Robert Stephens Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta

Atlanta

Provide consultation on research and evaluation designs; development of data collection instruments and scales; and statistical analysis, with a particular emphasis on longitudinal data analysis

Atlanta

Served as technical lead with a particular emphasis on longitudinal data analysis and measures development.

Atlanta

Collaborated with fellow CDC staff members in the Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and external partners to design, implement, and evaluate social and behavioral interventions to prevent unplanned pregnancies, HIV infection, and other sexually transmitted diseases in young, heterosexual at-risk women. The interventions extended or enhanced social and psychological models of sexual behavior change in women’s sexual relationships, integrated the influence of male sexual partners on reproductive and protective decision making into the models, and examined the role of microbicides in heterosexual relationships. Conducted research by applying behavioral science theory and methodology to the specification of research questions, developing data collection instruments and procedures, and analyzing data. Communicated research findings by preparing manuscripts, publications, reports, and presentations, and assisted in identifying behavioral research priorities to be addressed by the unit.

Birmingham, Alabama

Was responsible for managing survey data collection for Prevention Research Center project in rural Alabama. Performed statistical analyses, and collaborated with other project staff and faculty in presenting data and preparing reports.

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Served as research psychologist for the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory for various studies that examined the effects of operationally relevant pharmaceutical compounds (atropine sulfate) on the cognitive abilities and flight performance of Army helicopter pilots. Developed and implemented new assessment techniques for use in applied research settings. Consulted on statistical analysis and experimental design issues for the division and the entire laboratory. Served either as principal or associate investigator for various studies that examined the effects of antihistamines on the cognitive functions and flight performance of Army helicopter pilots. Consulted on statistical analysis and experimental design issues for the division and the entire laboratory

Mph, Public Health

Phd, Experimental Psychology