April M. Becker

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

• Becker, A.M., Betz, D.M., Cotter, K.M., Sloan, A.M., Stowe, A.M., Goldberg, M.P. (2023). Using operant reach chambers to assess mouse skilled forelimb use after stroke. Methods in Molecular Biology: Neural Repair..
• Cihon, T.M., Becker, A.M., Ortu, D., Glenn, S. (2020). Establishing a research lab for cultural science. Behavior science perspectives on culture and community.

Journal Article

• Becker, A.M., Kuhn, R.M., Pinkelman , S. (2024). Advancing and Integrating the Cusp Concept to Understand Behavioral Repertoire Dynamics. Perspectives on Behavior Science.
• Becker, A.M. (2023). The benefits of a greater utilization of single-subject research designs and multi-methodological approaches to neuroscience research. Journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
• Tasneem, N.T., Biswas, D.K., Reza, S., Mahbub, I., Becker, A.M. (2023). Multichannel Electrophysiological Recording with Unsupervised Spike Detection and Spike Sorting in a Duty-cycled Wireless Optogenetic Headstage.. Journal: Electronics. 410 Avenue C 360G
• Lopez, C., Cihon, T.M., de Borba Vasconcelos Neto, A., Becker, A.M. (2022). An Exploration of Cooperation During an Asymmetric Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma Game. Behavior and Social Issues.
• Butcher, G., Davidson, A., Sloan, A., Schneider, L., Lund, A., Becker, A.M. (2022). An apparatus for automatically training and collecting individualized behavioral data with socially housed rodents. Journal of Neuroscience Methods.
• Becker, A., Baltazar, M. (2021). Behavior analysis and aphasia: A current appraisal and suggestions for the future. Behavioral Interventions. Denton, https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1848
• Becker, A., Betz, D., Goldberg, M. (2020). Forelimb Cortical Stroke Reduces Precision of Motor Control in Mice. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. https://doi.org/10.1177/1545968320921825
• Ganzer, P.D., Darrow, M.J., Meyers, E.C., Solórzano, B.R., Ruiz, A.D., Robertson, N.M., Adcock, K.S., James, J.T., Jeong, H.S., Becker, A.M., Goldberg, M.P., Pruitt, D.T., Kilgard, M.P., Rennaker, R.L. (2018). Closed-loop Neuromodulation Restores Network Connectivity and Motor Control after Spinal Cord Injury. eLife. https://elifesciences.org/articles/32058
• Becker, A.M., Meyers, E., Sloan, A., Rennaker, R., Kilgard, M., Goldberg, M.P. (2016). An automated task for the training and assessment of distal forelimb function in a mouse model of ischemic stroke.. Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 258 16-23.
• Ortu, D., Becker, A.M., Woelz, T.A., Glenn, S.S. (2012). An iterated four-player prisoner’s dilemma game with an external selecting agent: A metacontingency experiment. Other. 44 (1) 111–120. Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz.
• BAKER, M.C., Becker, A.M. (2002). MOBBING CALLS OF BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES: EFFECTS OF URGENCY ON CALL PRODUCTION. Other. 114 (4) 510-516. Wilson Ornithological Society. http://dx.doi.org/10.1676/0043-5643(2002)114[0510:mcobcc]2.0.co;2

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Mahbub, I. (Principal), Becker, A. (Supporting), "CAREER: Next-generation of Wirelessly Powered Implantable Neuromodulation and Electrophysiological Recording System for Long-term Behavior Study of Freely-Moving Animals," sponsored by NSF, University of North Texas, $500000 Funded. (2020 - 2026).
• Becker, A.M. (Principal), "Incentive Program for Grant Writing: The effects of circuit interactions on reinforcement," sponsored by College of Health and Public Service, University of North Texas, $4000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
• Becker, A. (Principal), "Summer Faculty Success Grant: Augmenting post-stroke behavioral rehabilitation through cholinergic neuromodulation," sponsored by Office of the Provost, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
• Becker, A.M. (Principal), "Increasing the throughput and sensitivity of the cylinder test for behavioral assessment of post-stroke recovery," sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, Federal, $10000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Becker, A. (Principal), "Research Seed Grant (RSG), UNT Office of Research & Innovation," University of North Texas, $9000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Becker, A.M. (Supporting), Goldberg, M.P. (Principal), "Beatrice Menne Haggerty Center for Research on Brain Injury and Repair in Stroke," Other, $2000000 Funded. (2015 - 2018).
• Becker, A. (Principal), "Successful application to apply for a UNT Internal Limited Submission," sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, Federal, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Mahbub, I. (Principal), Becker, A. (Supporting), "CAREER: Next-generation of Wirelessly Powered Implantable Neuromodulation and Electrophysiological Recording System for Long-term Behavior Study of Freely-Moving Animals," sponsored by NSF, University of North Texas, Funded. (2020 - 2025).
• Becker, A.M. (Principal), "Improving throughput and sensitivity of the cylinder test for behavioral assessment in stroke research," sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities, NFP, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Becker, A. (Supporting), Goldberg, M.P. (Principal), "Beatrice Menne Haggerty Center for Research on Brain Injury and Repair in Stroke," Other, Funded. (2015 - 2018).

Grant - Teaching

• Becker, A.M. (Other), "NIH T32 Cellular Biophysics of the Neuron Training Grant Trainee 5T32NS069562-05," sponsored by NIH, Federal, Funded. (2013 - 2015).

Sponsored Research

• Becker, A. (Co-Principal), Ortu, D. (Co-Principal), "The Beatrice H. Barrett Endowment for Research in Neuro-Operant Relations," sponsored by The Beatrice H. Barrett Endowment for Research in Neuro-Operant Relations, Private, $3500000 Funded. (2003).