Andrea Speed is an Instructor of History in the Behavioral & Social Sciences Department at Western Colorado University. She holds a PhD in History from Vanderbilt University (2022), an MA in History from New York University (2016), and a BA in History from the University of North Texas (2008). Dr. Speed's research focuses on child seasonal migration in the Austrian Alps, examining the development of modern border controls and international child protection frameworks. Her scholarly work investigates how nation states treat borders as social containers and analyzes the historical evolution of the 'best interests of the child' concept. She incorporates digital mapping techniques, including QGIS, into her historical research methodology. Her recent publications analyze historical child migration patterns in the Tyrolean Alps during the 19th and early 20th centuries, bridging migration history, legal history, and child welfare studies. Her research contributes to understanding the historical roots of contemporary migration policies and child protection systems. Dr. Speed teaches courses including HIST 100: Topics in World History (Migration and Mobility), HIST 302: Topics in World History (Nation and Nationalism), and HIST 313: Topics in Modern European History (Early Modern Empires), where she integrates her expertise in historical border formation and migration patterns.
Andrea Bunt is a Full Professor and Associate Head (Graduate) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba, where she co-directs the HCI lab. She has established herself as a leading researcher in human-computer interaction with significant contributions to software learnability, rural computing, and technologies for children and families. Her work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of HCI, with strong community engagement through student supervision and collaborative projects. Dr. Bunt completed her B.Sc. at Queen's University, followed by an M.Sc. in 2001 and Ph.D. in 2007 at the University of British Columbia. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo in the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. This educational trajectory has provided her with a strong foundation for her interdisciplinary research approach. Her research interests span multiple areas within human-computer interaction, with particular focus on software learnability for diverse user groups, improving computing experiences in rural and remote communities, and designing technologies specifically for children and families. Her work on explainable AI, gender inclusivity in technology, and collaborative learning dynamics represents cutting-edge contributions to the field. Recent projects include Stream Assistant for live streamers, digital interventions for adolescent tech disengagement, and gender-inclusive approaches to online question-and-answer platforms. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on user-centered approaches to technology design, particularly focusing on vulnerable or underserved populations. Her work consistently bridges theoretical HCI principles with practical applications, demonstrating how technology can be made more accessible, inclusive, and effective for diverse user groups. There's a clear trajectory toward addressing societal challenges through HCI, with increasing focus on ethical considerations in AI systems. CS-Can | Info-Can Young Researcher Award (2018) NSERC Accelerator Supplement (2015-2018) Multiple Best Paper Awards at premier conferences including CHI, Graphics Interface, and FDG Consistent recognition for methodological innovation and impactful research contributions Dr. Bunt actively mentors a diverse group of students at all levels, from undergraduate research assistants to Ph.D. candidates. Her lab receives funding from NSERC Discovery Grants and other sources to support research on intelligent interactive systems. She has successfully guided numerous students through their academic journeys, with many going on to impactful careers in academia and industry. Her collaborative approach extends to interdisciplinary partnerships across computer science, education, and social sciences. The HCI lab she co-directs serves as a vibrant research hub focusing on real-world applications of human-computer interaction principles. Current projects address critical challenges including technology use in rural communities, digital wellbeing for adolescents, and inclusive design practices. The lab fosters a collaborative environment where students and researchers work together to develop innovative solutions to complex HCI problems.
James Sidbury is the Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, with affiliation to the Center for African and African American Studies. His research focuses on race, slavery, and identity formation in the English-speaking Atlantic world from the 17th to 19th centuries. He holds a PhD, MA, and BA from Johns Hopkins University (1991, 1980s). His current projects include a synthetic study of racial identity formation during the American Revolution era, examining how African, European, and Indigenous peoples developed racialized self-conceptions between 1750-1815. He also explores Sierra Leone's colonial history and co-edits an anthology on the urban black Atlantic during the slave trade era. Key research areas include Atlantic history, Native American history, and Southern history. His work analyzes non-elite populations' historical consciousness and collective identity formation. Recent publications address ethnogenesis, colonial interactions, and race in transatlantic contexts. Awards: Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Professorship Grants/Fellowships: Not explicitly listed in text Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Center for African and African American Studies and co-editors with Jorge Cañizares-Esguerra and Matt Childs
Ann-Dorte Pedholt Christensen is a Professor of Sociology at Aalborg University’s Department of Sociology and Social Work, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She leads research initiatives within CASTOR (sociological/criminological research on social differentiation) and MIX (Center for Displacement, Migration and Integration). Her research focuses on gender and masculinity studies through an intersectional lens, examining how gender interacts with class, ethnicity, generation, and migration. Key themes include citizenship, social movements, identity formation, military masculinities, and everyday life practices. She employs qualitative methods, notably the biographical narrative approach, collaborating with artists and municipal archives to bridge academic and public spheres. Christensen has coordinated AAU’s PhD program in Sociology and Social Work, served as head of the CASTOR research group, and contributed to editorial boards of international journals. Her work addresses UN SDGs related to gender equality and social inclusion. Recent projects include studies on migrant narratives (MultiAalborg), military family dynamics, and the evolving constructions of masculinity in Nordic contexts. Her publications span journals like Armed Forces and Society and Childhood , with book chapters in Palgrave handbooks. She actively engages in public discourse through media commentary and museum collaborations, addressing topics like gender equality backlash and refugee integration.
Dr. Jake Camp is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer and NIHR Clinical Academic Fellow at King's College London's Department of Psychology within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. He holds dual roles as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and DBT Therapist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. His expertise spans LGBTQ+ mental health, optimizing psychological therapies for marginalized groups, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Dr. Camp's research focuses on co-producing culturally affirming interventions for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of self-harm and suicide, with NIHR-funded projects and extensive peer-reviewed publications. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (King’s College London, 2019), MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology (Goldsmiths, University of London), and BSc in Psychology (Brunel University London). He is HCPC-registered, accredited in DBT, and a certified Schema Therapist. Research Interests: LGBTQ+ mental health, EDI principles in therapy, DBT adaptations for diverse populations, emotion dysregulation, and cultural competency in mental health care. He collaborates with organizations like the Society for DBT UK/Ireland and World DBT Association. Key Contributions: Co-developed LGBTQ-affirmative DBT protocols, validated the Self-Acceptance of Sexuality Inventory (SASI), and published on DBT outcomes for sexual minorities and neurodivergent adolescents. His work emphasizes lived experience integration and service implementation fidelity. Professional Engagement: Active in training initiatives, podcasts, and public talks on DBT and LGBTQ+ mental health advocacy. Part of the LGBTQ Mental Health Research Group at King’s College London.
David A. Bergin is a Professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Missouri. With over 30 years of experience, his work focuses on motivation for learning in both academic and informal settings, particularly among underrepresented student populations. He has made significant contributions to understanding how interest enhances learning, achievement, and career choice. His research explores key areas including student motivation, the development of academic interest, engagement in STEM fields, classroom dynamics, and the role of teacher-student relationships. He has also investigated low-stakes testing motivation, college access initiatives for students of color, middle school engineering education, and summer research programs for teachers in neural engineering. These diverse yet interconnected themes reflect a deep commitment to equitable and effective learning environments. Bergin is the co-author of the widely used textbook Child and Adolescent Development in Your Classroom , now in its third edition, designed for pre-service teachers. His scholarly leadership includes serving as Past President of Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and editorial roles in leading journals such as Journal of Educational Psychology , Educational Psychology Review , Contemporary Educational Psychology , and Journal of Counseling Psychology . His notable recognitions include: Outstanding College Teaching Award, University of Missouri College of Education (2018) Fulbright Scholar, Temuco, Chile (2013) Past President, APA Division 15 Bergin holds a PhD and an Educational Specialist degree in evaluation from Stanford University. His teaching excellence extends internationally, having taught a master’s course on motivation in Spanish during his Fulbright year. While specific advisees are not listed, his extensive research and academic leadership suggest active mentorship of graduate students. He has also contributed to grant-funded initiatives related to teacher development and equity in STEM education. Though no formal lab or research team name is mentioned, his work appears to be conducted through collaborative projects involving K–12 schools, teacher training programs, and university-based research initiatives focused on motivation and learning sciences.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasemin CEYHAN is an accomplished academic in nursing, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing. She has been a full-time faculty member since 2013, initially as a Research Assistant (2013-2020) and subsequently as a Doctoral Teaching Member (2020-present). She holds multiple administrative positions including Head of Department (2020-present), Faculty Council Member (2022-present), and Quality Committee Member (2024-present). Dr. CEYHAN completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at Ahi Evran University (2007-2011), followed by a Master's Degree in Nursing at Erciyes University (2012-2015), and earned her Doctorate in Internal Medicine Nursing from Erciyes University (2015-2019). She has completed numerous specialized courses in statistical analysis, meta-analysis, and healthcare research methodology. Her research primarily focuses on Internal Medicine Nursing with particular expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management, cultural competency in nursing practice, and patient self-management in chronic diseases. She has developed significant expertise in psychometric evaluation of nursing instruments and has contributed substantially to understanding the relationship between cultural sensitivity and nursing care effectiveness. Her work bridges nursing practice with psychological, cultural, and physiological aspects of patient care. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear evolution from descriptive studies to sophisticated analytical research employing structural equation modeling and randomized controlled trials. Her recent work demonstrates increasing methodological rigor with a focus on mediation and moderation effects in complex patient care scenarios, particularly in COPD management where she examines intricate relationships between symptoms, psychological factors, and self-management behaviors. Poster Presentation 3rd Prize (2014) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Dr. CEYHAN has successfully supervised multiple Master's theses and currently mentors additional graduate students. She has secured and led several significant research projects funded by TÜBA, TÜBİTAK, and university research funds, focusing on chronic disease management, cultural competency assessment tools, and COPD patient care. Her research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based nursing practice and instrument development. As an active member of the Turkish Respiratory Research Association (since 2018) and the Turkish Nurses Association (since 2015), Dr. CEYHAN maintains a robust collaborative research network that spans multiple Turkish universities, particularly Erciyes University. Her work reflects a team-oriented research approach with numerous co-authored publications demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration.
Shayesteh Jahanfar is a Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Community Health at the Tufts School of Arts and Sciences. As a reproductive epidemiologist with expertise in public health and biostatistics, she directs the Cochrane Affiliate at Tufts and co-directs the Pregnancy and Childbirth US Satellite with Cochrane. Her global research spans reproductive health, maternal-child health, and genetic versus environmental studies across Australia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (2016) Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (1995) Master of Science in Community Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia (2009) Postdoc Epidemiology and Public Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia (2008) Dr. Jahanfar's research program focuses on reproductive health, maternal-child health, global health, HIV/AIDS, opioid use, and twin studies. She leads WHO-funded projects related to reasons for Cesarean sections, family planning, and assisted vaginal birth, and collaborates with WHO's Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research. Her work with twin studies spans multiple international settings, examining genetic versus environmental influences on health outcomes. She actively develops training materials for Cochrane trainers and promotes evidence-based healthcare practices globally. Her recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on women's health issues, particularly reproductive health, maternal outcomes, and interventions during pregnancy and childbirth. Her research combines epidemiological methods with clinical trials and systematic reviews, often with a global health perspective. She frequently collaborates on research in Iran and other international settings, addressing both clinical and social determinants of health. Her work spans from molecular diagnostics in cancer to behavioral interventions in maternal health, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to public health research. Scientific Awards: Equity & Inclusion Fellow (2023) Most Stimulating Paper (2019) President and Provost's Research Award Nomination (2019) With over 35 years of teaching experience, Dr. Jahanfar has trained more than 800 clinicians and scientists through over 80 Cochrane workshops worldwide. Her grant portfolio includes multiple WHO-funded projects on family planning, Cesarean sections, and assisted vaginal birth. Under her leadership, Tufts University established a memorandum of understanding with the University of Malaya, facilitating student research projects in Malaysia during Summers 2022-2024. She actively seeks students and researchers to collaborate on Cochrane's work, twin studies, and reproductive health research projects. Dr. Jahanfar directs the Cochrane Affiliate at Tufts and co-directs the Pregnancy and Childbirth US Satellite. She collaborates with WHO's Maternal and Perinatal Health department, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, and serves as a consultant for WHO and EMRO. Her global health research initiatives span Australia, Malaysia, Egypt, Iran, Europe, and the Middle East, reflecting her commitment to advancing global health education and research through international partnerships.
Leah Findlater is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human-Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington (College of Engineering). She also holds adjunct and affiliate appointments in Computer Science & Engineering and Disability Studies, respectively, and serves as Associate Director of UW CREATE (Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences). Since 2021, she has led a research team in AI and accessibility at Apple. Her research focuses on creating adaptive technologies that accommodate individual needs, particularly for people with disabilities. Key areas include touchscreen personalization, machine learning interfaces, and sound recognition systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Funding sources include NSF, DoD, and major tech companies. Recent work explores AI-driven tactile graphics, visual privacy management for blind users, and sound recognition systems. Her research combines lab studies, field deployments, and qualitative methods. NSF CAREER Award (2014) She advises through the Inclusive Design Lab, emphasizing mixed-methods research and collaborations with disability communities.
Ross Koppel is an Adjunct Professor of Sociology with expertise in healthcare information technology, medication errors, and ethics in social research. His work explores the intersection of technology and societal impacts, focusing on data governance, clinical workflows, and human factors in health IT systems. Research Interests Context-sensitive understanding of medication errors Societal implications of clinical data sharing Ethical challenges in AI and informatics Healthcare cost analysis Scientific Awards Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (FACMI)
Carolyn G. Baugh serves as Associate Professor of History and Director of the Gender Studies Program at Gannon University, where she teaches Middle Eastern history, Islamic civilization, Arabic language, and African American history. Her interdisciplinary work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary human rights advocacy through the Refugee Oral History Program she directs. Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Pennsylvania, 2011 M.A. in History, University of Pennsylvania, 2008 A.B. summa cum laude in History, Duke University, 1995 Her research centers on Islamic jurisprudence with groundbreaking work on child marriage in early Islamic legal texts, culminating in her 2017 monograph Minor Marriage in Early Islamic Law . She actively explores intersections of gender, law, and human rights across historical and modern contexts, recently expanding to statelessness and human trafficking through community-engaged oral history projects with Erie's refugee populations. Professor Baugh's publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on gender within Islamic legal tradition, evolving from classical jurisprudence toward applied human rights research. Her current work integrates academic scholarship with community service through the Refugee Oral History Program, training students in oral history methodologies while documenting refugee experiences to foster cross-cultural understanding in Erie. She mentors students through hands-on research in the Refugee Oral History Program, serves on Gannon's Liberal Studies Committee, and contributes to community initiatives as a board member of the Multicultural Community Resource Center. Her teaching extends beyond campus through planned educational trips to Cairo and past excursions to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Margaret Karagas, PhD is the inaugural Department Chair and James W. Squires Professor of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, with a secondary appointment as Professor of Community and Family Medicine. She also serves as Director of both the Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Center and the Center for Molecular Epidemiology at Dartmouth. Her leadership extends to the NIH-funded Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, which encompasses over 90,000 participants across the United States. Dr. Karagas earned her PhD from the University of Washington in 1990 and has established herself as a leading researcher in environmental epidemiology. She collaboratively developed an innovative cross-disciplinary postdoctoral and graduate program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences (QBS) that integrates epidemiology, bioinformatics, and bistatistics. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary studies investigating environmental exposures, host factors, and biological mechanisms affecting health from infancy through adulthood, with particular emphasis on under-studied rural populations. Dr. Karagas employs high-dimensional analytic tools along with biomarkers and sensors to study the exposome, genetic susceptibility, and biological response. Her work has uncovered adverse cardiometabolic, neurodevelopmental, and immune-related health outcomes associated with drinking water contaminants, food-borne toxicants (including in infant first foods), and exposures from woodstoves. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental health impacts across the lifespan, with significant contributions to understanding how environmental exposures affect child development, chronic disease risk, and health disparities. Her work frequently employs advanced molecular and analytical techniques to assess environmental exposures and their biological consequences. Dr. Karagas serves on numerous prestigious international consensus panels and committees, including those for the United Nations, World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, European Food Safety Authority, US National Institutes of Health, and National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. As an academic leader, she has mentored diverse investigators at all career stages and established innovative training programs. Her research has directly contributed to practice and policy changes regarding environmental health threats. She maintains active collaborations across multiple centers at Dartmouth including the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program and Dartmouth SYNERGY.
Dr. Yuan He is an Assistant Professor at the James I. Perkins College of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, specializing in Early Childhood Education and Comparative International Education . Her work bridges curriculum design, teacher education, and cross-cultural analysis. Doctorate from University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Education Leadership) Doctorate and Master of Science from Nanjing Normal University (Early Childhood Education) Research focuses on: Curriculum and instruction in early childhood education Teacher education frameworks Body image representation in children's media Comparative analysis of international educational practices Recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize: Body weight representation in picturebooks Positive body image strategies Cross-cultural teacher training curricula Child development in Chinese kindergarten contexts Her work integrates theoretical foundations (e.g., Montessori, hermeneutics) with practical applications, particularly in bilingual and culturally responsive education.
Rosemary Morgan, PhD, MSc, is a Research Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of International Health. She holds primary affiliations with the International Health Department and is associated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity and the Johns Hopkins Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research. Dr. Morgan's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Leeds (2012), an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (2007), and a BA from the University of British Columbia (2006). Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she served as a Lecturer in Global Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh's Global Public Health Unit and as a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on gender inequities in health systems, women's health and wellbeing, and the impact of gender on public health interventions. Dr. Morgan specializes in qualitative research methods and has conducted extensive work on gender analysis in health systems, reproductive health, and the gendered effects of pandemics. Her work often examines how gender norms and power relations affect health outcomes and system performance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Morgan's publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2014 through 2025, with a notable increase in productivity in recent years. Her research spans multiple domains including gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation, moral distress among healthcare workers, vaccine hesitancy (particularly among pregnant individuals), and the intersection of gender with various health conditions. She has developed methodologies for gender analysis in health systems research and has contributed significantly to understanding how gender influences health outcomes across diverse contexts. Faculty Advisor of the 2023-2024 academic year award from the Global Health: Policy and Evaluation DrPH Program Concentration, JHSPH Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Excellence in International COVID-19 Public Health Practice, 2021 Nominated for Canadian Women Leaders in Global Health, 2018 and 2020 Selected for 300 Women Leaders in Global Health, 2014 Dr. Morgan serves as co-Editor in Chief of the journal SSM - Health Systems and is a current board member of Health Systems Global. She has advised numerous major research projects including those funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CIHR, USAID, and TDR. Her current leadership roles include being Principal Investigator on the Monitoring for Action and Learning (MAGE) project supporting the Global Financing Facility for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health initiatives. She also leads the Gender and Health Certificate program at JHSPH and co-directs the Gender and Health Summer Institute. Dr. Morgan teaches courses on Gender Analysis in Health Research and Interventions, Foundations in Gender and Health, and Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, emphasizing practical applications of gender analysis in global health settings.
Bryce Westlake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Justice Studies within the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University. He is a leading researcher in digital forensics and child sexual abuse material detection, with significant contributions to both forensic science education and alternative sexuality studies. Education: Ph.D. in Criminology from Simon Fraser University (2015) Master's degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology (double major) from University of British Columbia Dr. Westlake's research spans two primary areas with significant societal impact. In digital forensics, he focuses on developing automated tools to detect, collect, analyze, and match child sexual abuse material disseminated online. His work involves international collaboration with researchers, law enforcement agencies, and government partnerships to create more effective detection systems. In his secondary research area, he explores alternative sexuality, particularly BDSM communities, conducting multi-phasic, kink-positive studies examining health and safety within these communities. His research aims to destigmatize participation through a deeper understanding of the social and emotional enrichment practitioners receive from activities. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated technical approaches to combating child sexual exploitation while simultaneously advancing understanding of alternative sexual practices. The technical publications focus on biometric identification, file structure analysis, and ethical web scraping methods, while his BDSM-related work emphasizes community safety, education pathways, and mental health benefits. This dual focus positions him uniquely at the intersection of technology, law enforcement, and human sexuality research. Scientific Awards: The Storytellers Award (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) - April 2014 Canadian Graduate Scholarship (Social Science and Humanities Research Council) - May 2012 Dr. Westlake has been heavily involved in developing the forensic science program at SJSU, creating six undergraduate courses, revising two graduate courses, and introducing one graduate course. In Fall 2020, he created and implemented a new concentration in digital evidence (computer forensics) for forensic science majors - one of the first in-person digital forensic bachelor of science degrees in the United States meeting FEPAC standards. He has developed and directs the Silicon Valley Digital Forensics Laboratory, which began accepting students for internships in Fall 2024. He was awarded a three-year $497,948 grant from the National Science Foundation in 2023 to study 'Training digital forensics examiners through hands-on education investigating live criminal investigations.' Through the Silicon Valley Digital Forensics Laboratory and partnerships with criminal justice agencies (district attorneys offices, law enforcement agencies, etc.), Dr. Westlake provides students with training and practical experience conducting digital forensic investigations from start (evidence collection) to finish (report writing and testimony). He also co-hosted the first annual Child Sexual Abuse Reduction Research Network workshop in Adelaide Australia in December 2023.
