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Jean CoteView profile

Professor

• Youth Sport Development
• Sport Psychology
• Coaching Effectiveness
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Dr. Jean Cote is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University, serving as its Director from 2006-2019. He holds cross appointments as a visiting professor at the University of Queensland (Australia) and University of Gloucestershire (UK). His research focuses on youth sport development, coaching effectiveness, and the psychosocial factors influencing sport participation and excellence. He has secured six consecutive SSHRC grants since 1999, focusing on transformative coaching practices and youth development. Education: PhD (U Ottawa), MSc (U Montreal), BSc (U Ottawa). Awards include Queen's Excellence in Graduate Supervision (2012) and Singapore's EW Barker Professorship (2009). He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and 50 book chapters, specializing in talent development, relative age effects, and parent-coach dynamics. Active globally as a research advisor for organizations like IOC, UNESCO, and NBA. Research emphasizes the interplay between youth, coaches, and families in fostering athlete development. Key projects include the Transformational Coaching workshop and the 1616 story-based PYD program. He has edited major journals including International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2008-2011). Leadership contributions include advising 60+ international bodies, delivering 60 keynote addresses, and establishing collaborative networks across 12+ countries. Current work explores moral behavior in sport, pandemic impacts on youth participation, and inclusive coaching practices.

• Family Sociology
• Sociology of Aging
• Medical Sociology
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Gülçin Con Wright is an Assistant Professor at TED University's Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Department Head and oversees the Migration Studies Master's Program in English. Her academic career includes teaching roles at TED University, Middle East Technical University, and Bilkent University. Dr. Wright specializes in family sociology, aging, and medical sociology with an intersectional gender focus. Her research explores gender dynamics in caregiving across generations, intergenerational family ties in social media, and grandparental childcare support in Turkish and American contexts. Notable projects include SU Gender-funded research on grandmothers' childcare involvement and collaborative work with Dr. Jared M. Wright analyzing social media family relationships. She has published in journals like Journal of Marriage and Family and The Gerontologist , with affiliations including Purdue University's Center on Aging and the Life Course. Her teaching includes courses on Sociology of Aging, Gender and Migration, and Medical Sociology.

Ashlee WasmundView profile

Associate Professor

• Theater Arts
• Musical Theatre
• Choreography
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Ashlee Wasmund is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Musical Theatre & Dance at Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen, part of the David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts. She is the Founding Producing Artistic Lead of Calliope Stage Company, a nonprofit professional theatre in Sylva, NC. Her work spans freelance directing, choreographing, and acting across theaters in NYC, Chicago, Milwaukee, Boston, Los Angeles, and internationally. She prioritizes new works, emerging artists, and creating authentic artistic spaces. Education: MFA, Western Illinois University BA, Franklin College, Theatre Research & Artistic Focus: Ashlee’s practice emphasizes collaborative creation, mentorship, and innovative theatre production. She explores vulnerability in performance, intergenerational learning, and fearless artistic experimentation. Affiliations: Resident Artist, New Light Theater Project (NYC) Ensemble Member Emeritus, Midsommer Flight (Chicago) Associate Member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Actor’s Equity Member Candidate Mentorship & Impact: Advises students through her academic roles and supports artists of all ages. Her work bridges professional theatre, education, and community engagement. Key Projects: Directing/choreographing in NYC (59E59, IRT Theatre), Chicago (Drury Lane), and international venues. Known for nurturing young playwrights and collaborating with Broadway/LORT professionals.

Erin MaherView profile

Professor

• Child Welfare
• Poverty
• Child Abuse and Neglect
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Erin Maher is a Professor of Sociology and Senior Associate Director at the Data Institute for Societal Challenges at the University of Oklahoma. She holds an adjunct appointment as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and College of Medicine. Her work focuses on the intersection of poverty and child maltreatment, emphasizing applied research to inform policy and practice. Dr. Maher evaluates social programs through collaborations with state agencies and previously directed research for a national foundation. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2000. Her research spans child well-being, family functioning, and trauma-informed approaches in criminal justice and child welfare systems. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, Indiana University-Bloomington (2000) Research interests include child welfare system reform, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and interventions targeting high-risk families. She employs mixed-methods and quasi-experimental designs to assess program effectiveness. Recent work examines kinship care impacts, trauma-informed practices, and equity in child welfare systems. Her applied focus ensures findings translate into actionable policies. Advising & Grants: Dr. Maher collaborates on evaluations of home visiting programs, Medicaid management strategies, and foster care interventions. Her projects often involve cross-sector partnerships between universities, state agencies, and nonprofits to address systemic challenges in child welfare and public health. Labs/Teams: She leads initiatives at OU’s Data Institute for Societal Challenges, integrating interdisciplinary data science to address complex social issues. Her work bridges sociology, public health, and policy analysis to create scalable solutions.

Olwyn OwenView profile

Visiting Professor

• Viking Archaeology
• Medieval History
• Archaeology of Towns
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Olwyn Owen is a Visiting Professor at the Archaeology Institute, renowned for her expertise in Scandinavian Scotland and Viking archaeology. She has held pivotal roles at Historic Scotland, including as Head of the Scheduling, Marine and Battlefields team, and currently works as a heritage consultant. A graduate of Durham University, her MA thesis focused on late Viking art. She has directed major excavations in Orkney and Shetland, including Tuquoy and Kebister, and pioneered international projects like the Council of Europe’s Cultural Viking Routes. Her work integrates archaeological research with heritage management, emphasizing urban archaeology and policy development. Education: MA (Durham University), with advanced research in Viking art and archaeology through scholarships in Sweden and Norway. Research interests span Norse settlement patterns, Viking material culture, and the archaeology of medieval towns. She has authored over 100 publications, including monographs on Viking Unst and Scar boat burial. Her awards include Fellowship in the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and membership in the Institute for Archaeologists. Grants and roles include leadership in Historic Scotland’s Archaeology Programme and contributions to EU-funded initiatives. She advises on heritage conservation through roles at North Berwick Trust and chairs a local heritage preservation group. Her work bridges academia, policy, and public engagement, evident in her TV appearances and international lectures.

Jennifer ShawView profile

Assistant Professor

• Migration studies
• Transnational families
• Child and youth studies
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Jennifer Shaw is an Assistant Professor in Sociology and Politics within the Faculty of Arts at Thompson Rivers University, located in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc. Trained as a cultural anthropologist and ethnographer, Dr. Shaw holds a BA (Hons) and MA in Anthropology from the University of Victoria and a PhD in Anthropology from Simon Fraser University. Her academic journey includes previous teaching positions at SFU, University of the Fraser Valley, and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Dr. Shaw's research focuses on migration and citizenship, children and youth, gender and precarious labor. Her scholarly work examines the structural causes of precarity and inequality in Canada's immigration and labor systems, with particular attention to Filipino migrant families. She explores how transnational family separation impacts youth development and family dynamics, introducing the concept of "tender labour" to describe the emotional and caregiving work performed by children in these contexts. Her book Tender Labour (UBC Press) represents a significant contribution to understanding youths' experiences of migration and long-term family separation. Dr. Shaw's research employs ethnographic storytelling, visual methods, and participatory approaches to amplify the voices of migrant youth and families. She has published in journals including Anthropology of Work Review and Children & Society, with work examining ethical considerations in youth research and the everyday labor of maintaining transnational family connections. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipient Co-led Society for Cultural Anthropology's social media team for five years Principal Investigator for BC Human Rights Education Project Active contributor to Understanding Precarity BC Partnership As an educator, Dr. Shaw teaches courses in sociocultural issues, child and youth studies, migration studies, labor studies, gender studies, social inequality, and ethnographic methods. She is committed to bringing her research experiences into the classroom to create meaningful connections between academic learning and real-world experiences of migration and precarity.

Karolien DonsView profile

Professor

• Innovative Music Practices
• Participatory Music Practice
• Ethical Aspects in Music
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Dr. Karolien Dons is a Professor of Music in Context at the Hanze University's Research Centre Art & Society. Her work focuses on innovative music practices in societal contexts, with a particular emphasis on participatory music, ethical considerations, and inclusion in healthcare and community settings. She holds a PhD from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (2019), where she researched co-creative musicking with vulnerable elderly populations. Dr. Dons leads several high-impact projects, including Sound Soils (2023–2024) analyzing rural music practices and Creating Cultures of Care (2023–present) exploring creative health initiatives. She serves on the Hanze University Ethical Review Board and contributes to international committees like the AEC's Diversity Working Group. Her academic journey includes a Master's in Music Psychology (University of Jyväskylä, 2009) and Musicology (Ghent University, 2007). Key research areas include music co-creation, person-centered approaches, and professional musicianship in healthcare. Over 47 publications and 19 projects since 2010 reflect her commitment to bridging artistic practice with societal impact, particularly in aging populations and rural communities. Projects: Sound Soils (rural music practices), Creating Cultures of Care (creative health), and Prins Claus Conservatorium & Westerbork Camp (historical memory). Awards: None explicitly listed, though recognized for innovative healthcare music initiatives. Grants: Multiple project grants including €150k for Sound Soils and €200k for Creating Cultures of Care. Her work is featured in media such as Kunstzone and Dutch healthcare journals, emphasizing music's role in wellbeing and societal integration. Future research includes expanding music's role in healthcare policy and rural cultural development.

Matthew GudgeonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Political Economy
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Matthew Gudgeon is an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at Tufts University, a Research Affiliate at IZA, and a Faculty Research Fellow at NBER. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston University (2018), an M.A. from Boston University (2015), and a B.A. from Georgetown University (2008). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and worked in the Army’s Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis. His research focuses on labor economics, public policy, and political economy, with a particular emphasis on military service outcomes, tax policy impacts, conflict dynamics, and policing. He uses applied econometric methods to evaluate policies related to labor markets, taxation, and social programs. Notable work includes analyzing the returns to military service, the intergenerational transmission of military careers, and the interaction between unemployment insurance and retirement policies. Matthew’s recent studies explore how combat deployments affect veterans’ health and social outcomes, the role of leadership diversity in police performance, and the prediction of conflict in regions like Colombia and Indonesia. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, political science, and public policy to address real-world challenges.

• Latino/x Student Success
• Men of Color in Higher Education
• STEM Education Equity
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Dr. Luis Ponjuan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University’s College of Education and Human Development. His research focuses on improving educational outcomes for Latino/x students, men of color, and underserved populations in higher education. He holds affiliate appointments in the College of Arts & Sciences’ Latino/a and Mexican American Studies, Race & Ethnic Studies, and Africana Studies programs. Dr. Ponjuan earned his Ph.D. in Education (Higher Education Administration) from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with expertise in quantitative methods and organizational psychology. Education: Ph.D. in Education (Higher Education Administration), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Concentrations: Advanced Quantitative Methods, Evaluation & Assessment, Organizational Psychology Research Interests: Latino/x male academic success Community college equity initiatives STEM NSF-REU program effectiveness Faculty diversity and professional development Policy advocacy for marginalized student groups Grants & Awards: Over $3 million in grants from NSF, ECMC Foundation, and others. National recognition for work on Latino/x males, including advising Vice President Kamala Harris on men of color issues. Served as PI/Co-PI on projects like the Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color and the Inclusive Community of Aggie Researchers (iCAR). Leadership Roles: Board Member, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (2022-2025) Co-Founder, Project MALES (UT Austin) Faculty Scholar, Texas Success Center & Diana Natalicio Institute Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives through Project MALES, the Texas Education Research Consortium, and the REACH Collaborative. Active in multi-institutional partnerships addressing equity in higher education.

Jonathan DawView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Inequalities
• Social Networks
• Kidney Transplantation Disparities
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Jonathan Daw is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Demography at Pennsylvania State University’s College of the Liberal Arts. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor of Medical Sociology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, with postdoctoral training in gene-environment interplay at the University of Colorado-Boulder. His research focuses on social network determinants of health disparities, particularly in kidney transplantation, and the structural racism impacts on kidney disease outcomes. He leads NIH-funded projects studying racial/ethnic disparities in living donor kidney transplants and the effects of structural racism on end-stage kidney disease. His work incorporates community advisory boards to ensure community alignment. Earlier research explored gene-environment interactions in adolescent health and U.S. kinship networks. Teaching responsibilities include courses on medical sociology, demography, research methods, and biodemography. In 2025, he will teach a graduate seminar on Health Disparities and a statistical methods course. Key research areas include healthcare disparities, social networks, structural racism, and gene-environment interactions. His recent publications emphasize kidney transplantation equity, racial disparities in healthcare access, and long-term health outcomes linked to early-life socioeconomic conditions.

Terrie E. MoffittView profile

Professor

• Longitudinal Methods
• Developmental Theory
• Mental Disorders
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Terrie E. Moffitt is the Nannerl O. Keohane University Distinguished Professor at Duke University's Psychology & Neuroscience Department, with an affiliate role at King’s College London. Her research focuses on longitudinal studies of human development, mental health, antisocial behavior, and aging mechanisms. She holds appointments in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Education: PhD (1984) and MA (1981) in Psychology from University of Southern California, BA (1977) from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Research spans epigenetic aging biomarkers, mental disorder trajectories, and environmental influences on health. Her work with the Dunedin Study has revolutionized understanding of life-course development. Key grants include NIH-funded projects on aging, mental health, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Awards include the Grawemeyer Award (2022), National Academy of Medicine membership (2018), and multiple fellowships. Over 1,400 publications address topics like accelerated aging, childhood adversity, and policy impacts of mental health. Lab affiliations include Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and Center for Population Health & Aging. Mentors postdocs and trainees across interdisciplinary programs in behavioral science and public health.

• Sustainability Engineering
• Circular Economy
• Strategic Foresight
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Dr. Leila Sheldrick is an Associate Professor at Imperial College London's Dyson School of Design Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. She leads the Strategic Futures Design Lab and holds affiliations with the Grantham Institute and the Human Behaviour and Experience Network. Her work bridges design, engineering, and futures thinking to drive sustainable and equitable innovation. Leila’s research focuses on circular economy strategies, strategic foresight, and systems-aware design processes, emphasizing collaboration with industry and academia to address global challenges. She co-founded the Dyson School and developed eleven academic modules, including co-leading the Global Innovation Design (GID) MSc program with international partners like the Royal College of Art and Tsinghua University. Over 150 graduates from this program have become global design leaders. Her educational contributions include shaping cross-disciplinary PhD projects in sustainable manufacturing, intergenerational futures, and design for wellbeing. Leila’s research explores tools for long-term thinking in innovation teams, including scenario planning and consumer intervention mapping. Her recent work spans waste valorization (e.g., thermal insulation from feathers) and youth engagement in sustainability transitions. She collaborates with firms like Atkins and Rio Tinto on projects ranging from energy transitions to systems innovation. Her articles highlight trends in sustainable materials, digital customization, and futures-oriented design methods. Key themes include overcoming barriers to circular economies, optimizing sound absorption materials from bio-wastes, and addressing consumer choice in customization. Leila’s advisory work bridges research and industry, advocating for future-literate practices. She emphasizes building bridges between academia, industry, and education to foster responsible innovation.

• Arctic Anthropology
• Ethnohistory
• Museum and Material Culture
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Nancy Wachowich is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Her research focuses on Arctic anthropology, emphasizing historical and visual methodologies, oral traditions, and Indigenous knowledge systems. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Canadian High Arctic, exploring colonialism’s impact, material culture, and Inuit media practices. Key collaborations include the Mittimatalik Arnait Miqsuqtuit Collective (MAMC), which promotes sealskin sewing and digital archiving, and the UKRI/Polar-funded Inuksiutit project addressing food sovereignty in Nunavut. Wachowich holds a PhD in Social Anthropology (University of British Columbia, 2001), an MA in Symbolic Anthropology (University of Western Ontario, 1992), and a BA in Anthropology (University of Alberta, 1989). She has supervised numerous postgraduate students, including research on Arctic environmental justice, Indigenous identity, and colonial historiography. Her awards include the Oral History Association (USA) Best Project Award (2000) and the Canadian Historical Society Clio Award for the North (2000). She contributes to academic governance as a Faculty Member of the International PhD School for Arctic Societies (IPSSAS) and has served as an external examiner for programs at the University of Cambridge and Goldsmiths, University of London. Teaching responsibilities include modules on global cultures, colonialism, ethnography, and Indigenous media. Her research integrates collaborative, decolonizing methodologies to prioritize Indigenous agency in cultural preservation and knowledge production.

Doreen LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Anthropology
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Political Anthropology
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Doreen Lee serves as Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Global Asian Studies Program within Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research interrogates the intersections of urban life, political power, and archival practices in Indonesia, with particular focus on Jakarta's financial landscapes and grassroots resistance movements. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from Cornell University (2008), establishing her interdisciplinary approach bridging History, Southeast Asian Studies, and Anthropology. Lee's scholarship centers on: Urban Politics : Analyzing how megacity environments shape political subjectivity and resistance Archival Activism : Documenting how marginalized communities produce counter-histories Financial Anthropology : Examining survival techniques in contexts of extreme inequality Youth Movements : Tracing nationalist legacies in contemporary political mobilization Her work consistently positions Southeast Asia as vital theoretical terrain for global anthropological discourse. Recent publications reveal intensifying focus on financial predation in Asian megacities, information politics in authoritarian contexts, and the materiality of dissent. Her research demonstrates methodological innovation through ethnographic engagement with urban ruins, financial scams, and digital resistance. Lee's scholarly impact is recognized through her award-winning monograph Activist Archives: Youth Culture and the Political Past in Indonesia (Duke University Press, 2016), which established foundational frameworks for understanding intergenerational political memory. As Director of Global Asian Studies, she cultivates interdisciplinary programming while maintaining active affiliations with the Society for Cultural Anthropology, Association for Asian Studies (Indonesia and Timor Leste Studies Committee), and Association of American Anthropology. Her collaborative work engages with colleagues across Sociology, Health Sciences, and Environmental Research at Northeastern.

Kathy BlackView profile

Professor

• Age-Friendly Communities
• Aging in Place
• Environmental Gerontology
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Dr. Kathy Black is a Professor and Affiliate Professor of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus, affiliated with the College of Public Health. She holds a Ph.D. from the State University of Albany and multiple master’s degrees from prestigious institutions. Her research focuses on Age-Friendly Communities, Aging in Place, Environmental Gerontology, and Advance Care Planning. Dr. Black has extensive experience as a practitioner, educator, and researcher in aging-related fields, with over 40 years of involvement in geriatric social work, nursing, and policy. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Aging Studies, M.P.H. from UCLA, and dual M.S.W. and M.S.G. degrees from USC, alongside a B.S. from SUNY and a Nursing Diploma. She has been Principal Investigator on numerous grants, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Training Program and Age-Friendly Sarasota initiatives funded by organizations like The Patterson Foundation. Dr. Black’s research emphasizes community-based interventions, health equity, and intergenerational programs. Her work has led to over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals like The Gerontologist and Journal of Applied Gerontology . She serves on editorial boards for aging-focused journals and has received awards such as the USF System-wide Faculty Outstanding Research Achievement Award and recognition as a Next Avenue Top 50 National Influencer in Aging. Key Projects: Alzheimer’s Disease Training Program (2003–present), Age-Friendly Sarasota (2015–2018), Enhancing Dignity and Independence in Aging (2010–2011). Grants: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, AARP Florida, The Patterson Foundation. Teaching: Courses include Aging & Social Policy, Clinical Research I, and Human Behavior in the Social Environment. Her contributions extend to policy advocacy, editorial roles, and global initiatives like the WHO Healthy Ageing Leadership Program. Dr. Black’s work bridges academia, practice, and policy to advance equitable aging outcomes.