جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Daren Gravesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Racial Identity Development
• Critical Consciousness
• Hip Hop Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daren Graves is a Professor of Education and Social Work at Simmons University, where he teaches courses including Educational Psychology, Qualitative Research Methodology, Racism and Dynamics of Oppression, and First Year Seminar for the Honors Program. He also serves on the Steering Committee of the Harvard Global Sports Initiative and has directed the Urban Master's Program at Simmons College. His educational background includes: EdD, Harvard Graduate School of Education EdM, Harvard Graduate School of Education BA, Yale University Dr. Graves' research focuses on the intersection of racial identity development, critical consciousness, and education. He is particularly known for his work on Hip Hop Pedagogy and its application in educational settings. His scholarship examines how Black and Latinx youth develop the capacity to analyze, navigate, and challenge racial injustice. He has developed frameworks for fostering critical consciousness in urban educational contexts and explores how teachers can create spaces for students to engage with issues of race and racism. His work challenges deficit perspectives on Black youth and emphasizes the importance of high expectations combined with cultural affirmation. Dr. Graves' publications over the past decade demonstrate a consistent focus on critical consciousness, racial identity development, and educational equity. His work has evolved from examining individual experiences of racism in educational settings to developing comprehensive frameworks for teaching critical consciousness. A significant portion of his recent work focuses on Hip Hop Pedagogy as a vehicle for engaging students in critical analysis of societal structures. His research consistently addresses the intersection of race, education, and youth development, with particular attention to Black and Latinx students and the ways structural racism impacts educational experiences. His scientific recognition includes: Simmons University Provost's Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching (2021) Simmons College Dean's Award for Exceptional Undergraduate Teaching (2011) Dr. Graves has served as Co-Principal Investigator on multiple significant research projects funded by the John Templeton Foundation and Spencer Foundation. These projects have examined the development of critical consciousness in diverse educational settings, including 'no excuses' charter schools and progressive urban charter high schools. His research has explored how critical consciousness combines civic, intellectual, and performance character virtues to foster positive youth development. He has also conducted community engagement work including Supporting Black Boys to Thrive At School and Participation, Inclusion and Social Responsibility in Global Sports. Through his work with young men's groups and community initiatives, Dr. Graves has developed practical approaches for helping Black boys navigate racialized spaces while developing strong racial identities. His research emphasizes the importance of teaching students to analyze, navigate, and challenge racial injustice as part of their educational development.

Bonnie Laughlin-Schultzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American women's history
• 19th century United States history
• Civil War era history
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bonnie Laughlin-Schultz is a Professor of History at Eastern Illinois University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she serves as the History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science Coordinator and History Unit A Representative. She specializes in 19th century United States history with a focus on American women's history and radical abolitionism. Her research interests center on American women's history, particularly examining the roles of women in the Civil War era and abolitionist movements. She has made significant contributions to understanding the family of John Brown and women's political thought in early America. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary issues in civics education and social justice. Professor Laughlin-Schultz's publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple decades, with recent work focusing on history education reform, intersectional activism, and the legacy of 19th century feminism. Her scholarship spans book reviews, articles, and book chapters that connect historical analysis with current educational practices and social issues. Her notable recognition includes the Kansas Notable Book Award (2014) for her monograph The Tie That Bound Us: The Women of John Brown's Family and the Legacy of Radical Abolitionism . She actively engages with the educational community as a Civics Instructional Coach with the McCormick Foundation, assisting middle level and secondary Civics teachers in downstate Illinois, and contributes to IllinoisCivics.org. Her work extends to media commentary on historical topics, particularly regarding Critical Race Theory and civics education.

• Social Work Education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIB)
• Social Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lamont Simmons, Ed.D. , is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Bachelor of Social Work at the University of the District of Columbia , College of Arts and Sciences. His work centers on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in social work education, with a focus on historically underrepresented student populations. Doctor of Education: Higher and Adult Education Leadership, University of Memphis Master of Social Work: Advanced Generalist, Aurora University Bachelor of Social Work, Aurora University Dr. Simmons' research examines anti-racist practices , disability justice , and transformational learning , particularly through intersectional frameworks. His publications address systemic inequities in social work education and practice, emphasizing equity-minded solutions for marginalized communities. In recent years, his scholarship has focused on racial microaggressions , intersectional anti-racist interventions , and social determinants of health . This aligns with his teaching in courses like Social Work Practice I and Research in Social Welfare . Faculty Recipient, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award (2022) Nominee, Distinguished Teaching Award (2019) Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, University of Memphis (2012) Dr. Simmons has presented at national conferences on topics including gatekeeping in BSW programs , Black male persistence in higher education , and vaccine decision-making in BIPOC communities . He serves as a Program Director at UDC while maintaining active research and public engagement in systemic equity issues.

Carmela Fusciello Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anti-Oppression in Education
• Ableism and Emotional Abuse in Educational Settings
• Supportive Educational Cultures
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carmela Fusciello Smith serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at Southern Connecticut State University. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, she integrates clinical expertise with educational administration through roles as School Administrator, Clinical Supervisor, and Clinician. Her dual qualifications enable unique contributions to educational equity and student support systems. Her research pioneers anti-oppressive frameworks in educational settings, addressing ableism and emotional maltreatment while developing trauma-informed approaches for neurodiverse students. Key focus areas include universal design for learning, bullying intervention, and creating physically/emotionally supportive environments for students with comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders. Recent scholarship demonstrates consistent thematic focus on dismantling structural oppression, with 2021-2022 publications establishing anti-oppression as the foundational pathway to anti-racism in educational contexts. Her collaborative work bridges social work theory and classroom practice through critical race perspectives and actionable equity strategies. Dr. Smith's educational consultation services extend her impact beyond academia to parents, families, and schools. Her teaching portfolio includes clinical supervision, social work leadership development, field practicum instruction, and psychopathology coursework that directly translates research into practical applications for future educators and clinicians.

• Literacy Studies
• Diversity in Education
• Autoethnography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julie Pennington is a Professor of Literacy Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Educator Preparation and Graduate Program Director. Affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development, her work centers on literacy instruction in linguistically and culturally diverse settings, emphasizing autoethnography as a method for teacher education and educational equity. Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin B.A., University of Texas at Austin Pennington’s research examines how teachers navigate racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity through critical autoethnography, focusing on deconstructing whiteness and repositioning resistance in literacy education. Her work also explores civic education integration in elementary classrooms and the use of multimodal approaches for English learners. Recent publications highlight trends in critical whiteness studies, autoethnographic methodologies, and the intersection of literacy with social justice. Key themes include racial identity in teaching, equity-oriented pedagogy, and the transformative potential of narrative research. Roles: Interim Chair, Department of Educator Preparation Director, Center for Learning and Literacy Graduate Program Director Professor of Literacy Studies

Paula Mählckمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sociology of Education
• Gender Inequality
• Migration and Ethnicity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paula Mählck is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education, Stockholm University. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, race, and migration within academic institutions and global labor systems. She is affiliated with Remeso Institute (Linköping University) and the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change (Glasgow University). PhD in Sociology (Umeå University, 2003) Guest researcher at African Gender Institute (University of Cape Town) Her work interrogates: Racialized structures in Swedish higher education Globalization's impact on academic workplaces Domestic worker migration from Kenya to Gulf states Postcolonial critiques of STEM sector diversity Key projects include: "Work at any cost?" (FORMAS grant 2021-00984) "Inclusion for Innovation: Addressing inequalities in STEM" Her publications analyze: Whiteness in research policy Gendered academic mobility Development-aid-funded PhD programs Postcolonial knowledge relations

• Race and Education
• Gender Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Kavyta Raghunandan is a Senior Lecturer in Race and Education at Leeds Beckett University, based in the Carnegie School of Education. She leads and teaches on the MA Race, Education and Decoloniality programme and contributes broadly to undergraduate, masters and doctoral supervision across Education Studies. Education PhD in Sociology and Social Policy – University of Leeds MA in Gender Studies PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training (16+) Her research is rooted in intersectional and decolonial frameworks that interrogate race, gender and identity. She critically examines representation, anti-racist pedagogies and South Asian identities across education, cultural industries (comedy, graphic novels, museums) and green spaces. Recent scholarly directions extend to digital sociology and Caribbean contexts. Dr Raghunandan’s teaching portfolio spans modules such as Decolonial Thought and Critical Race Theory , Critical Ethnic Studies , Mixed-Race Lives and dissertation supervision at both master’s and doctoral levels. Research & Teaching Interests Gender Studies Race and Ethnic Studies Critical Race Theory Intersectionality Popular Culture Critical Mixed-Race Studies South Asian Studies Caribbean Studies Digital Sociology Her ongoing projects continue to explore anti-racist and decolonial praxis within educational settings and beyond.

Monique Laneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Black Feminist Pedagogy
• Critical Race Feminist Methodologies
• Educational Equity for BIPOC Communities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monique Lane is a tenured Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Saint Mary's College of California's Kalmanovitz School of Education. A three-time UCLA alumna with expertise in urban schooling and equity-driven pedagogy, she co-directs the EdD in Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Change Program. B.A. in Psychology (2003) M.Ed. in Urban Education (2008) Ph.D. in Urban Schooling (2014) Her research focuses on Black feminist pedagogy , critical race feminist methodologies , and politicized care frameworks to empower Black girls in educational systems. She has advanced Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) and radical mothering as responses to racialized sexism in schools. Dr. Lane’s recent publications span social media impacts on youth , healing practices in education , and activist identity formation , reflecting her commitment to liberatory education and community-centered research . Her 2021 book, Engendering #BlackGirlJoy , redefines educational practices through a Black feminist lens. Provost's Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2014) Malina and Noah Matias Fellowship (2014) Distinguished Teaching Associate Award (2013) She mentors doctoral students in humanizing leadership praxis and has collaborated with organizations like the California Partners Project . Dr. Lane’s work bridges urban education , social justice , and digital equity , with a focus on radical protection of BIPOC learners during national crises.

Kelly M. Brittمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Archaeology
• Community-Based Archaeology
• Heritage Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kelly M. Britt, Ph.D., RPA, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Brooklyn College-CUNY, affiliated with the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. Her work bridges urban archaeology, heritage studies, and social justice through community-based and collaborative research. Education: Associate Degree, Dean College (1990); B.A. in Creative Writing (Emerson College, 1992) and Anthropology (University of Massachusetts-Boston, 1998); M.A. (2000) and Ph.D. (2009) in Anthropology from Columbia University. Britt’s research focuses on the materiality of identity and place in urban contexts, with emphasis on activism, disaster recovery, and the intersection of gentrification with historic preservation. She leads projects such as the United Order of Tents collaboration in Brooklyn and a global pandemic heritage mapping initiative. Her recent publications highlight themes like climate resilience , social justice , and collaborative archaeology , reflecting her engagement with contemporary issues. She has received grants including the Henry Wasser Award and PSC-CUNY Grant B to support her work. Scientific Awards: Henry Wasser Award, Interdisciplinary Research Grant, LaundryMat Project Grant, CUNY Research in the Classroom Grant, PSC-CUNY Grant B. Britt advises Ph.D. students at the CUNY Graduate Center and leads the Urban Archaeology Lab. She actively serves on committees like the Brooklyn College Anti-Racist Coalition and Professional Archaeologists of New York City (PANYC) board , advocating for decolonized practices and civic engagement.

Jennifer Hites-Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• medical sociology
• cisgender and trans studies
• queer theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Hites-Thomas serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the State University of New York at Oswego. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Simon Fraser University (2021). Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology, Simon Fraser University, 2021 Dr. Hites-Thomas investigates how medical discourse constructs normative categories of gender, race, and binary sex through frameworks of cisnormativity and racialization. Her research critically examines transgender healthcare gatekeeping versus cisgender medical enablement (e.g., augmentation phalloplasty), the cultural production of medical knowledge , and current work comparing endosex/intersex diagnostic pathways. Specialization areas include cisgender studies, anti-racist feminism, and feminist science and technology studies. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on medical authority's role in bodily governance, with recurring themes of somatechnics, ethical body modification, and trans-positive clinical practice. Her work bridges sociological theory with critical medical humanities through analysis of surgical transition ethics and sex assignment protocols. Teaching responsibilities encompass Introductory Sociology, Sociology of Gender, Race and Minorities, and specialized courses including Sociology of Medicine, Cisgender/Binary Sex/Race Studies, and Endosex Studies.

Schenita D. Randolphمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• HIV/AIDS
• Health Disparities
• Minority Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Schenita D. Randolph serves as Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing, where she joined the faculty in July 2015. Holding credentials including PhD, MPH, RN, and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), her academic journey spans over a decade of nurse education and leadership roles including Interim Director for Community Engagement at North Carolina A&T State University. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Public Health with Community Health Education focus from Walden University MPH from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill BSN from North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Randolph's research centers on HIV/AIDS prevention among African American populations, with specialized focus on health disparities and minority health . Her program develops culturally tailored interventions targeting HIV reduction in Black communities, particularly examining structural barriers, community engagement strategies, and racial discrimination's impact on sexual health outcomes. Recent work emphasizes PrEP uptake among Black women and parent-adolescent communication frameworks. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on community-partnered HIV prevention interventions targeting Black populations in the US South. Key methodological approaches include human-centered design, salon-based implementation, and anti-racist frameworks addressing structural barriers to PrEP access. Recurring themes involve racial discrimination's intersection with sexual health and innovative recruitment strategies for marginalized populations. Her distinguished recognition includes: Great 100 Nurse recipient for North Carolina National Elsevier Leading Stars in Education (ELSIE) Award NC A&T State University Interdisciplinary Research Award (2013) As an active nurse educator for over 15 years, Dr. Randolph has advised nursing students across BSN and graduate programs while developing population-focused curricula. Her grant-funded research examines health disparities through community-engaged approaches, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in available materials. Previous clinical roles as public health nurse and home health professional inform her community-centered research perspective.

• HIV Risk Prevention
• Social Justice
• Substance Use Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laneshia Conner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work , specializing in HIV risk prevention for older Black women, substance use research , and social justice education. Her work integrates behavioral interventions , cultural humility , and mixed-methods approaches to address health disparities and ageism in public health contexts. Education : Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Louisville (2013) Key Grants : BIRCWH Administrative Supplement (NIDA) for developing the Woman to Woman (W2W) intervention Research Themes : HIV prevention, aging populations, LGBTQ+ health, anti-racism pedagogy, and workplace trauma assessment Recent publications focus on geographic patterns of HIV risk, social work education reform, and behavioral interventions. Her scientific award includes a NIDA-funded grant to train as a women’s health scholar. Dr. Conner collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across public health, psychology, and nursing to implement community-based programs for older adults.

• Social Work as Human Rights Profession
• Intersectionality
• Gender-Based Violence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nivedita Prasad is Professor of Action Methods and Gender-Specific Social Work at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (ASH Berlin). Since 2013 she has held a professorship at ASH Berlin, serving as Program Director of the Master's program 'Social Work as a Human Rights Profession' (MRMA) since 2010. Her academic work centers on human rights frameworks in social work practice with a focus on structural discrimination, intersectionality, and gender-based violence. Education: Doctorate from Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg (2008) Diploma from Free University of Berlin: Social Pedagogy (major), Psychology and Sociology (minors) (1993) Prof. Prasad's research examines social work as a human rights profession through multiple lenses including critical migration studies, anti-racist practice, and digital violence against women. Her work consistently challenges structural power imbalances in social work practice and academic institutions, advocating for discrimination-sensitive approaches that recognize intersectional identities. She has developed methodologies for structural change in social work practice and critically examines how racism manifests in academic settings. Her scholarly output reveals increasing attention to digital violence, intersectionality, and anti-racist frameworks in social work. Her publications bridge theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing participatory action research methodologies that center marginalized voices and promote structural transformation in social work practice. Scientific Awards: Anne Klein Women's Prize of the Heinrich Böll Foundation (2012) Prof. Prasad currently supervises multiple doctoral students working on human rights in social work contexts, including research on refugee experiences, Black resistance movements, and violence against migrant women. She serves on the editorial boards of the Anti-Trafficking Review and Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, is a board member of the German Institute for Human Rights, and advises HateAid. Her public engagement includes videos on intersectionality and podcasts addressing digital gender-based violence.

• Decolonial Art Practice
• Black Diasporic Cultural Studies
• Gender and Race Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jade de Montserrat is a Senior Tutor at Oxford University's Ruskin School of Art and Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins (UAL), with primary institutional affiliation at University College London's Slade School of Fine Art. Their practice-led research intersects Black Diasporic Cultural discourse with decolonial strategies through visual arts. Research focuses on challenging institutional care structures through the lens of gender, race, class and colonialism, particularly within rural communities. Their work explores bodily vulnerability, ecological concerns, historical preservation, and sensory language while generating original contributions to decolonial knowledge production. Recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with climate justice, ritual theory, and material culture across visual, textual, and performative formats. Key thematic threads include Black feminist epistemologies, postcolonial pedagogy, and critical race aesthetics in contemporary art practice. Stuart Hall Foundation Scholarship recipient supporting PhD research on Black Atlantic perspectives in Northern Britain Active in alternative pedagogical spaces including Wysing Arts Centre's Syllabus Programme, The Other MA, and Conditions studio programme. Their institutional activism emphasizes anti-racist, neurodiverse approaches to art education while challenging art-historical canons through dialogical learning models and transgenerational memory practices.

Rachel C. Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecocriticism
• Environmental Humanities
• Biopolitics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rachel C. Lee is a Professor of Gender Studies, English, and the Institute of Society and Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She served as Immediate Past Director of the Center for the Study of Women and has been a leading voice in Asian American studies, environmental humanities, and biopolitical theory. Her research explores frameworks connecting environmental illness (chronic Lyme, MCS) with anti-racist and anti-colonial scholarship. Notably, she co-leads the UC Humanities Research Institute-sponsored collective 'How We Make It: Imagining Medical Justice After Covid’s Long Haul' and serves as Co-PI for the University of California's multicampus program 'Abolition Medicine and Disability Justice.' Lee's recent publications analyze intersections of molecular intimacy, care labor, and atmospheric toxicity in literature and art. Her 2022 paper on Ocean Vuong's On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous theorizes 'affective chemistries of care' and 'slow activism' through queer and crip epistemologies. She has also contributed extensively to feminist discourse on chemical exposure and metabolic aesthetics. Scientific awards include the Culture Studies Book Prize from the Journal of Asian American Studies (2004). Her teaching portfolio includes graduate seminars on 'Femiqueer Corporealities' and undergraduate courses like 'Los Angeles: Layers and Landscapes.'