Dr. Rick Colombo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rick Colombo is a Teaching Associate at the University of Washington College of Education, focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis. He leads the Predictive Adaptive Learning (PAL) Lab, which investigates the integration of Pavlovian and operant principles to improve self-control interventions. His research is centered on supporting children with disabilities in developing self-control skills, with studies conducted at the Haring Center. The PAL Lab seeks to identify practical and inclusive methodologies that can substantially improve long-term outcomes for individuals. Dr. Colombo encourages graduate students to engage in various projects within the lab, which include designing research materials, coding data, and contributing to manuscript development. The lab organizes regular meetings and offers collaborative opportunities that are integral to its research mission.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.