Her research interests include punishment, conditioned reinforcement, and incentive shifts. Dr. Everly welcomes student participation in her research. Interested students should contact her directly. Prior to her arrival at Pitt-Greensburg, Dr. Everly conducted research on operant conditioning using non-human animals. In clinical settings, she has worked with typically developing and developmentally disabled children to reduce problem behaviors such as aggression, disruption, and non-compliance.