Jodi Dworkin

Dr. Jodi Dworkin is a Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, specializing in Family Social Science. Her research focuses on technology's role in family communication, parenting strategies for adolescents and college students, and fostering positive family development. She holds a PhD and MS from the University of Illinois and a BS from Allegheny College.

Her work emphasizes translating research into practical outreach, such as the Parenting College Students website and the Dworkin TECH Lab, which explores digital communication's impact on family relationships. Key projects include studying pandemic effects on families, youth-led participatory research, and first-generation college student support.

Dr. Dworkin has received prestigious awards including the National Council on Family Relations Fellow (2022) and the Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Faculty Award (2013). She advises undergraduate research students and collaborates with organizations like University of Minnesota Extension on community-based initiatives.

Her research spans topics like family resilience during crises, digital parenting strategies, and the intersection of technology with developmental milestones. She advocates for evidence-based practices to strengthen family bonds in evolving social and technological landscapes.