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Michael E OdijieView profile

Associate Professor

• Slavery and Abolition in West Africa
• Labor in West Africa
• Cocoa value chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
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Dr. Michael E Odijie is an Associate Professor of African History and African Studies at the University of Oxford, holding a joint appointment between the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and the Faculty of History. His research focuses on West African historical and contemporary themes, including anti-slavery movements, labor exploitation, cocoa value chains, EU-Africa relations, and development politics. He leads an ERC-funded project on local anti-slavery networks in Africa and collaborates internationally on cocoa sustainability issues. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic work spans interdisciplinary fields. Current research includes a manuscript on local movements against slavery in southeastern Nigeria and studies on Côte d’Ivoire/Ghana’s cocoa sector challenges. His research interests are structured around five core areas: Slavery abolition dynamics, labor systems in West Africa, cocoa value chain exploitation, EU-African political-economic relations, and development policy coherence. Recent publications analyze topics such as ritual enslavement, AfCFTA contradictions, and Sino-African industrial policy interactions. Grant activities include an ERC-funded initiative on African anti-slavery networks. He actively collaborates with universities globally on cocoa sustainability and industrial policy projects. Teaching responsibilities include the MSt Global and Imperial History program at St Antony's College. Laboratory/Team Affiliations: Engaged in transnational research networks focusing on African development and historical studies.

Rosanne RademakerView profile

Research Professor

• Perception
• Working Memory
• Attention
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Dr. Rosanne Rademaker is a Research Professor and Group Leader at the Rademaker Lab, part of the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) in Frankfurt, Germany, affiliated with Goethe University’s Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on understanding how sensation and cognition interact to shape human perception, particularly in visual working memory, attention, and physiological arousal states. Her lab employs behavioral, computational, and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, M/EEG) to explore how the brain balances perceptual input with stored memories. In addition to foundational work on memory and attention, the lab investigates context effects on perception, motor-output impacts on visual processing, and computational neural principles. Rosanne emphasizes collaborative, fun science, fostering an inclusive environment through outreach and international collaborations. Key recent work includes studies on categorical representations in the visual hierarchy and neural dynamics during memory recall. Lab Members: Giuliana Giorjiani (PhD), Noa Noelle Krause (MSc), Amit Rawal (PhD), Maria Servetnik (PhD), Nursima Ünver Aydingül (PhD). Grants & Collaborations: Mishal Qubad’s “Junior Clinician Scientist” grant on schizophrenia visual maps, international collaborations with Toronto and the Max Planck School of Cognition. Teaching: Lectures on “Introduction to Cognitive Psychology” at Goethe University. Publications highlight her work in Nature Neuroscience , eLife , and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience , with over 30 peer-reviewed articles. The lab actively engages in conferences (VSS, ECVP) and hosts annual retreats to promote scientific exchange.

Regina LapateView profile

Assistant Professor

• Affective Neuroscience
• Emotional Processing
• Cognitive Control
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Dr. Regina Lapate serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters & Science. She directs the LEAP Neuro Lab (Lapate Experimental Affective Psychophysiology and Neuroscience Laboratory), where her team investigates neural mechanisms of emotion-cognition interactions using multimodal methodologies including TMS, EEG, fMRI, and psychophysiology. Her educational trajectory includes a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015) under Dr. Richard Davidson, followed by an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley (2016) with Dr. Mark D'Esposito. She co-edited the 2nd edition of The Nature of Emotion: Fundamental Questions in 2018. Dr. Lapate's research centers on emotional processing, cognitive control, and adaptive emotion regulation, with particular emphasis on temporal memory dynamics and prefrontal cortex function. Her lab employs causal inference approaches to explore how emotional states sculpt sensory processing and behavioral goals, aiming to uncover mechanisms that promote resilience against psychopathology. Recent work demonstrates how emotional context modulates temporal memory and action goal representations, revealing critical prefrontal circuitry involved in emotional adaptation. Her publication trends reveal deep integration of time perception with emotional processing, neurostimulation-based causal testing of prefrontal mechanisms, and translational applications for mood and anxiety disorders. The 2024-2025 publications particularly highlight anorexia nervosa symptomatology, temporal coding in emotion, and open-loop motor circuit dissociations. Scientific recognition includes: Hellman Fellowship (2024) Prestigious NIH grant for prefrontal mechanism research (2023) Regent’s Junior Faculty Award (2023) Dr. Lapate has secured substantial grant funding including an NIH award to elucidate prefrontal mechanisms of emotional processing and regulation. Her LEAP Neuro Lab functions as a collaborative hub where graduate and undergraduate researchers investigate fundamental questions about how emotional experiences dynamically interact with cognitive processes to shape adaptive functioning and psychopathology vulnerability.

Peter HettichView profile

Professor

• Public Economic Law
• Regulated Markets
• Environmental Law
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Prof. Dr. Peter Hettich is a Professor of Public Law at the University of St. Gallen (Law School), specializing in economic constitutional law, regulated markets, environmental law, and infrastructure law. He leads the Department of Economic Law at the Institute of Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) and co-heads the Centre for Energy Innovation, Governance, and Investment (EGI-HSG), part of the Swiss Competence Centre for Energy Transition (SCCER CREST). His research focuses on regulated sectors like energy, telecommunications, and public utilities. Education: LL.M. (Columbia Law School, 2006); J.S.D. summa cum laude (University of St. Gallen, 2003); lic. iur. (University of St. Gallen, 1999). Research Interests: Economic constitutional law, competition law, infrastructure regulation, and digital transformation of legal frameworks. Notable projects include the Swiss Energy Governance initiative and studies on digital privacy (e.g., 'Remembering and Forgetting in the Digital Age'). Affiliations: Director of the Research Centre for Information Law (FIR-HSG), member of the Zurich Bar Association, and legal consultant for VISCHER Ltd. He also contributes to executive education at the HSG Executive School. Awards: Includes the James Kent Scholar distinction and multiple grants/fellowships for legal research. Advisory Work: Provides expert opinions for public and private entities, including federal administrations. Maintains a blog on economic regulation. Teaching: Courses on public economic law, energy law, and law-economic integration.

• Contemporary French Literature
• Francophone Literature
• Narrative Structures
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Dr hab. Anna Maziarczyk is a Professor at the Department of Romance Languages, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She serves as Chair of the Quality Assurance Team for Romance and Italian Studies and leads editorial committees for Lublin Studies in Modern Languages and Literature . PhD studies at UMCS Specialized training at École de Hautes Études Commerciales (Lille, France) Her research focuses on: Contemporary French & Francophone literature Narrative structures & unreliable narration Ecocritical fiction Intermediality & intertextuality War trauma in literary representation Ludic elements in modern novels Her recent publications analyze narrative strategies in works by Éric Chevillard, Éric Laurrent, Ahmadou Kourouma, Alain Mabanckou, and Gilles Rozier. Key themes include ecological storytelling, childhood perspectives in conflict zones, and metafictional techniques. She has received multiple Rector's Awards for high-impact publications and coordinates the implementation of specialized French business language programs developed with École de Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord. 2018: National Education Commission Medal 2018, 2020 (twice), 2022: UMCS Rector's Awards for scientific articles Active in international collaboration through Erasmus and specialized training programs with French institutions.

Shira KleinView profile

Associate Professor

• Italian Jewry
• Jewish Migration
• Holocaust Studies
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Dr. Shira Klein is an Associate Professor of History at Chapman University’s Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She specializes in Italian Jewry, Jewish migration, Holocaust studies, and digital humanities, particularly Wikipedia research. Her work challenges historical myths like Italy’s perceived 'good Italian' narrative during Fascism. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Tel Aviv University Master of Arts, Sapienza University of Rome Ph.D., New York University Dr. Klein’s research intersects Holocaust history, Italian colonialism, and digital misinformation. Her acclaimed book Italy’s Jews from Emancipation to Fascism (Cambridge University Press, 2018) was a National Jewish Book Award Finalist. She also explores how Wikipedia distorts Holocaust narratives. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research NEH Summer Stipend Barbieri Grant in Modern Italian History Yad Hanadiv/Beracha Foundation Fellowship Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture Scholarship USC Shoah Foundation International Teaching Fellow Pedagogical Innovation Award, Chapman University Paula Hyman Mentorship Program Recipient (HUC & JTS) Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship, NYU Dr. Klein teaches courses on the Holocaust, Jewish migration, and modern European history. She has contributed to public discourse through media appearances and op-eds, including a notable lecture series Forgetting Fascism and a podcast addressing Italian Jewish experiences under Fascism.

Belen MasiaView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Imaging
• Applied Perception
• Virtual Reality
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Belen Masia is a tenured Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Universidad de Zaragoza , Spain. She is affiliated with the Graphics & Imaging Lab (part of the I3A Institute ) and the Vision, Image and Neurodevelopment Group (within the IIS Aragon Institute ). Her research bridges computational imaging , applied perception , and virtual reality , focusing on modeling human visual behavior and improving graphics/vision algorithms through perceptual insights. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science (Eurographics PhD Award 2015), postdoctoral work at Max Planck Institute for Informatics . Research Highlights : Virtual Reality : Studying user behavior, saliency prediction, multimodal perception, and cinematography in VR. Appearance Modeling : Developing intuitive material representations and metrics for editing. Applied Perception : Leveraging human vision insights to diagnose defects in non-verbal patients. Computational Displays : Exploring HDR imaging and display optimization. Scientific Awards : Eurographics Young Researcher Award 2017 Eurographics PhD Award 2015 MIT Technology Review Top Ten Innovators Below 35 in Spain 2014 NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2012 Leonardo Fellowship from BBVA Foundation 2020 Leadership & Editorial Roles : Co-chair of Full Papers track at Eurographics 2026 Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Graphics, Computers and Graphics, and ACM Transactions on Applied Perception Co-founder of DIVE Medical , a startup for automated visual function diagnosis PhD Students : Dario Lanza (2025, Modeling, Perception and Editing of Volumetric Materials ) Daniel Martin (2024, Computational Models of Visual Attention in VR , Best PhD Thesis Award EGSE) Julia Guerrero-Viu (2023, WiGRAPH Rising Star) Sandra Malpica (2023, VR Gaze Behavior ) Manuel Lagunas (2021, BBVA/SCIE Young Researcher Award) Ana Serrano (2019, Eurographics PhD Award & Unizar Outstanding Thesis) Collaborations & Grants : Involved in the EU-funded PRIME Innovative Training Network (predictive rendering and appearance reproduction) and leading projects on deep learning for pediatric visual diagnosis.

• Experimental psychology
• memory
• source monitoring
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Eriko Sugimori is an Associate Professor at the School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and has established herself as a prominent researcher in experimental psychology with a focus on memory processes and cognitive phenomena. Her research interests span across several key areas of experimental psychology: Memory and source monitoring processes Action and implicit memory Individual differences in cognitive processing Nostalgia and autobiographical memory Schizotypal personality traits and cognitive functioning Dr. Sugimori's work demonstrates a consistent pattern of investigating how cognitive processes interact with emotional states, social contexts, and perceptual experiences. Her research spans from basic cognitive mechanisms to applied settings in clinical, educational, and social contexts. A significant portion of her work examines how memory processes are influenced by emotional states, social interactions, and individual differences in personality traits. Among her notable achievements is the Japanese Psychological Association Excellent Paper Award received in 2006. Her research has been published in numerous high-impact journals across psychology and cognitive science. Dr. Sugimori has mentored numerous students through research projects and has been involved in various research collaborations across different institutions. Her work has received significant attention in the field, as evidenced by her 504 citations and h-index of 12 across 43 publications. She is actively involved in several professional organizations including the Japanese Society of Sport Psychology, Japanese Society of Applied Psychology, Psychonomic Society, Japanese Psychological Association, and Japanese Society of Cognitive Psychology, demonstrating her commitment to advancing psychological science across multiple subdisciplines.

Samuli KangaslampiView profile

Lecturer

• Psychology
• Mental Health
• Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
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Samuli Kangaslampi is a University Lecturer in Welfare Sciences at the University of Tampere, School of Social Sciences. His research is deeply aligned with clinical and developmental psychology, focusing on trauma, mental health in youth, and the psychological effects of psychedelics. He is actively contributing to academic discourse through publications, conference presentations, and peer-review activities. Research Interests: Dr. Kangaslampi's work centers on posttraumatic stress symptoms, particularly in children and adolescents, and the application of narrative exposure therapy. He also investigates memory processes under psychedelics, mystical experiences, and the use of network analysis to model psychopathology. His fingerprint includes strong engagement with topics such as autobiographical memory, PTSD, psychedelics, and adolescence. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2019–2025) show a consistent focus on trauma treatment mechanisms, psychedelic experiences, and cognitive aspects of memory. He frequently employs network analysis and qualitative methods, publishing in journals like Journal of Anxiety Disorders , European Journal of Psychotraumatology , and Psychopharmacology . Themes include clinical trials, memory distortion, and mental health interventions in vulnerable populations. Scientific Awards: Dissertation Award, University of Tampere, 2020 Best Research Poster, 2021 Best Clinical Presentation, Berlin, Germany, 2023 Advising and Grants: While specific students or grant funding are not mentioned in the provided text, Dr. Kangaslampi has led independent research, published doctoral work, and contributed to collaborative clinical trials, suggesting active involvement in research mentoring and project leadership. His dataset sharing indicates commitment to open science and reproducibility. Labs and Teams: He collaborates with researchers such as Kirsi Peltonen, Fiona Garoff, and others in trauma and mental health studies. His work involves international contexts, including research with refugees in Kenya, and interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, pharmacology, and network science.

David Roas DeusView profile

Professor

• Literary Theory
• Comparative Literature
• Fantastic Literature
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David Roas Deus is a full Professor of Literary Theory and Comparative Literature at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, where he is a leading figure in the study of fantastic and horror literature. He is affiliated with the Department of Filology, Communication and Documentation and directs the Group of Studies on the Fantastic (GEF), a research group dedicated to the academic exploration of the fantastic in narrative. His work bridges creative writing and literary criticism, making him a key intellectual in contemporary Spanish letters. Ph.D. in Literary Theory, Autonomous University of Barcelona His research centers on the theoretical foundations of the fantastic , particularly its philosophical and cognitive dimensions. He investigates how fantastic narratives disrupt perception of reality, provoke metaphysical anxiety, and challenge literary norms. His interests span from 19th-century Spanish literature to modern speculative fiction, with a special focus on horror, the short story, and narrative ambiguity . He argues that the fantastic is not merely about fear, but about the collapse of epistemological certainty. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent engagement with the boundaries between reality and fiction , the psychology of the impossible , and the historical evolution of the fantastic in Hispanic culture. His works combine theoretical rigor with creative insight, often blurring the line between criticism and narrative. The keywords across his articles reflect deep interdisciplinary engagement with philosophy, cultural history, and cognitive studies. His scientific recognition includes the Setenil Award (2011) for best short story collection and the 4th Málaga Essay Prize . These awards highlight his dual excellence in both creative and academic writing. His works have been translated and disseminated internationally, particularly in Latin America and Portugal. David Roas has supervised numerous research projects and leads the GEF research group, fostering collaboration among scholars of the fantastic. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record and editorial leadership suggest sustained research funding and institutional support. He has also edited major anthologies and critical collections, contributing to the academic legitimization of the fantastic genre in Spain. He is the director of the Group of Studies on the Fantastic (GEF) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a hub for interdisciplinary research on speculative narratives. The group promotes conferences, publications, and international collaborations, positioning Roas at the center of a growing academic network focused on the fantastic in literature and culture.

• Human Episodic Memory
• Schizophrenia Cognitive Deficits
• Electrophysiology
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Dr Lisa Evans is a Reader at the School of Psychology , Cardiff University , with a distinguished career in cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology. Her research combines behavioral, EEG, MEG, and fMRI methodologies to investigate human episodic memory and schizophrenia-related cognitive deficits. Academic Rank: Associate Professor (Reader in UK system) Key Research Areas: Episodic memory retrieval processes, recollection-familiarity dynamics, reality monitoring in schizotypy, neurofeedback applications Research Highlights include multimodal investigations into how healthy individuals selectively retrieve memories without irrelevant interference, and dimensional approaches to schizophrenia spectrum cognitive impairments. She has supervised numerous memory-related undergraduate projects on topics like false memory and episodic future thinking. Scientific Awards : Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Article Trends show expertise in ERP/MEG signatures of memory control, schizotypy dimensions, and neurofeedback interventions. Her work bridges fundamental neuroscience and translational clinical applications.

Karl R. GegenfurtnerView profile

Professor

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Prof. Dr. Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a full Professor for General Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen. He has held this position since 2001 and leads a prominent research group on visual perception. His work bridges low-level sensory processing with higher cognitive functions and motor control. Education: Psychology Student at the University of Regensburg, Diploma in Psychology, 1986 Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, New York University, 1990 Postdoc at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Center for Neural Science, NYU, 1990–1993 Research Scientist at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, 1993–2000 Habilitation in Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, 1998 Professor for Biological Psychology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 2000–2001 His research focuses on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of visual perception, particularly color vision, object recognition, eye movements, and sensorimotor integration. He investigates how humans perceive complex scenes and objects in natural environments, how these are represented in the brain, and how visual information guides motor actions. His recent work explores topics such as color categorization in neural networks, lightness perception, dynamic size recalibration, and the role of eye movements in perceptual decisions. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward understanding perception in real-world contexts, integrating computational modeling, psychophysics, and neuroscientific methods. Key themes include color and shape perception, attention, eye movement control, and the interplay between perception and action. Scientific Awards: Member, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2015) Wilhelm Wundt Medal, German Society for Psychology (2016) Palmer Lecture, Colour Group (UK) (2019) Turrell Lecture Berlin (2019) Russell Devalois Memorial Lecture, UC Berkeley (2024) ICVS Verriest Medal (2024) Pineapple Science Award (2024) Prof. Gegenfurtner has supervised numerous research projects and training networks, including the DFG Collaborative Research Center TRR 135 on 'Cardinal mechanisms of perception' and the International Research Training Group BrainAct. He has received major funding, including an ERC Advanced Grant (2020) for 'Color 3.0'. He has served on editorial boards of top journals such as Journal of Vision , Vision Research , and Psychological Review , and was President of the Vision Science Society (2012–2013). He is actively involved in academic service, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s fellowship selection committee. He leads the Visual Perception research group at Giessen, which investigates cortical mechanisms of vision, perception of natural scenes, and the integration of sensory and motor information. The lab employs psychophysical experiments, eye tracking, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to study perception in ecologically valid settings.

Elizabeth RaceView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Systems
• Learning Mechanisms
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Elizabeth Race is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Stanford University (2009) and completed postdoctoral training at Boston University's Memory Disorders Research Center. Her Integrative Cognitive Neuroscience Lab investigates the neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and cognitive control using fMRI and EEG techniques. Research focuses on how memory adaptively guides behavior and enables future simulations, examining both healthy adults and clinical populations with amnesia. Recent publications explore temporal dynamics of memory formation, misinformation susceptibility, and neural mechanisms of memory protection. Her work demonstrates consistent innovation in experimental paradigms linking cognitive psychology with neuroscience. She teaches courses including Brain & Behavior, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Statistics at undergraduate and graduate levels. Current research projects examine rhythmic neural synchronization during encoding and ventromedial prefrontal contributions to memory integration. Lab activities include collaborations with the Center for Applied Brain and Cognitive Sciences and research funded by the Grammy Museum Foundation.

Aprajita MohantyView profile

Associate Professor

• Emotion Perception
• Anxiety Disorders
• Psychotic Disorders
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Aprajita Mohanty, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stony Brook University's Department of Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign (2007). Her research focuses on the interplay between emotion, perception, and cognitive control, particularly in anxiety and psychotic disorders. Using fMRI, ERP, and computational modeling, her lab investigates how the brain anticipates emotional stimuli and how these processes contribute to psychopathology. Research Themes: Emotion-cognition interactions in anxiety and psychosis Threat perception and decision-making Predictive processing and neural markers of psychotic disorders Role of contextual learning in threat detection Key Contributions: Elucidated how anticipatory brain activity enhances threat perception in anxiety Identified transdiagnostic neural markers of psychotic disorders (e.g., mismatch negativity) Explored olfactory perception and odor identification in clinical populations Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with Dr. Roman Kotov (Psychiatry) on emotion-cognition interactions in psychosis. Actively reviews graduate student applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Labs/Teams: Directs the Emotion, Perception, and Cognition Lab at Stony Brook, integrating cognitive, clinical, and neuroscience methodologies.

Maggie JonesView profile

Teaching Professor

• Journalism
• Social Issues
• Death Rituals
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Maggie Jones is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She is a prominent contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine , focusing on social issues including youth culture, immigration, gender dynamics, racial justice, and death rituals. Her reporting spans global locations like Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Myanmar, Guatemala, and across the U.S., emphasizing intersectional narratives. Her research interests revolve around the sociocultural dimensions of mortality, aging, digital identity, and marginalized communities’ struggles. Notable works include explorations of pandemic-era funeral practices, online pornography’s impact on adolescents, and adoptee repatriation movements. Jones holds a 2012 Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University and a 2014 Senior Ochberg Fellowship from Columbia University’s Dart Center, reflecting her expertise in trauma-informed journalism. Her articles critically examine contemporary societal challenges, blending investigative rigor with humanistic storytelling. Awards include National Magazine Award finalist status. While no formal advising roles are listed, her journalism often engages with educational themes through public discourse. Jones maintains active participation in literary and journalistic communities via platforms like The Smithsonian , Smithsonian Magazine , and the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series.