanta, Georgia.
- Lawless, W. F.., Healy, J. E.. and Porter, B. E. (March , 1991). A LISREL structural model of social support and risky behavior: Implications for AIDS. Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Dewey, J. D.., Porter, B. E., Wangler, J. A.. and Geller, E. S.. (March , 1991). Assessing codependent behaviors and attitudes through self-report. Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Roby, M., Porter, B. E., Desiderato, L. and Lawless, W. F.. (March , 1991). Rape in a college population. Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Porter, B. E., Geller, E. S.., Dewey, J. D.. and Wangler, J. A.. (March , 1991). Student leaders on a university campus: How are they different from the rest? Southeastern Psychological Association convention New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Dewey, J. D.., Porter, B. E., Glindemann, K. E.. and Geller, E. S.. (October , 1990). Assessing co-dependent behaviors through self-report. Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis convention Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Needleman, L., Porter, B. E. and Strickland, K. (August , 1990). Individual differences as determinants of responsiveness to safe driving. American Psychological Association conference Boston, Massachusetts.
- Porter, B. E., Healy, J. E.., Lawless, W. F.. and Geller , E. S.. (May , 1990). Lifestyle and risky behavior: Differences between student leaders and the general student body. Virginia Academy of Sciences convention George Mason University, Virginia.
- Healy, J. E.., Lawless, W. F.. and Porter, B. E. (April , 1990). A LISREL structural model of social support and risky behavior: Implications for AIDS. Southeastern Psychological Association convention Atlanta, Georgia.
- Porter, B. E. and Lawless, W. F.. (April , 1990). Speech anxiety and reality perception as a function of social support. Southeastern Psychological Association convention Atlanta, Georgia.
- Lawless, W. F.. and Porter, B. E. (February , 1990). The perception of reality in low and high speech anxious subjects. American Association for the Advancement of Science New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Evans, R. E.., Healy, J. E.. and Porter, B. E. (August , 1989). Multiple environments and interventions: An integrative model for behavior change. American Psychological Association conference New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Ludwig, T., Bergholz, K., Porter, B. E. and Geller, E. S.. (June , 1989). Increasing corporate image through community safety belt promotion American Psychological 51本色 conference Arlington, Virginia.
- Lawless, W. F.., Lefkowicz, D. P.., Porter, B. E., Healy, J. E.. and Smiler, A. (May , 1989). Risky behavior theory and social support: Strategies for pinpointing targets and interventions. Association for Behavior Analysis convention Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- 2016: Outstanding Teaching Award Tenured Faculty, College of Sciences, 51本色 Dominion University
- 2011: Star Award, 51本色 Dominion University
- 2009: Star Award, 51本色 Dominion University
- 2008: John T. Hanna Award for traffic safety excellence, DRIVE SAFE Hampton Roads
- 2006: University Professor distinction , 51本色 Dominion University
- 2005: September Faculty of the Month Award, Student Activities and Leadership Staff of 51本色 Dominion University
- 2005: Who鈥檚 Who Among America鈥檚 Teachers ,
- 2004: Who鈥檚 Who Among America鈥檚 Teachers ,
- 2003: Nominated by 51本色 Psychology for the TIAA-CREF 2004 Outstanding Faculty Award,
- 2002: Nominated by 51本色 Psychology and 51本色 at-large for the SCHEV 2003 Outstanding Faculty Award (University Finalist),
- 2002: Outstanding Teacher of the Year , Student Disability Services, 51本色 Dominion University
- 2001: Inspirational Faculty Member to Fall Commencement鈥檚 University Scholar and College of Sciences Honor Graduate , 51本色 Dominion University
- 2001: Red light running research profiled in 51本色鈥檚 research magazine, 51本色 Dominion University
- 2001: Research Fellow of the Social Science Research Center, 51本色 Dominion University
- 2000: Guest Coach, 51本色 Dominion University Monarch men鈥檚 basketball team
- 2000: inspirational faculty member , newly-inducted 鈥淲ho鈥檚 Who鈥 student
- 2000: President鈥檚 breakfast for faculty/staff , 51本色 Dominion University
- 1999: Teaching profiled in 51本色鈥檚 College of Sciences magazine, 51本色 Dominion University
- 1998: Awarded $1,500 by the Dean of the College of Sciences to continue implementing technology into courses being taught, 51本色 Dominion University
- 1998: Community traffic-safety program award for efforts to understand aggressive driving and roadrage , DRIVE SMART Hampton Roads
- 1998: John T. Hanna Award for traffic safety excellence, Concerned Citizens Advocating Traffic Safety
- 1998: Psi Chi/Association of Psychology Students鈥 Outstanding Faculty Award, Psi Chi/Association of Psychology Students, 51本色 Dominion University
- 1998: Who鈥檚 Who Among America鈥檚 Teachers ,
- 1997: Community traffic-safety program award for efforts to reduce red-light running, DRIVE SMART Hampton Roads
- 1997: Psi Chi/Association of Psychology Students鈥 Outstanding Faculty Award, Psi Chi/Association of Psychology Students, 51本色 Dominion University
- 1994: Van Vleet Memorial Doctoral Fellowship , The University of Memphis
- 1993: Roland Frye Award for Research and Teaching, The University of Memphis
- 1991: Howard S. Bartley Award for an excellent incoming graduate student, The University of Memphis
- 1991: Phi Beta Kappa, Virginia Tech
- 1991: Undergraduate Research Award in Psychology, Virginia Tech