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Geoffrey SanzenbacherView profile

Professor

• Applied Econometrics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Labor Economics
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Geoffrey Sanzenbacher is a Professor of the Practice in the Economics Department at Boston College , affiliated with the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences . He is also a Research Fellow at the Center for Retirement Research (CRR). His expertise lies in applied econometrics and microeconomics, focusing on retirement savings decisions, pension systems, and cognitive decline's impact on late-life finances, particularly for low-income workers. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Boston College, specializing in labor economics, applied econometrics, and applied microeconomics. Previously, he worked as an economic consultant at Analysis Group in Boston. Teaching: Courses include ECON3317 (Economics of Inequality), EC2220 (Micro Theory), and EC2228 (Econometrics). Research: Explores topics such as Social Security policy, Medicare Part D's effects on drug markets, and the shift from defined-benefit to defined-contribution pensions. Publications include work on widows' poverty decline, older workers' employment patterns, and life expectancy inequality by socioeconomic status. Publications: Peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Pension Economics and Finance , Demography , and Journal of Health Economics . Over 20 working papers and policy briefs on retirement security, student debt impacts, and public pension reforms.

Nicola VerdonView profile

Professor

• Modern British History
• Gender and Labour Studies
• Rural Society
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Nicola Verdon is a Professor of Modern British History at the University of Sheffield Hallam, affiliated with the Department of Humanities within the College of Social Sciences and Arts. She specializes in 19th and 20th century British history, with a focus on gender and labor, rural society, poverty, and standards of living. Her academic journey includes roles at institutions such as the University of Sussex and the University of Reading before joining Sheffield Hallam in 2011 as a Reader, later promoted to Professor in 2018. Dr. Verdon’s research explores themes like rural labor dynamics, women’s work in agriculture, and family life on farms. She has authored influential books like Working the Land: A History of the Farmworker in England (2017) and contributed to academic journals such as History and Twentieth Century British History . Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, including partnerships with museums, theaters, and media to engage broader audiences. She has also contributed an impact case-study on ‘Life and Labour in the British Countryside’ to the 2014 REF. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on economic and social change in modern Britain, regional identities in the North of England, and advanced research projects. She supervises postgraduate students on topics ranging from interwar labor movements to environmental histories of industrial villages. Recent publications reflect her continued engagement with WWI agricultural mobilization, Victorian labor hierarchies, and transnational rural labor narratives. Dr. Verdon currently serves as an external examiner for history programs at the University of Reading and the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education. Her research leadership roles include contributions to the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam, where she co-authored evaluations of First World War Centenary Heritage Lottery Fund activities.

Markesha HendersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sport Management
• College Student Development
• Intercollegiate Athletics
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Dr. Markesha Henderson is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Sport Management at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. With expertise in college student development and intercollegiate athletics, she brings unique insights from her background as a Division I All-American track athlete and over 10 years of industry experience. Her research examines social issues in sports , athlete entrepreneurship , and gender dynamics in athletics . She teaches courses including Sociology of Sport and Social Issues in Sport. Educational background includes: Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, George Washington University (2013) M.S., Sport Administration, Georgia State University (2003) B.A., Journalism and Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1999)

• Medieval Literature
• Renaissance Theatre
• French-Canadian Dialects in Literature
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Dr. Juliette Valcke is an Associate Professor in the Modern Languages Department at Mount Saint Vincent University, specializing in Medieval/Renaissance literature, French-Canadian dialects, and contemporary Quebec/Acadian literatures. She teaches courses on French literature, Francophone women’s writing, and French-Canadian theatre. Her research explores the intersection of medieval influences in modern works and performsative aspects of historical theatre. Education: BA (Université de Sherbrooke), MA & PhD (Université de Montréal). Research Interests: Medieval drama (e.g., Dijon's Mère Folle), dialectal literature, and transhistorical literary connections. She examines how medieval themes manifest in contemporary Acadian/Quebecois works through spatial poetics, sensory memory, and cultural identity. Grants: Secured SSHRC Connection Grant ($25,000) and internal university funding for the 2014 APLAQA Conference. Active in organizing academic events and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Autobiography: Born in Quebec to Belgian immigrants, she transitioned from academic roles at Université Laval and Collège Ahuntsic to Mount Saint Vincent University in 2008. Balances teaching with raising four sons, exemplifying her belief in work-life integration.

Brenda HattieView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Queer Studies
• Feminism
• Spirituality
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Brenda Hattie is a part-time faculty member in the Department of Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University since 2005. She holds a PhD in Educational Studies focusing on queer individuals’ coming out experiences within Christian traditions. Her academic roles include developing and teaching courses across Women’s Studies, Queer Studies, Philosophy/Religious Studies, and Family Studies and Gerontology. Dr. Hattie’s research spans queer health care experiences, LGBTQ+ spirituality integration, and disability social dynamics. Notable collaborations include co-creating Canada’s first online Queer Studies course (2018) and banning conversion therapy in Nova Scotia (2018). Her activism includes board roles at Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project and Eastern Shore Pride Nova Scotia. Her community engagement includes library talks on Women’s Studies and Queer Studies in Musquodoboit Harbour and Sheet Harbour, environmental advocacy through woodlot management organizations, and hosting queer-themed events at Sapphic Shore Studio. Key interests include intersectional ecofeminism, feminist spirituality, and the cultural significance of lesbian bars. Education: PhD in Educational Studies (Lifelong Learning) Key Projects: Co-developed Canada’s first online Queer Studies course, led conversion therapy ban advocacy

Laura MorrisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Online Learning
• Teacher Education
• Critical Digital Literacies
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Dr. Laura Morrison is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University , specializing in Innovative Education & Emerging Technologies . With over a decade of experience in higher education, her work bridges critical digital literacies , online/hyflex pedagogy , and maker-centered education . EdD in Educational Technology Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) Her research explores: AI literacy and ethics in education Virtual and hyflex learning environments Making pedagogies for inclusive STEAM Professional development for educators Her recent work focuses on AI integration, mobile makerspaces in rural communities, and ethical frameworks for technology in classrooms. She co-edits the Journal of Digital Life and Learning and serves on Ontario Tech's Research Ethics Board. Dr. Morrison has secured multiple competitive grants, including SSHRC and Centre for Digital Innovation in Education awards. She mentors graduate students, organizes educational events like B.Ed. Maker Day , and has presented at over 30 international conferences. Her teaching spans courses in Digital Literacies , STEAM Pedagogy , and AI in Education , primarily delivered in online/hyflex formats.

Isabelle DarmonView profile

Lecturer

• Dynamics of capitalism
• Critical theory
• Sociology of food
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Dr. Isabelle Darmon is a Lecturer in Sociology and Sustainable Development at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and previously managed European research projects addressing unemployment and social inequality. Her research focuses on cultural sociology, critical theory, environmental sociology, and social sustainability. She co-convenes the Food Researchers In EDinburgh (FRIED) network and coordinates the European network Bridg’it, exploring food systems’ social sustainability. Her current research includes a monograph on materialist cultural sociology of the arts and theorizing social sustainability within capitalist transitions. Her teaching includes courses on global environment and society, sustainable development, and sociology of food. She has supervised over 10 PhD students, with completed theses addressing topics like food education in Taiwan, eco-parenting, and forest governance in India. Dr. Darmon’s recent publications (e.g., 2024’s 'Equality, not sufficiency!') critically examine the inequality-unsustainability nexus in capitalism and food systems. She actively participates in international conferences and networks, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainability and social justice. Her academic contributions span cultural sociology of music and food, with a focus on cross-national comparisons. She is involved in collaborative projects like the 'Good Food Nation' initiative and leads the PTAS teaching award scheme. Dr. Darmon’s work integrates critical theory with empirical research, addressing contemporary societal challenges through a materialist sociological lens.

Athina VlachantoniView profile

Professor

• Informal care provision and receipt
• Unmet need for social care
• Pension protection
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Professor Athina Vlachantoni is a faculty member at the University of Southampton within the Department of Gerontology . She serves as Professor of Gerontology & Social Policy and Admissions Tutor for Postgraduate Taught programs . Her affiliations include the Centre for Research on Ageing , ESRC Centre for Population Change , and Academy of Social Sciences (Fellow, 2022). Research interests : Informal care provision and receipt, unmet social care needs, pension protection, health inequalities across the lifecourse, and ethnic diversity with accumulated advantages/disadvantages. She leads the Intergenerational flows of support in later life strand of the ESRC Connecting Generations program and investigates financial/emotional support between generations, focusing on minority ethnic communities' pension disparities and temperature extremes' health impacts on older populations. 2023-26: Principal Investigator for ESRC project on Inclusivity in pension protection among BME communities 2023-26: Co-Investigator for NERC project on Environmental solutions for vulnerable populations' health 2022-27: Co-Investigator for ESRC Connecting Generations program Scientific awards include 2012 University of Southampton Vice-Chancellor's Awards (Research and Teaching), 2020 ESRC Impact Prize, and 2022 election to the Academy of Social Sciences. She chairs the ESRC Grants Assessment Panels and Wellcome Trust Social Sciences Advisory Board. Teaching : Professor Vlachantoni delivers modules on the MSc programs in Gerontology and Social Research Methods, including UOSM2041 Emerging and Resilient India , GERO6022 Poverty and Social Protection , and RESM6305 Mixed Methods . She also teaches medicine students on aging-related topics.

Carrie BarberView profile

Researcher

• Perinatal Mental Health
• Parenting Stress
• Digital Interventions
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Carrie Barber is a Research Associate in the Maori and Psychology Research Unit at the University of Waikato. As a registered clinical psychologist, her research examines perinatal mental health, parenting stress, and digital interventions for families during life transitions. She develops accessible tools like the 'Positively Pregnant' app to support emotional well-being. Her research focuses on stress management during pregnancy and early parenting, psychometric validation of assessment tools, cultural variations in child-rearing, and mental health interventions. Recent work examines pandemic impacts on postnatal mental health and fathers' experiences during parenthood transition. Dr. Barber applies Rasch methodology to enhance precision in psychological instruments like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Baby Care Questionnaire. Her mindfulness app trials demonstrate significant reductions in postnatal distress. She collaborates internationally on parenting belief studies and cross-cultural infant care practices. She teaches Infant and Child Development and Clinical Psychology courses, integrating cultural perspectives. Clinical work informs her research on communication gaps between perinatal patients and providers, and psychosocial needs in pediatric healthcare settings.

Kirsten DayView profile

Lecturer

• Architectural Practice
• Digital Preservation
• Neurodiversity in Design
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Dr. Kirsten Day is a Lecturer in Technology and Practice at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design, where she coordinates courses in Construction as Alchemy and Architectural Practice. With over 20 years of professional experience as a registered architect and director of Norman Day + Associates Architects, her research explores architectural futures, digital preservation, procurement methods, and inclusive design. Her research focuses on the impact of digital technologies on architectural knowledge preservation, ethical documentation practices, and professional memory. Additional investigations examine how workplaces and neighborhoods can better accommodate people with disabilities through inclusive design principles and policy frameworks. Publications address architectural education reform, digital heritage preservation, crime prevention through environmental design, and neurodiversity-informed spatial solutions. Recent projects include developing frameworks for CAD file preservation and analyzing procurement models' impact on graduate training. She chairs the Research in Practice Committee for the Australian Institute of Architects (Victoria) and serves as an examiner for the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.

Dora Martins SampaioView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transnational Mobilities
• Aging and Gerontology
• Transnational Families
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Dr. Dora Martins Sampaio is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University within the Faculty of Geosciences, affiliated with the departments of Human Geography and Spatial Planning and International Development Studies. Her research focuses on transnational mobilities, aging, transnational families, gender, and care economies, employing ethnographic and qualitative methodologies. She leads the European Research Council (ERC)-funded project RETIREWEL, examining retirement policies across six countries. Previously, she held positions at the Max Planck Institute, University of Sussex, and University of Lisbon, with research stints at Brandeis University and Fundação Getulio Vargas. Her work explores intersections of mobility and aging, with a focus on care networks, family dynamics, and policy impacts. Key contributions include her book Migration, Diversity and Inequality in Later Life: Ageing at a Crossroads (2022). She serves on editorial boards for Global Networks and Journal of Global Ageing , and teaches courses on human geography, migration, and sustainable futures. ERC Project: RETIREWEL (2025–2028) analyzing welfare states, family care, and retirement industries NWO Project: Investigating care work and masculinities among young migrant men in cities Editorial roles: Global Networks , Journal of Global Ageing Her research highlights global South perspectives on aging and migration, challenging societal narratives around vulnerability. Current projects include studies on urban mobility barriers for older adults in low- and middle-income countries.

• Postcolonial Studies
• Trauma Studies
• Cultural Memory
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Terri Tomsky is an Associate Professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on postcolonial/decolonial studies, trauma studies, cultural memory, and human rights advocacy. She is completing a book manuscript on Guantánamo prison narratives and leads a SSHRC-funded project on the International Criminal Tribunals at The Hague. Her work bridges literary analysis with global political issues, emphasizing cultural mediations of justice and globalization. Her research interests include postcolonial literary studies, anti-colonial theory, globalization, cultural memory, the Global War on Terror, human rights literature, genocide studies, migration studies, and feminist thought. She teaches courses on English studies, gender/sexuality dynamics in literature, and contemporary literature. Key publications include Negative Cosmopolitanism: Culture and Politics of World Citizenship After Globalization (2017) and articles in journals like Journal of Intercultural Studies and Australian Journal of Human Rights . Her work critiques cosmopolitan ideals through lenses of capitalism, securitization, and global inequities. Funded by SSHRC (2017–2020), her research explores how cultural narratives shape perceptions of international justice. She actively engages public discourse through blogs and interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing topics like Guantanamo's legacy and post-globalization justice frameworks.

Grady MillerView profile

Professor

• Turfgrass Science
• Irrigation Management
• Soil Microbiology
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Grady Miller is an ENVU Distinguished Professor of Sustainability & Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Management at North Carolina State University's Department of Crop & Soil Sciences within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Auburn University and has over 20 years of experience in turfgrass research, education, and extension. His work focuses on improving turfgrass quality through integrated management practices, irrigation optimization, and plant breeding for drought and shade tolerance. Research Interests: Turfgrass microbiology and soil health Climate-resilient turfgrass cultivar development Irrigation efficiency and water resource management Athletic field and golf course maintenance Publications Highlight: Recent work emphasizes microbial community responses to environmental stressors and advancements in bermudagrass/zoysiagrass breeding programs. His research has directly informed best practices for professional turf managers across the U.S. Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Agronomy Society of America and inducted into NC State's Academy of Outstanding Extension Faculty for impactful outreach programs. Teaching: Instructs graduate and undergraduate courses on applied research methods and turfgrass cultural systems, emphasizing hands-on field experiences. Extension Work: Leads statewide initiatives promoting sustainable turf management practices through fact sheets, workshops, and collaborative projects with industry stakeholders.

• Adolescent mental health
• Developmental psychology
• Family dynamics
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Jannike Kaasbøll is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and Research Group Leader for Youth and Mental Health at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare (RKBU Central Norway). Her work bridges developmental psychology and interdisciplinary health studies, focusing on adolescent mental health, family dynamics, and cross-sectoral service development. Academic appointment: Associate Professor at NTNU Research leadership: Youth and Mental Health group at RKBU Key collaboration partners: KORUS, RVTS, and regional centers Her research portfolio emphasizes life-course perspectives, protective factors, and health-related social inequalities. She conducts longitudinal studies, qualitative follow-ups, and evidence-based evaluations in child welfare and healthcare systems. Recent publications highlight suicidal ideation prevention, therapeutic residential care analysis, and digital mental health implementation. She contributes to methodological advancements through psychometric validation and systematic reviews. Teaching and supervision activities span bachelor’s to PhD levels, with course coordination for MDV6431: Project Planning, Quality Work, and Innovation. She holds 200 hours of university pedagogy training and integrates research into student engagement initiatives. Research collaborations include interagency models in residential youth care, LGBTQ+ inclusion in foster systems, and child poverty studies. She contributes to national welfare policy through reports and knowledge synthesis projects.

Christine BeckerView profile

Associate Professor

• Television History
• Media Industries
• TV Narrative and Aesthetics
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Christine Becker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame, where she has served since 2000. She serves as the Internship Coordinator and specializes in film and television history, media industry studies, and critical analysis of audiovisual media. Her research focuses on media industries, television history, British television, sports and television, and stardom. She holds a B.A. in Humanities from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1993) and a Ph.D. in Communication Arts: Film Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001). Her current research explores the history of the South Bend television show Beyond Our Control (WNDU, 1968-1986). Notable works include It’s the Pictures That Got Small: Hollywood Film Stars on Fifties Television (2008) and articles on transnational television drama, BBC America’s programming strategies, and the representation of autism in Netflix’s Atypical . She teaches courses in television history, media industries, and the Sport, Media, and Culture Minor. Becker’s scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary industry trends, examining topics like the evolution of cable networks (WGN), transnational television adaptations (e.g., Life on Mars ), and the cultural impact of television finales. Her work frequently intersects with questions of stardom, audience reception, and the industrial frameworks shaping television production.