Jacob Daar
Associate Professor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University
jdaar@nmu.edu | (906) 227-2992
Office: New Science Facility 1131
Jacob Daar, Southern Illinois University Ph.D., is an associate professor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctorate Level. He teaches a variety of coursework on behavior assessment and therapy, behavioral theory, and psychopathology. Daar is also the Director of the Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center where he oversees multiple service and practicum training programs including services for children with developmental disabilities and significant behavior disorders. Much of Dr. Daar's work is in the area of advocacy, for example he serves on the Michigan Autism Council, is the president of the UP Association for Behavior Analysis, and is a core-faculty of the Michigan Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Mi-LEND) training program. Dr. Daar's research focuses on promoting emergent language repertoires, improving behavior assessment and treatment, and understanding gambling behavior. When not in the lab, Dr. Daar enjoys hiking, climbing, and paddling sports.
