Brian G. Chapman

Brian G. Chapman is an Assistant Professor in Residence and Regional Campus Coordinator at the University of Connecticut (UConn), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. He holds an Ed.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. from Columbia University. His research focuses on aging, gender, and sexual/gender minority populations, with a focus on intergenerational learning and resilience.

• Teaching: Courses include HDFS 1070, 2001, 2200, 3240, 3249, 3261, 3510, and 5248.
• Leadership: Directed UConn Waterbury’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), securing a $1M endowment and overseeing community outreach.
• Grants: Secured over $1.5M in grants, including work on drag expression and SGM populations.

Education:

• Ed.D., University of Texas at Austin (2001)
• M.A., Columbia University (1996)
• B.S.-ED, Central Connecticut State University (1994)

Research: Current projects examine behavioral/social processes affecting SGM populations, drag expression’s role in resilience, and intergenerational learning strategies. He has authored/co-authored multiple publications on aging, education policy, and program development.

Notable Awards:

• 2009 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Outreach
• 2015 Waterbury Neighborhoods Award for OLLI

Advising/Grants: Co-PI on grants totaling $7K (2020–2022), focused on dragism and generativity. He has advised numerous committees, including the Osher Foundation and UConn’s Strategic Planning Steering Committee.

Labs/Teams: Involved in UConn’s Human Development and Family Sciences initiatives, OLLI program leadership, and intergenerational learning collaborations with regional organizations.