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Vincent Alevenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intelligent Educational Systems
• Learning Sciences
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vincent Aleven is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he leads the CATS Lab focused on developing 'smart classrooms' through human-AI collaboration in educational settings. His work bridges learning sciences, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and education to create dynamic learning environments that leverage complementary strengths of learners, educators, and AI systems. His research centers on intelligent educational systems with core interests in cognitive modeling, metacognitive skill development, and case-based reasoning. Key initiatives include AI-based tutoring software for individual/collaborative learning (e.g., middle-school math equation solving), tools supporting self-regulated learning (help-seeking, self-assessment), teacher orchestration dashboards, and browser-based authoring tools like CTAT/Tutorshop that lower development barriers for intelligent tutoring systems. Current projects investigate smartphone-based homework solutions, gamified tutoring interfaces, and comparative effectiveness against platforms like Khan Academy. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source materials. Professor Aleven advises graduate students including Kexin Bella Yang and Conrad Borchers. His research is supported by multiple grants, notably a $2M award for testing AI-based mobile tutoring software in underserved middle-school contexts. Major projects encompass: MEME Project : Boosting math outcomes through motivation and self-regulation Metacognition and Motivation : Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center initiative Rapid Tutor Development : Streamlining cognitive model creation Learning-Oriented Dialogue : Enhancing engagement via collaborative problem-solving The CATS Lab operates through deep collaboration with teachers and students in real classrooms, currently exploring how smartphone accessibility, targeted tutor redesign, and parental involvement optimize homework effectiveness. Future directions address AI support for tutors/parents, balancing self-regulatory development with domain learning, and democratizing tutor authoring for educators.

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Hala Zreiqat AM is a leading biomedical engineer at The University of Sydney , serving as the Director of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering . A Fellow of all major Australian academies (AAS, ATSE, FAHMS, FRSN), she develops 3D printed bioceramics for bone regeneration while championing diversity through initiatives like the IDEAL Society and BIOTech Futures mentorship program. Her work bridges academia, clinical practice, and industry in musculoskeletal research . Research Focus: Her lab creates synthetic bone scaffolds that mimic natural bone architecture, strength, and porosity, enabling non-rejected bone regeneration via patient-matched implants. Key applications include orthopaedic, dental, and maxillofacial repair , with over $18M in competitive funding and multiple patents. Current projects explore AI-driven scaffold performance prediction and anti-senescence strategies for aging-related bone loss. Scientific Trends: Recent publications highlight 3D printed nanovoxelated ceramics , antisenescence biomaterials , and multifunctional theranostic platforms . Her team integrates machine learning for scaffold design, atom probe tomography for interface analysis, and two-photon imaging for cellular monitoring in 3D environments. 2021-2022 Fulbright Senior Scholar 2018 NSW Premier's Woman of the Year 2019 Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology Fellow of Australian Academy of Science (2021) Over $18M in research funding Teaching & Leadership: She designed core courses like Tissue Engineering and Nanomaterials in Medicine , mentoring 158 students in 2020 alone. As Chair of CAAR (2020-2023), she strengthens Australia-Arab collaborations. Her lab trains early-career researchers , with alumni now in academia and industry.

Rachel B. Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Higher Education Access
• Community College Systems
• Educational Policy Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rachel B. Baker is an Associate Professor in the Policy, Organizations, Leadership, and Systems Division at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on enhancing access and success in higher education for underserved groups, particularly in community colleges. She leads a National Science Foundation-funded study on cross-enrollment programs and collaborates on projects measuring curricular complexity and online education effectiveness. Key Affiliations: Wheelhouse Center for Community College Leadership, Editorial Boards of Research in Higher Education and Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness Funding Sources: NSF, Institute of Education Sciences, Spencer Foundation, College Futures Foundation Her work addresses three core themes: policy impacts on student decisions, enrollment equity across race/socio-economic status, and interventions to improve self-regulatory skills via online data. Recent studies include analyzing cross-enrollment effects on transfer success and instructor professional development in online settings. Awards: 2019 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2016 IES Outstanding Fellow, Jack Kent Cooke Dissertation Fellowship Grants: NSF 5-year cross-enrollment study, IES training programs, Spencer Foundation initiatives Baker’s team develops metrics for curricular complexity and explores how course requirements influence student outcomes. She advocates replacing the 'pipeline' metaphor with 'pathway' to emphasize inclusive educational trajectories.

• Mental Health Policy
• Implementation Science
• Health Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Briana Last is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, specializing in Clinical Psychology. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (2022) and focuses on improving mental health service accessibility and quality through interdisciplinary research. Her research emphasizes three core domains: social determinants of mental health, implementation strategies for service improvement, and structural factors influencing clinician decision-making. She employs mixed methods and community-based participatory approaches, prioritizing marginalized populations affected by systemic inequities. Key interests include behavioral health workforce development, policy analysis, and dismantling barriers to equitable mental healthcare. Her lab, the Mental Healthcare for All Lab, collaborates with governments, agencies, and clinicians to translate research into actionable policies. Notable projects address clinician burnout interventions, public mental health system gaps, and anti-transgender policy impacts. Recent work critiques scientifically unfounded bans on gender-affirming care and evaluates federal loan repayment programs for mental health workforce retention. Publications span topics like AI chatbots in mental health, state policy effects on LGBTQ+ populations, and trauma therapy implementation. Her work highlights how clinician work conditions directly shape patient care quality, advocating for systemic changes to enhance both provider well-being and patient outcomes.

• Motivation
• Time Management
• Goal Setting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jordan Etkin is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, specializing in studies of goal pursuit, motivation, and time management. She explores how goal structures, variety in activities, and personal quantification impact behavior and well-being. Her research bridges consumer behavior, psychology, and decision science, with frequent publications in top-tier journals like the Journal of Consumer Research and Journal of Marketing Research. Education: PhD (Year not specified, but teaches since 2013) Her research interests focus on the interplay between goals and personal resources (e.g., time), including unintended consequences of tracking behaviors like step-counting. Key themes include motivation dynamics, goal conflict resolution, and temporal resource allocation. She frequently engages with popular media, appearing in outlets like the New York Times and BBC. Recent work (2020–2024) highlights topics such as time limits paradoxically increasing consumption, variety’s role in goal conflict, and machine learning’s applications in behavioral research. Her 2019 JCR Award underscores scholarly impact. Awards: 2019 JCR Awards Announcements (Recipient) Teaching responsibilities include the Marketing Core class for Fuqua’s MBA program. While no lab teams are explicitly mentioned, her research themes suggest collaborative work in behavioral science and consumer studies.

Anne-Kathrin Fettمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Clinical Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Social Cognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne-Kathrin Fett is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the School of Health and Psychological Sciences at City St George's, University of London. She is Co-director of the Research Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience (CSCN) and holds a secondary affiliation with King’s College London. Her research integrates clinical, biological, and cognitive neuroscience approaches to understand social functioning in psychosis and mental health. Research Interests: Her research focuses on the psychological, epidemiological, and neuroscientific mechanisms underlying social functioning, loneliness, and social isolation in both the general population and individuals with psychotic disorders. Key areas include student mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the neurocognitive basis of social cognition in psychosis. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on social cognition, particularly in schizophrenia and early psychosis. Themes include emotion recognition, theory of mind, metacognition, and the impact of environmental and biological factors. There is a growing emphasis on longitudinal and population-based studies, including the mental health effects of global crises such as the pandemic. Scientific Awards and Honors: Dutch Research Council Veni Fellow Brain and Behaviour Foundation (NARSAD) Young Investigator Grant Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Teaching and Supervision: Dr. Fett leads and teaches on core psychology modules including Biological Approaches to Mind and Behaviour (PS1005) and Introduction to Clinical Psychology (PS2008), as well as the CSCN MSc program. She supervises BSc, MSc, PhD, and DPsych (counselling) dissertation projects and welcomes inquiries for PhD and internship positions. Research Leadership: She is Co-director of the Research Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience, fostering interdisciplinary research in clinical and cognitive neuroscience. She is also an editorial board member of Schizophrenia Research: Cognition and actively contributes to the Schizophrenia International Research Society, the International Early Psychosis Association, and UKRI networks on loneliness and student mental health.

• Pharmaceutical Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Veerle Foulon serves as full professor and dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU Leuven, Belgium. She leads the Unit Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy within the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. Her institutional leadership roles include membership in the University Council, Academic Council, and Special Academic Council as dean, alongside positions in the Board for Alumni Relations and Biomedical Sciences Group Management. Leuven Centre for Health Humanities Leuven Interdisciplinary Centre for Meaning and Lived Religion LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth LIVO – KU Leuven Institute for Educational Research LKI - KU Leuven Cancer Institute Her research centers on pharmaceutical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and rational pharmacotherapy. Key focus areas include medication safety during pregnancy through the BELpREG registry, antimicrobial stewardship in Ethiopian healthcare settings, and person-centered medication optimization for elderly patients in nursing homes. She emphasizes real-world data collection and interdisciplinary approaches to address critical gaps in medication safety for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in pregnancy medication safety (particularly via the BELpREG cohort), nursing home medication pathways, and antimicrobial resistance interventions. Her work consistently involves large-scale international collaborations across Europe and Ethiopia, addressing systemic challenges in pharmaceutical care through mixed-methods designs and registry-based studies. As principal investigator on major funded projects extending to 2028—including antimicrobial resistance initiatives in Ethiopia and pregnancy medication safety studies—she directs substantial research grants. Her leadership in interdisciplinary consortia drives innovation in medication optimization, though specific doctoral advisees are not documented in the provided materials. Current projects demonstrate strong translational focus with direct clinical implementation pathways. Embedded within multiple Leuven research institutes, she fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations through the BELpREG consortium and antimicrobial stewardship networks. Her work actively involves partnerships with Ethiopian tertiary hospitals, European pregnancy registries, and Belgian nursing home networks to develop and implement evidence-based pharmaceutical care models.

Nicola Hawleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maternal and Child Health
• Obesity
• Chronic Diseases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicola Hawley is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Disease) at the Yale School of Public Health with a secondary appointment in the Department of Anthropology at Yale University. She serves as Associate Director for Dissemination and Implementation Science at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation and is affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health and Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases. Dr. Hawley is an internationally recognized expert in maternal and child health, with particular expertise in the developmental origins of obesity and related chronic diseases. Her interdisciplinary research bridges epidemiology, anthropology, and global health to examine how early life exposures during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood shape long-term health. She employs a life-course perspective and mixed-methods approaches across cross-sectional, cohort, and randomized controlled trial designs to identify critical windows for intervention. A hallmark of her work is the integration of community-engaged and culturally responsive strategies to address maternal and child health disparities in under-resourced and Indigenous settings. Her research primarily focuses on Pacific Islander communities in Samoa, American Samoa, and the US, with additional collaborations in South Africa, Uganda, New Zealand, and the United States. Dr. Hawley's current research portfolio includes NIH- and PCORI-funded studies addressing gestational and Type 2 diabetes, prevention of excess gestational weight gain, childhood obesity, and cardiometabolic risk across generations. Her recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on Samoan health issues, including studies on genetic adaptations, sleep patterns, mental health, and food security, with a consistent focus on culturally appropriate interventions and community engagement. Yale School of Public Health Teacher of the Year (2016) As a mentor, Dr. Hawley plays a central role in training the next generation of US and global health scientists, serving as primary mentor on multiple NIH career development awards (K01, K99, F30, F31) focused on Pacific Islander health. She leads the Obesity, Lifestyle and Genetic Adaptations (OLaGA) Study Group, which uses a life course approach to understand the origins of obesity and related cardiometabolic diseases among Samoans and other Pacific Islanders. Her laboratory work emphasizes community partnerships and capacity building, with core values centered on equity, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship. The OLaGA Study Group is driven by the belief that innovative research should not only advance scientific understanding but lead to tangible improvement in health outcomes for all, particularly for populations often neglected in public health and genetic research.

Dimitra Dritsaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Health
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Remote Patient Monitoring
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitra Dritsa is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in human-computer interaction applied to urban health, physiological data analysis, and remote patient monitoring systems. Her work bridges design research with healthcare innovation, particularly in cancer surgery prehabilitation and wellbeing technologies. Her academic foundation includes a Master's degree from Delft University of Technology and a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney, where her dissertation focused on Spatiotemporal dynamics of urban health: Physiological data driven strategies for enhancing urban health and wellbeing . Dr. Dritsa's research centers on leveraging physiological data and AI to improve urban health outcomes and clinical interventions. She investigates user-centered design for telemonitoring systems, uncertainty-aware data visualization in design processes, and experience sampling methods for office wellbeing. Her work emphasizes contextual data integration and ethical AI applications in healthcare settings. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a clear trajectory toward human-AI collaboration in health contexts, with significant contributions to remote patient monitoring frameworks and data-driven design methodologies. Key themes include physiological response tracking in urban environments, AI-guided wellbeing interventions, and multidimensional data exploration tools for design researchers. She actively contributes to the STRAP project ( Self Tracking for Prevention and diagnosis of heart disease , 2020-2025) as a core project member, focusing on big data solutions and AI-driven healthcare innovations. Her supervisory role includes guidance for two students as indicated in institutional records, and she teaches the course Making sense of sensors since 2016.

• Social Network Analysis
• Social Capital
• Personal Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Beate Volker is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences , University of Utrecht , specializing in Human Geography and Spatial Planning . Her research focuses on Social Network Analysis , Social Capital , and Personal Network Dynamics , with particular interests in Dutch society, neighborhood effects, and urban sociology. Institutional affiliation: University of Utrecht Academic rank: Associate Professor Department: Human Geography and Spatial Planning Her scholarly work examines how life course events , urban densification , and social stratification shape personal and community-level networks. She investigates network segregation in Chilean and Dutch contexts, prisoner reintegration challenges, and the health impacts of social capital . Her methodological expertise includes field experiments, panel data analysis, and relational data collection. Recent publications highlight trends in acquaintanceship networks in the Netherlands, collective efficacy in neighborhoods, and person-centered care in long-term facilities. She contributes to the Dynamics of Youth and Pathways to Sustainability research programs. As a supervisor and researcher, Volker explores network consequences of entrepreneurship , pet ownership , and romantic relationships . Her work frequently appears in journals like Social Networks , British Journal of Sociology , and Health and Place , with peer-reviewed studies on network homogeneity, tie decay, and expert-driven causal modeling.

Conan MacDougallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• antimicrobial use and resistance
• infections in immunocompromised hosts
• instructional strategies
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Conan MacDougall, PharmD, MAS, BCPS, BCIDP, FIDSA serves as Professor of Clinical Pharmacy in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy. He provides clinical service to the Infectious Diseases Consult Service at UCSF Medical Center and is actively involved in teaching pharmacy, medical, and nursing trainees at UCSF. Dr. MacDougall holds leadership positions including Chair of the Specialty Council on Infectious Diseases for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties and is a member of the School of Medicine's Academy of Medical Educators. Dr. MacDougall's educational background includes: MAS in Clinical Research from University of California, San Francisco (2008) PharmD from University of California, San Francisco (2002) BS in Chemistry from University of California, Davis (1998) Dr. MacDougall's research focuses on innovative approaches to antimicrobial stewardship, interactive learning methods for appropriate antimicrobial use, and the pharmacoepidemiology of antimicrobial utilization in hospitals. His work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, particularly in developing effective instructional strategies for infectious diseases education. He has made significant contributions to understanding antibiotic resistance patterns, drug-drug interactions involving rifamycins, and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs across healthcare settings. Analysis of Dr. MacDougall's most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases education, and pharmacy practice. His research spans clinical investigations of antibiotic efficacy, educational interventions for healthcare professionals, and systematic reviews of drug interactions. Notably, his 2025 publications include important work on the role of infectious diseases pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship and explorations of how artificial intelligence can support clinical decision-making in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy. Dr. MacDougall has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to pharmacy and medical education: Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America (2025) Academic Senate Award for Distinction in Teaching, UCSF (2024) Vincent Pons Award for Clinical Infectious Diseases Education, UCSF School of Medicine (2019) Emerging Teaching Scholar Award, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (2018) Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award (2012) Multiple Long Prizes for Excellence in Teaching from UCSF School of Pharmacy (2006-2018) As an educator, Dr. MacDougall has twice received the Academic Senate Campus Award for Distinction in Teaching and has been recognized as an Emerging Teaching Scholar by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. He serves as Antimicrobial Section Editor for Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics and is a chapter author in several major medical references including Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. His research has been consistently funded through various grants supporting investigations into antimicrobial utilization, educational interventions, and clinical outcomes related to infectious diseases management. Dr. MacDougall has supervised numerous pharmacy students and residents, contributing significantly to the training of future pharmacists specializing in infectious diseases. Dr. MacDougall is actively involved with the UCSF Infectious Diseases Management Program and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across UCSF Medical Center. His work with the Infectious Diseases Society of America extends to curriculum development initiatives, including the Core Antimicrobial Stewardship Curriculum for Infectious Diseases Fellows. He also contributes to national efforts through his role on the Specialty Council on Infectious Diseases for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, helping to shape certification standards for infectious diseases pharmacotherapy specialists.

Vahe Permzadianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Organizational Behavior
• Work Motivation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vahe Permzadian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he has been employed since 2020. Prior to this position, he served as a Lecturer of Management in the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for one year. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Education Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from University at Albany, State University of New York M.A. in Experimental Psychology from Brooklyn College, City University of New York B.A. in Psychology from Queens College, City University of New York Research Interests Dr. Permzadian's research focuses on three key domains: adjustment and socialization of organizational newcomers, goal setting and motivation in work and achievement settings, and scholarship of teaching and learning. His work bridges industrial-organizational psychology with educational psychology, examining how psychological principles apply to both workplace and academic settings. He has conducted extensive research on assessment formats, open educational resources, and the relationship between personality traits and performance outcomes, with particular attention to motivational processes and their impact on individual achievement. Publication Trends Dr. Permzadian's recent publications show a strong methodological emphasis on meta-analyses and systematic reviews examining educational interventions and psychological processes. His work spans both organizational psychology (focusing on workplace motivation, social efficacy, and personality) and educational psychology (focusing on student learning, assessment formats, and educational resources). A notable trend is his investigation of how test formats (closed-book vs. open-book) affect learning outcomes, as well as the impact of open educational resources on student achievement, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based educational practices. Teaching Dr. Permzadian has taught a comprehensive range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels since 2013, including Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Principles of Statistics, Psychology of Personality, Introduction to Psychology, Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Training and Development. His teaching portfolio demonstrates expertise across core psychology domains and business applications, with many courses taught repeatedly over multiple years, indicating established curriculum development and instructional expertise.

Siladitya Bhattacharyaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Medicine
• Infertility
• Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya is Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) at the University of Aberdeen , affiliated with the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition . A leading figure in reproductive medicine, he combines clinical expertise with extensive research in infertility, epidemiology, and health services. MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (University of Aberdeen, 1997) FRCOG and MRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) Subspecialty Accreditation in Reproductive Medicine (1999) His research focuses on reproductive health epidemiology , infertility outcomes , clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions , and systematic reviews . He leads major randomized trials and health technology assessments in endometriosis, IVF strategies, and male hypogonadism. His work integrates epidemiological methods with real-world clinical data to inform policy and practice. Recent publications highlight trends in endometriosis management , embryo transfer strategies , testosterone therapy , and core outcome set development for infertility research. His articles span high-impact journals like The Lancet , BMJ , Human Reproduction , and Cochrane Database , reflecting a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine and meta-analytic approaches. His scientific honors include the MRCOG Prize Medal, ESHRE Established Clinician Award, and multiple Wellcome and NIHR awards. He has held key editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of Human Reproduction Open and Editor for Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility . Prof. Bhattacharya supervises PhD students and leads the International Network for Research in Reproductive Medicine (INREM) . He has secured substantial funding from NIHR, MRC, CSO, and Wellcome Trust for projects on endometriosis, IVF, and male infertility. His advisory roles include NHS boards, FIGO, RCOG, and international research consortia. He leads global collaborations across the UK, USA, India, Australia, and Europe, advancing research in reproductive health through multi-centre trials and consensus development.

Thomas Schandingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social and Emotional Learning
• Behavioural and Mental Health
• Assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Schanding serves as Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. He concurrently directs the Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre. Previously, he held significant roles including core faculty in Special Education and Associate Director of Outreach and Leadership for the decade-long LoneStar LEND program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, alongside clinical supervision positions at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. His educational foundation includes doctoral coursework at the University of Southern Mississippi (APA-accredited) and doctoral internship with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (APA-accredited). Doctoral Coursework: University of Southern Mississippi Doctoral Internship: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Dr. Schanding's research centers on social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral/mental health (B/MH) through three interconnected pillars: (1) assessment methodologies for SEL/B/MH, (2) evidence-based interventions to enhance youth well-being, and (3) cultural-linguistic considerations in school-community contexts. His clinical expertise spans Autism Spectrum Disorders and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experiences, operating within Cognitive-Behavioral and Ecological theoretical frameworks. The SMART Lab ( https://blogs.ubc.ca/smartlab ) drives his applied research agenda focusing on inclusive practices and mental health promotion. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on SEL assessment tools, helicopter parenting dynamics, and diversity-inclusive frameworks in school psychology. Key trends include validation studies of early literacy screeners, exploration of LGBTQ+ mental health predictors, and critical examinations of equity in educational literature, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based social justice. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through: President’s Distinguished Faculty Research Award, University of Houston – Clear Lake (2020) Group Teaching Excellence Award, University of Houston (2011) Early Career Scholar, Society for the Study of School Psychology (2009) As an educator, Dr. Schanding has supervised numerous practicum and intern students across settings including school districts and hospital systems. His leadership extends to directing the Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre at UBC and previously leading outreach initiatives for neurodevelopmental disabilities through the LEND program. His teaching portfolio includes EPSE 506 (Applied Psychopathology), EPSE 555 (Academic & Social-Emotional Assessment), and specialized courses on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The SMART Lab (Social, Mental health, and Academic Research Team) operates as his primary research vehicle, conducting community-engaged projects on SEL implementation, mental health screening, and culturally responsive interventions for diverse youth populations, with particular attention to inclusive practices for 2SLGBTQIA+ students.

• Gender Studies
• Race and Ethnicity
• Sexuality Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mercedez Dunn-Gallier serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she teaches core sociology courses including SOCY 101 and specialized seminars like SOCY 397: The Body & Society across multiple semesters through Fall 2024. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Michigan (2021) M.A. in Sociology, University of Michigan (2017) M.P.H. in Public Health, University of Michigan (2016) B.A. in Sociology, Spelman College (2013) Dunn-Gallier's research establishes her as a leading voice in Black feminist sociology, specifically examining how Black women navigate heterosexuality, respectability politics, and sexual health within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through rigorous qualitative methodologies, she investigates racialized gender identity formation, peer sexual advice networks, and the strategic negotiations Black women employ to balance societal expectations with personal agency in collegiate environments. Her work critically engages with how institutional contexts shape sexual health outcomes and identity performance among young Black women. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent thematic focus on Black women's lived experiences across educational and healthcare settings. From her early work on urban displacement in Atlanta to recent studies of HBCU sexual cultures, she demonstrates methodological versatility while maintaining sharp intersectional analysis. Her scholarship bridges sociology, public health, and gender studies by exposing how systemic racism and sexism manifest in intimate relationships and institutional policies affecting Black women's wellbeing. Currently leading the multi-year research initiative "Books & Boys: Black Women's Collegiate Heterosexual Practice & Racialized Gender Identity" (2023-2040), Dunn-Gallier collaborates with scholars including Kendal Howell, Aanayah Trotman, and Don McCray to document how reading practices intersect with dating behaviors among HBCU students. This project exemplifies her commitment to generating knowledge that centers Black women's voices while advancing theoretical frameworks in feminist sociology.