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Christopher EmdinView profile

Professor

• STEM Education
• Urban Science Education
• Hip-Hop Education (HipHopEd)
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Christopher Emdin is a Professor of Science Education and Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He directs the STEAM, DREAM & IdeaLab initiatives. Emdin holds a B.S. in Physical Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry from Lehman College (2000), an M.S. in Natural Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2003), and a Ph.D. in Urban Education from the CUNY Graduate Center (2007). His research focuses on urban STEM education , culturally responsive pedagogy , and Hip-Hop Education (HipHopEd) . Emdin has received prestigious awards including the Strage Prize (2011) and PDK International Outstanding Dissertation Award (2008) . He pioneered projects like the Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S. , using rap battles to engage urban students in science. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing reality pedagogy and cosmopolitan ethics . Key contributions include over 50 publications on urban science education, equity, and hip-hop pedagogy. He is a leader in professional organizations such as NARST and AERA. Emdin’s grants include collaborations with NSF and Fund for Teachers, focusing on science agency and leadership in urban schools. His lab, IdeaLab , advances innovative teaching strategies rooted in youth culture.

• Occupational Therapy Education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Leadership Development
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Sarah J. Corcoran is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Saint Joseph’s University, affiliated with the School of Health Professions. She holds a BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of Scranton and an OTD from Chatham University. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and healthcare quality improvement. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy: University of Scranton Occupational Therapy Doctorate: Chatham University Her research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare professions, leadership development , and fostering professional belonging among occupational therapy students and practitioners. She actively contributes to antiracist pedagogy initiatives and collaborates with national organizations like the American Occupational Therapy Association’s DEI Community of Practice. Her publications emphasize themes of leadership in healthcare systems, DEI frameworks, and practical strategies for addressing social determinants of health. She co-developed continuing education courses on cultural humility and social determinants of health. As an educator, she spearheads curricular initiatives to build an inclusive academic environment. Her professional service includes regulatory survey preparation, policy development, and mentorship programs for home health therapists.

Psyche LouiView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Perception and Cognition
• Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
• Creativity and Creative Practice
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Psyche Loui is an Associate Professor of Creativity and Creative Practice in the Department of Music at Northeastern University, leading the Music, Imaging, and Neural Dynamics (MIND) Lab. She holds a PhD in Psychology from UC Berkeley and dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Music from Duke University. Her research focuses on the neuroscience of music perception, including how music influences attention, emotion, and neurological conditions like ADHD. Her work has been supported by major grants from the NSF and NIH, and she has received awards such as the Templeton Positive Neuroscience Award and a NSF CAREER Award. Education : PhD in Psychology (Cognition, Brain, and Behavior), University of California, Berkeley Bachelor’s in Psychology and Music, Duke University Research & Grants : Loui’s research explores how neural mechanisms underpin music perception and cognition, with recent studies investigating the efficacy of algorithmically generated music for improving focus in ADHD. Her grants include NIH funding for projects like ‘Gamma-Music-Based Intervention for Alzheimer’s’ ($2.7M) and NSF support for ‘Reward Prediction in Creative Perception.’ Awards : National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2020) Templeton Positive Neuroscience Award (2010) Multiple Grammy Awards (text reference) Labs & Teams : Loui directs the MIND Lab, which uses neuroimaging and electrophysiology to study music-brain interactions. Collaborations include work with Brain.fm on attention-focused music interventions and global studies on cross-cultural music patterns. Teaching : Courses include Music Cognition , Acoustics and Psychoacoustics , and Creative Cognition , bridging theory with practical applications in neuroscience and education.

Annemarie GockelView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Clinical Intervention
• Mindfulness
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Annemarie Gockel serves as an Associate Professor and Practicum Seminar Instructor at Smith College's School for Social Work, teaching foundational practice courses and specialized mindfulness electives to develop clinical competencies in future social workers. Her academic preparation includes: B.A. from Concordia University M.S.W. from the University of Toronto Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia Gockel's research program centers on amplifying marginalized client voices to reshape clinical interventions, particularly in addiction treatment and child welfare. She pioneers the integration of mindfulness and somatic strategies to address fragmentation in healing processes, while developing contemplative approaches for critical consciousness development regarding systemic oppression. Her work bridges spirituality, trauma recovery, and social justice through client-centered methodologies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward applying mindfulness in social work education and critical dialogue for social justice. The body of work demonstrates methodological consistency in qualitative approaches while expanding from individual clinical applications to group work and systemic oppression analysis, with increasing focus on pedagogical innovation and structural transformation. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with the 2022 Best Qualitative Article award from Smith College's School for Social Work. As an educator, Gockel mentors students through practicum seminars and has developed evidence-based mindfulness curricula for direct practice instruction. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on research addressing client needs across addiction services, child welfare systems, and spiritual counseling contexts, emphasizing co-creation of interventions with service recipients. Within Smith College's academic community, she contributes to faculty research initiatives advancing clinical training models that integrate contemplative practices with anti-oppressive frameworks, particularly through the School for Social Work's practice-focused programs.

David S. ByersView profile

Associate Professor

• Ethical theory
• Psychoanalysis
• Queer and trans theory
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David S. Byers is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR) at Bryn Mawr College, affiliated with the International Studies and Gender and Sexuality programs. He holds a Ph.D. from Smith College School for Social Work and has completed postdoctoral work at Cornell University and psychoanalysis training at NYU. His research focuses on ethical theory in clinical practice, queer/trans theory, and international social work, with a particular emphasis on stigmatized care, bullying, and bystander intervention. Byers teaches clinical theory, research methods, and ethics, emphasizing interdisciplinary and translational approaches. Education: B.A., Sarah Lawrence College M.S.W., New York University Ph.D., Smith College School for Social Work Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University Candidate, NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis Research Interests: Byers explores ethical tensions in mental health and social work, particularly in marginalized contexts. His work examines how clinicians navigate stigma, precarity, and ethical conflicts through "clinical activism." He also investigates bullying dynamics, bystander behavior, and queer/trans-affirmative care. Recent projects analyze Palestinian social work in occupied territories and the role of emotions in ethical decision-making. Publications & Talks: Byers has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and op-eds on topics like cyberbullying ethics, LGBTQ+ trauma, and global social work. He frequently presents at conferences such as the Council on Social Work Education and the Society for Social Work Research, discussing themes like anti-racist practice and international qualitative inquiry. Grants & Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his research has been supported by institutions such as the Institute for Advanced Study (2024 Visitor) and Cornell University’s Bronfenbrenner Center. He has also contributed to policy discussions via The New York Times and Time magazine. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving Palestinian social work education, bullying intervention strategies, and LGBTQ+ clinical advocacy. Affiliated with Bryn Mawr’s Gender and Sexuality Studies program and international social work initiatives.

Margaret KerrView profile

Associate Professor

• Parental Emotional Experiences
• Parental Burnout
• Anti-Racist Parenting
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Margaret Kerr is an Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology. Her work focuses on parental emotional experiences, societal expectations of parenthood, and promoting equity through anti-racist parenting practices. She holds affiliations with the Human Development & Relationships Institute and the Institute for Research on Poverty. Education : PhD and MA in Positive Developmental Psychology from Claremont Graduate University; BS in Psychology from Michigan State University. Research Interests : Dr. Kerr explores factors influencing parental burnout, family resiliency, and anti-racist education for children. Her work emphasizes real-time parental emotions and systemic inequities in parenting norms. She develops interventions to support marginalized families and reduce societal pressures on parents. Key Research Themes : Recent studies examine pandemic impacts on parenting, fatherhood experiences, media use in families, and interventions for incarcerated parents' children. Awards & Media : Featured in Wisconsin Public Radio, The Economist, and Fatherly magazine. No formal awards listed but actively engages in public discourse on parenting challenges. Grants & Outreach : Leads initiatives like the Wisconsin Statewide Fatherhood Needs Assessment and the Anywhere Dads podcast. Co-developed a preschool reading curriculum promoting race-conscious conversations in white families. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at UW-Madison’s Division of Extension and the Institute for Research on Poverty to advance family-centered policies.

Ian CushingView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Critical Applied Linguistics
• Raciolinguistic Ideologies
• Language Policy and Education
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Dr. Ian Cushing is a Senior Lecturer in Critical Applied Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Department of English under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He joined MMU in June 2023 after completing a PhD in Educational Linguistics and working in higher education across linguistics, education studies, and teacher training. His research focuses on dismantling deficit thinking about language in education, examining intersections of race, class, and language in schools, teacher education, and policy. Education: PhD in Educational Linguistics (2019), prior career as a London school teacher. Research Interests: Raciolinguistic ideologies and their impact on education equity Anti-deficit language policies and pedagogies Colonial histories in linguistic theory and policy Language policing in schools and assessments Teacher resistance to discriminatory practices Awards: Recipient of prestigious awards including the 2023 UKLA/Wiley Research Award and BAAL Academic Book Prize for his work on raciolinguistic ideologies. Recognized for contributions to anti-racist education and transformative justice methodologies. Grants & Projects: Current funding from the Spencer Foundation, British Academy/Leverhulme, and MMU’s AHEAD scheme for projects like 'Linguistic Justice in Manchester Schools' and transatlantic teacher education collaborations. Previously funded by BERA, UK Literacy Association, and others. Labs/Teams: Leads an annual summer school on linguistic justice for teachers and serves on editorial boards for journals like Language in Society and Critical Studies in Education .

• Gerontology
• Environmental Justice
• Indigenous Methodologies
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Mary Kate Dennis is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Indigenous methodologies. She holds a PhD in Social Work and Sociology (University of Michigan, 2013), MSW (Washington University), and MA (University of Chicago). Her research examines Indigenous elders' experiences through frameworks of environmental justice, food sovereignty, gerontology, and trauma-informed care. Work emphasizes land-based healing, cultural continuity, and decolonizing approaches to loss and communal grief. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on Indigenous sovereignty across environmental, food, and health systems. Recent works explore pandemic-climate intersections, cultural resilience through art, and ecological grief. Methodological contributions advance Indigenous qualitative research. She teaches in the Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges program, co-instructing courses like 'Critical Theory and Indigenous Peoples' with knowledge holders.

Audra FogginView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Mental Health
• Anti-Racism
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Audra Foggin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Mount Royal University. She holds an MSW and BSW from the University of Calgary and a BA from the University of Lethbridge. Her work focuses on anti-racism, Indigenous knowledges, decolonial pedagogy, and community collaboration in social work practice and education. She is a member of the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Education Background: MSW, University of Calgary BSW, University of Calgary BA, University of Lethbridge Research Interests: Audra prioritizes decolonizing social work education through frameworks like Anitopisi, addressing systemic racism in child welfare, and integrating Indigenous knowledges into professional practice. She emphasizes anti-oppressive methodologies and leadership in interprofessional settings. Recent Scholarship Trends: Her publications (2020) explore truth-telling in reconciliation, allyship in Indigenous practices, and anti-racist pedagogies. Presentations include discussions on anti-racism in Alberta and community collaboration via the Changemakers Studio’s equine therapy project. Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed, but her work aligns with MRU’s Indigenization and decolonization initiatives. Advising: No formal advisee names are provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Engagement with the Changemakers Studio highlights applied community-based projects.

• Positive Youth Development
• Recreational Sports Management
• Coaching Education
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Eric Legg is an Associate Professor in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University, affiliated with the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions and the Global Sport Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, an M.S.S. from the United States Sports Academy, an M.A. from Wake Forest University, and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary. His research focuses on socio-ecological approaches to youth sport development, exploring how community experiences can maximize positive outcomes through coaching education, transformational leadership, and collaboration between non-profits and government agencies. Key themes include sense of community in sports, grit, empathy, and public-private partnerships. Legg has published extensively in journals like SCHOLE , Journal of Park & Recreation Administration , and Sport, Education, and Society , emphasizing applied research with community partners. His recent work addresses pandemic-era educational pivots, diversity in sport governance, and sport’s role in post-conflict peacebuilding. He serves as National Council Chair for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), chairs its Training Advisory Group, and founded the nonprofit Tennis on the Hill. Legg teaches courses on youth sport management, nonprofit assessment, and community service evaluation at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Marc A. GrimmettView profile

Professor

• Preventing Gender-Based Violence
• Transformative Masculinity
• Community Mental Health Counseling
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Marc A. Grimmett serves as Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development within the College of Education at North Carolina State University. He coordinates the clinical mental health counseling program and founded the Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC). His professional identity centers on the RADICAL scholarship framework (Research Action to Deconstruct Institutionalized Cultures and Advocate for Liberation), with research concentrated in four interconnected areas. Dr. Grimmett's educational background includes a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Carolina Counseling and Human Development Center, with specialized training in multicultural counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, and sexual trauma. His research interests focus on preventing gender-based violence through education, activism, and male engagement; facilitating access to community mental health services; transforming systemic factors affecting African American development (particularly males); and developing social justice approaches in counselor education. This work manifests through community partnerships, transformative masculinity initiatives, and the development of innovative teaching methods grounded in liberation psychology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads across counseling psychology, social justice education, and African American male experiences. His scholarly output demonstrates growing emphasis on documentary filmmaking as an intervention tool, with particular focus on the #MeToo movement's implications for Black male students and communities. The research trajectory shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based participatory approaches. Dr. Grimmett serves as executive producer, co-director, and co-writer of MY MASCULINITY HELPS, an educational documentary exploring African American men's roles in sexual violence prevention. His leadership extends to directing the CCERC, which functions as both a training ground for counseling students and a community mental health resource. The center embodies his commitment to bridging academic scholarship with practical community impact through its integrated service, education, and research mission.

David FancyView profile

Professor

• Theatre Praxis
• Performance Philosophy
• Posthumanism
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Dr. David Fancy is a Professor in the Department of Dramatic Arts at Brock University’s Faculty of Humanities, where he teaches performance, critical theory, and interdisciplinary research. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and a BA from Mount Allison University. He has been a founding faculty member of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities and has served as Chair of the Department of Dramatic Arts (2009–12, 2020–21) and Graduate Program Director for the MA in Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts (2013–16). His research lies at the intersection of performance, philosophy, posthumanism, climate crisis, and social justice. He explores performance and ontology, performativity, technology, and decolonialism, with a strong focus on community-engaged art and disability justice. He is completing two monographs: Resonance: Biopolitics and Entrainment in Contemporary Technocapital (2025) and Posthumanism and Therapy (2026). His recent publications include co-edited volumes on theatre pedagogy in the climate crisis, posthumanist aesthetics, and Latin American theatre. His creative work includes award-winning plays such as Khalida and Our Lady of Delicias , and performance installations like AnthrApology . His artistic research frequently involves collaborations with migrant workers, Indigenous communities, and survivors of institutional abuse. He has received over $1.3 million in research and creative funding from SSHRC, the Canada Council for the Arts, and other agencies. His teaching has been recognized with the Brock Chancellor’s Chair for Excellence in Teaching and multiple awards for inclusive pedagogy. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Ecohumanism Member, Editorial Collective, Interconnections: Journal of Posthumanism Member, Board, European Center for Posthumanism and Citizenship Director, Posthumanism Research Institute He is a co-founder of the Well Earth Collaborative, advocating for those with environmental illnesses, and is completing training as a registered psychotherapist.

Tony CunninghamView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sleep and Cognition
• Emotion Regulation
• Memory Consolidation
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Tony Cunningham serves as Director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, holding faculty appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and Division of Sleep Medicine. His research integrates cognitive neuroscience with clinical psychology to investigate sleep's role in emotional memory processing across healthy and clinical populations. His educational background includes: BA in Psychology/Pre-Professional Studies, University of Notre Dame MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Notre Dame PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Notre Dame Clinical Psychology Internship, VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System Postdoctoral Fellowships at Boston College, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School Cunningham's research examines how sleep and sleep loss impact emotion regulation and memory consolidation, with particular focus on insomnia disorder and schizophrenia. His work bridges laboratory findings to clinical applications through studies on therapeutic interventions like transcranial direct current stimulation during sleep. Recent investigations explore real-world stressors including presidential elections and pandemics, revealing how collective traumas disrupt sleep-wake patterns and emotional processing. His publication trends show increasing emphasis on translational research, with recent work connecting sleep physiology to clinical outcomes in psychiatric disorders. Key themes include neural mechanisms of emotional memory consolidation, individual differences in sleep-related cognitive vulnerability, and population-level responses to societal stressors. Scientific recognition includes: Young Investigators Research Forum Scholarship (2020) Multiple Abstract Meritorious Awards from Sleep Research Society (2014, 2014, 2019) Dissertation Grant Award from Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (2016) Graduate Research Challenge Award from University of Notre Dame (2014) As Principal Investigator, he directs two major funded projects: an NIMH K23 grant examining neural impacts of insomnia on emotion regulation (2022-2027), and a Sleep Research Society Foundation award investigating transcranial stimulation for schizophrenia. His active clinical trials (NCT05393830, NCT03767426) recruit participants in Boston to study sleep deprivation effects on emotional memory. He leads the Center for Sleep and Cognition research team at BIDMC/HMS, collaborating with Boston College's Psychology Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs on projects spanning basic sleep mechanisms to clinical interventions.

Selena WashingtonView profile

Associate Professor

• Aging and Gerontology
• Occupational Therapy
• Disability Studies
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Selena Washington, Ph.D., OTR/L, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College, and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tennessee State University. Her research focuses on aging adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities (e.g., Down Syndrome), emphasizing fall prevention, cognitive decline, telehealth interventions, and occupational justice. Key areas include environmental modifications for aging in place, interprofessional geriatric care, and addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access and delivery. She leads projects like the CAPABLE program (Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders) and collaborates with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association. Dr. Washington’s work bridges clinical practice and policy advocacy, particularly in marginalized populations. She actively partners with community programs like the Participation, Environment, Performance Lab at Washington University and Mission St. Louis’s HUD-funded home modification initiative. Her telehealth research explores scalable solutions for older adults’ functional independence during crises like the pandemic. Professional affiliations include the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Society for the Study of Occupation, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. She advocates for anti-racist healthcare frameworks and inclusive occupational therapy education, emphasizing diversity, equity, and justice in curricula and clinical practice.

Ann M. AvilesView profile

Associate Professor

• Education Policy
• Education Equity
• Critical Race Theory (CRT)
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Dr. Ann M. Aviles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Delaware. Her work focuses on educational equity, policies affecting marginalized youth, and critical race theory. She holds a Ph.D. in Policy Studies in Urban Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago, alongside degrees in Occupational Therapy. Education: Ph.D. in Policy Studies in Urban Education, University of Illinois at Chicago Post-professional Master’s in Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago Research Interests: Dr. Aviles examines educational opportunities for youth of color experiencing homelessness, anti-racist systems in education, and the intersection of mental health with socio-economic instability. She advocates for equitable funding and community partnerships through critical frameworks like CRT and LatCrit. Teaching: She teaches courses on educational foundations, qualitative research methods, child advocacy, and mental health in occupational therapy. Community Engagement: Collaborates with organizations to promote access for marginalized students and families, focusing on anti-racist practices and systemic equity.