جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tracy Donohueمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early literacy
• Early math
• Learning through play
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tracy Donohue is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies, where her work centers on early childhood education, playful learning, and school-family partnerships. She is actively involved in teacher education and curriculum development for early learners. Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education, Michigan State University, 2021 Masters of Reading Education, North Carolina State University, 2008 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Appalachian State University, 2002 Her research focuses on early literacy , early math , and how learning through play can be integrated into early childhood classrooms. She emphasizes school-family partnerships as a cornerstone of student success, drawing from both classroom teaching and instructional coaching experience. Her work bridges theory and practice in teacher preparation and classroom application. The publications reflect a strong trend in family engagement, technology integration in early education, and practical tools for educators. Her scholarship combines qualitative insights with applied educational strategies, particularly in supporting diverse learners and strengthening home-school connections. Professional Memberships: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Literacy Research Association (LRA) She teaches courses including HDF 360 (Learning Content Areas Through Play), HDF 400 (Assessment in Early Childhood), and HDF 403 (Best Practices in Early Childhood). Her advising and grant activity are not mentioned in the text, but her publications suggest experience in collaborative educational research and program evaluation. Dr. Donohue's work contributes to innovative practices in early childhood education, particularly in creating inclusive, playful, and family-centered learning environments.

Jason Gierschمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education Policy
• School Choice
• High-Stakes Testing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jason Giersch serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte within the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences. He concurrently holds the position of associate director for the university's Public Policy program. His research centers on education policy with concentrated expertise in school choice mechanisms, high-stakes testing implications, segregation dynamics, and teacher quality assessment. Complementing this, he investigates how political ideology filters individuals' interpretations of messages across diverse contexts including media and political communication. His methodological approach integrates quantitative analysis with experimental designs, bridging political science, public administration, and educational research frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate persistent focus on educational inequality through race, gender, and socioeconomic lenses. His work critically examines charter school impacts, segregation patterns, and policy effects on student outcomes while incorporating international comparisons from Finland, Sweden, and Kenya alongside U.S.-centric analyses. Dr. Giersch actively engages with academic communities through board service for the North Carolina Association for Research in Education and North Carolina Political Science Association. He collaborates with UNC Charlotte's Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED), notably contributing to discussions on school segregation. Prior to his university appointment, he accumulated practical experience teaching across public, private, and charter high schools plus college-level instruction in Pennsylvania and Nairobi, Kenya—providing applied perspective to his scholarly work.

• Science Education
• STEM Education
• Environmental Education
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Şule Elmalı is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at the Faculty of Education, Sakarya University. Her academic work is centered on improving science education through innovative pedagogical approaches, teacher training, and technology integration. She teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses related to science teaching, environmental education, and STEM applications. Her research interests include science education, STEM education, environmental education, educational technology, pre-service teacher training, reflective thinking, and laboratory applications in biology. She has conducted studies on ecological footprint awareness, outdoor education, Web 2.0 tools, mobile applications in biology labs, and the impact of STEM programs on teacher autonomy and entrepreneurship skills. Her work emphasizes conceptual understanding in early science education, such as children's ideas about floating and sinking, and lunar observation experiences among teacher candidates. Her recent publications (2021–2024) span international journals like the Journal of Biological Education and Hacettepe University Journal of Education , focusing on dissection methods, professional development for science teachers, and nature-based learning. These works reflect a trend toward technology-enhanced, experiential, and inquiry-based science education, with a strong focus on teacher development and student conceptual change. TÜBİTAK Publication Incentive Award She has supervised academic contributions through course instruction and research projects, including a professional development program for science teachers in science and art centers. Her work also includes collaborations on research projects related to STEM education, nature-based programs for gifted students, and science center initiatives. She is actively involved in research projects such as the development and evaluation of technology-based in-service training programs for science teachers at science and art centers. She has also contributed to book chapters, such as 'From Theory to Practice: Bringing Life into the Classroom,' and presented at numerous international conferences. Her work bridges theory and practice in science education, aiming to enhance teaching quality and student engagement.

Zheng Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-AI Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zheng Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he focuses on human-AI interaction. He also works as an Applied Scientist in Adobe's GenAI team, developing interactive AI systems for user experience enhancement. He has held internships at Apple, AWS AI, and Meta Reality Labs. Education: Ph.D. (in progress) at University of Notre Dame M.S. in Computer Science from University of Rochester and University of Minnesota B.Eng. in Software Engineering from Shaanxi Normal University His research explores the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and machine learning (ML), emphasizing systems that provide adaptive, context-sensitive support for complex cognitive tasks. Key areas include collaborative tools for team ideation, incremental learning from user demonstrations, and multimodal context-aware interfaces. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on AI-augmented collaboration through large shared displays (LADICA), audio-visual annotation (PEANUT), and interactive qualitative coding (PaTAT). His work increasingly integrates generative AI with real-time human input, particularly for co-located teams and educational applications. He serves as a Program Committee member and reviewer for top HCI/ML conferences including CHI, UIST, IUI, and ACL. Teaching experience spans courses in human-AI systems, algorithms, and data structures.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health
• Rural Resilience
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Hilary Davis is a Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Social Impact. She leads the Place-based Economies and Approaches research stream, focusing on digital technologies for social impact, particularly in health, rural resilience, and inclusive community development. Her research interests span Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , digital health , rural mental health services , participatory design , and community resilience . She emphasizes co-design with marginalized groups and the use of digital storytelling to empower communities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Hilary’s recent publications (2023–2025) explore digital interventions for internet addiction in children, aged care technologies, bushfire early warning systems, and participatory planning for sustainable development. These works reflect a strong trend toward community-led innovation , behavior change design , and technology for social equity . Special Award (for More Than Human Food Futures Cookbook), UMEA Food Symposium 2022 Hilary actively supervises PhD students and has led major research grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Health, and community organizations. Her projects include evaluations of mental health outreach programs, digital health interventions (e.g., VerilyConnect), and national educational initiatives like the ELLA language app program. She is a member of the Australian Evaluation Society (AES) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and serves on program committees for international HCI conferences. She leads the SMART (Small Rural Health Services Team) network, which supports rural health innovation through digital storytelling and co-design. Her work bridges academia and community practice, fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions.

Jill Duerr Berrickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child welfare system
• Foster care
• Family poverty
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jill Duerr Berrick is a Distinguished Professor and the Zellerbach Family Foundation Professor of Social Welfare at the University of California, Berkeley, with a joint appointment as Professor II at the University of Bergen, Norway. She currently serves as chair of the undergraduate major in the School of Social Welfare and has been a faculty member at UC Berkeley since 1990, progressing from Research Specialist and Lecturer to full Professor. Dr. Berrick's research focuses on the child welfare system, particularly examining child protection services for vulnerable families. Her work targets the intersection of poverty, childhood development, parenting, and service systems designed to address family well-being. She approaches research by centering the voices of service system consumers and providers to identify impacts of social problems and solutions on family life. Her influential works have examined kinship foster care benefits and limitations, characteristics of effective foster caregivers, and human impacts of poverty-related policies. Her publications reveal a strong focus on comparative international child protection systems, with particular attention to the U.S. and Norway. Recent work emphasizes public perceptions of child protection, racial/ethnic disparities in child welfare systems, mental health services for youth in care, and policy reforms related to child support enforcement in foster care contexts. She has developed a Global Typology for Child Protection systems based on data from 50 countries across six continents. Zellerbach Family Foundation Professorship Distinguished Professor title Co-founded Berkeley Hope Scholars program for students with foster care experience Former chair of Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors, and Financial Aid (CUSHFA) Former chair of Admissions, Enrollment, and Preparatory Education committee Dr. Berrick has secured numerous research grants totaling millions of dollars from organizations including the Norwegian National Research Council, National Institute of Mental Health, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and California Endowment. She actively mentors students through research projects and directs the FamiliesNotFees initiative, working with students to reform policies requiring birth parents to pay for foster care stays. Her international collaborations, particularly with Professor Marit Skivenes at the University of Bergen, have produced significant cross-national research on child protection systems. She maintains active research teams focused on child protection systems, foster care policy reform, and mental health services for youth in care, with ongoing projects including 'CPS-World' funded by the Norwegian National Research Council and the 'Foster care mental health family navigator' study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

• Educational Psychology
• Vocational Guidance
• Motivational Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Remy Mbanga is an Adjunct Professor at Université de Sherbrooke since 2021, with prior academic roles at Université Laval (2019-2021). His research focuses on vocational indecision , academic motivation , adolescent development , and psychosocial interventions in educational contexts. He employs self-determination theory and motivational profiles to analyze career trajectories and school success. Education : PhD in Career Sciences (Université Laval, 2021), Master’s in Education (Aix-Marseille Université, 2015), and multiple Master’s degrees in Physiology and Science Education (Université de Yaoundé I, 2008-2010). His work bridges educational psychology and vocational guidance , emphasizing how parenting practices , achievement goals , and psychological needs influence vocational anxiety and school trajectories. Recent articles explore longitudinal associations between academic motivation and vocational indecision, motivational profiles in early adolescence, and psychosocial interventions for secondary students. Scientific awards include the Honor Roll of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (2021) and Faculty of Education Distinction (2019). His grants include funding from FRQSC , Fondation Rossy , and SSHRC , focusing on educational success, vocational anxiety reduction, and psychosocial leadership programs.

• Hate Crime
• Intersectionality
• Gender and Disability Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Mason-Bish is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology. She has been a faculty member since 2013 and plays a key role in both undergraduate and postgraduate Criminology programs. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Essex and has built a strong academic profile centered on social justice, hate crime, and intersectionality. BA History and Sociology, University of Essex MA Criminology, University of Essex MA Social Research Methods, University of Essex PhD Criminology, University of Essex Her research focuses on hate crime policy, particularly how gender and disability are excluded from recognition and protection. She is a feminist criminologist with expertise in victimization, ableism, and the criminology of death. Her work emphasizes the lived experiences of marginalized groups, especially disabled women and non-binary individuals who face non-consensual touching and systemic neglect. Her recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory in examining intersectional hate crime, the construction of 'ideal victims,' and the limitations of current policy frameworks. She has contributed to foundational texts on disability hate crime and misogyny as hate, and her upcoming book with Palgrave (2025) promises to deepen understanding of how disabled women navigate bodily autonomy in public spaces. Co-editor, Disability, Hate Crime and Violence (2013) Co-editor, special issue on Politics of Hate , Crime, Law and Social Change (2019) Regular contributor to Feminist Criminology , International Review of Victimology , and Qualitative Research Hannah is actively involved in institutional leadership, including founding the Parent/Carer Network at Sussex to support staff with caring responsibilities. She supervises PhD and MA students and has evaluated policy initiatives with Sussex Police. Her work bridges academic research and real-world impact through knowledge exchange and advocacy. She leads research in feminist disability studies and is committed to improving wellbeing and inclusivity within academia. Her teaching includes modules on victimization, violence, and social research methods, and she continues to shape criminological discourse through interdisciplinary and critical perspectives.

Stephen T Parenteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Health Insurance
• Health Information Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen T. Parente, Ph.D., MPH, MS, is the Minnesota Insurance Industry Chair of Health Finance and a Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. He also serves as Associate Dean of the Carlson Global Institute. Previously, he was Associate Dean of MBA and MS programs (2014–2017) and Director of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute (2006–2017). His government service includes roles as Chief Economist for Health Policy at the White House Council of Economic Advisers (2019–2021) and Senior Adviser to the Secretary for Health Economics at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Education: BA in Health and Society, University of Rochester (1987) MS in Public Policy Analysis, University of Rochester (1988) MPH in Health Economics, University of Rochester (1989) PhD in Health Finance and Organization, Johns Hopkins University (1995) Research Interests: Dr. Parente specializes in health economics, health insurance design, health information technology impact assessment, medical technology evaluation, and policy micro-simulation. His work explores consumer-driven health plans, healthcare fraud detection via predictive analytics, international health system efficiency, and the economic implications of health reforms like the Affordable Care Act. He founded the Medical Valuation Laboratory to accelerate medical innovation translation. Publication Trends: Parente's recent articles focus on payment reform (e.g., site-neutral payments), healthcare pricing transparency, predictive analytics in Medicaid, workforce impacts of health policy, and international health system comparisons. His research consistently integrates economic modeling with empirical data analysis to evaluate cost, access, and efficiency in healthcare delivery and financing. Scientific Awards: Faculty Media Star Award (2010, 2005) Special Recognition, Pioneer Institute’s Better Government Competition (2009) Faculty Research Award (2006) Class of 1981 Faculty Member of the Year (2005) Delta Omega Honor Society (2002) John P. Young Student Prize (1993) Advising and Grants: Dr. Parente has advised 16 graduate students (5 PhD, 5 MS, 6 undergraduate theses). He secured major grants from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AHRQ, and DHHS, including studies on consumer-driven health plans ($1M+), health IT impact on quality ($500k), and Medicare policy simulation. His current research explores health savings accounts, medical innovation valuation, and fraud prevention analytics. Leadership: He directs the Medical Valuation Laboratory and serves as President of the American Society of Health Economists. Previous leadership includes Governing Chair of the Health Care Cost Institute and Board Member of Academy Health.

• Social Inequality
• Child and Youth Welfare
• School Social Work
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claudia Buschhorn is a Professor for Childhood Education at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences , Department of Social Work. Her career spans academic, practical, and research roles in early childhood education and child welfare. Research Focus: Social inequality in educational access Early intervention systems for child welfare Interagency collaboration in school social work Child protection frameworks Impact-oriented evaluation methodologies Publications reveal expertise in family support, healthcare-social work integration, and life-course sociology, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and cross-sectoral cooperation. Professional Trajectory: Since 2019: Professor at HAW Hamburg 2017-2019: Trainer at LWL State Youth Welfare Office 2013-2017: Lecturer at University of Münster Earlier roles: Consultant, Research Assistant, and Trainee Teacher

Jack Powersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entertainment Media Industry
• Social Effects of Media on Children
• Media Ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jack Powers serves as Professor and Chair of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications, where he teaches entertainment media business and researches children's media effects. With extensive industry experience including film production and network consulting, he bridges academic theory with professional practice. His educational background includes: PhD in Mass Communications (Media & Behavior concentration) from Syracuse University MA in Journalism/Mass Communication from The Ohio State University BA in Communications and French from University of Mount Union Powers' research spans entertainment industry dynamics, media effects on children, and emerging media technologies. His work examines Hollywood entry strategies, streaming economics, documentary ethics, and digital behavior patterns - particularly how new technologies impact dating, adolescent development, and social discourse. He emphasizes practical application through industry connections and production experience. His recent publications reveal evolving focus from children's media effects toward industry business models and technology impacts, with increasing attention to ethical implications of social media, streaming disruption, and production innovation. Current scholarship addresses writers' room pedagogy and filmmaking's technological transformation. Powers actively integrates professional practice into academia, currently producing a $1 million feature film employing Park School students. His teaching philosophy emphasizes "learning is doing" through required LA internships, London study abroad, and hands-on production via ICTV's 20+ television shows. He maintains direct industry access through regular Hollywood consulting for major networks and production companies. He oversees student development through extensive industry connections, with alumni employed at Disney, ESPN, MLB Network, HBO, Netflix, and numerous major productions. Personal media interests include Taylor Sheridan works, Game of Thrones, and directors like Tarantino and Scorsese, reflecting his professional engagement with contemporary media trends.

Jennifer Girottoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Immunizations
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Girotto serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Her primary academic affiliation is with UConn's Storrs campus, where she maintains an office in School of Pharmacy Room 346 (69 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3092, Storrs, CT 06269-3092). Her educational background includes a Pharm.D. and B.S. in Pharmacy Studies from the University of Connecticut, complemented by an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Accredited Specialty Residency in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital. She holds dual board certifications as a Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS) and Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP). Dr. Girotto's research centers on pediatric antimicrobial stewardship and immunization optimization, with particular focus on evidence-based decision-making for antibiotic use in children. Her work addresses critical gaps in pediatric infectious disease management, including antimicrobial-resistant infections, vaccine hesitancy, and allergy delabeling protocols. She actively investigates stewardship interventions across multiple healthcare settings from emergency departments to outpatient clinics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant focus on antimicrobial stewardship (85% of articles), with significant emphasis on pediatric-specific applications. Key trends include development of dosing guidelines for resistant infections, evaluation of rapid diagnostic impacts, and resource-appropriate interventions for global settings. Her immunization research spans vaccine advocacy, administration protocols, and pandemic response. Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS) Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP) As an educator, Dr. Girotto coordinates the pediatric scholar’s track and serves as course coordinator for immunizations in Pharmacy Skills Development. She precepts fourth-year students in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunization Drug Information Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Her teaching expertise directly informs clinical practice through evidence-based interventions targeting antimicrobial misuse.

Stephanie Craigمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Emotion Regulation
• Attachment Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Craig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph , Ontario, Canada. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with expertise in child, adolescent, and family mental health. Her research focuses on the development and treatment of severe behavioral and emotional problems in youth, particularly callous-unemotional (CU) traits and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). MA/PhD in Clinical Psychology (Child Focus) – Simon Fraser University CPA Internship – Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship – York University Dr. Craig’s research integrates subjective and objective (e.g., physiological) measures of emotion regulation to explore mechanisms underlying CU traits and behavioral disorders. Her work includes collaborations with community agencies like the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program and the Syl Apps Youth Centre (Kinark Child and Youth Services). She also led the Teens @ Home During COVID project, examining pandemic-related stressors on youth mental health. Her recent publications highlight themes in emotion regulation, CU traits, and ACEs. She supervises graduate students and partners with community stakeholders to translate research into practical interventions. Dr. Craig has received funding from SSHRC, CFI, CIHR, and PHAC to support her work. Research Areas: CU traits, attachment theory, emotion regulation, adverse childhood experiences, ADHD Dr. Craig leads the Supporting Youth Development Lab , which prioritizes community partnerships and equity in research. She is a co-investigator on projects involving Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada and continues to develop evidence-based approaches for youth mental health.

• Person-centered care
• Nurse-led rheumatology clinic
• Lifestyle and health promotion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Larsson is a Professor at the School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University , with a PhD in Health and Caring Sciences. She works as a Registered Nurse and focuses on person-centered care, nurse-led rheumatology clinics, and AI implementation in healthcare. Education: Doctoral Thesis on "Person-centered care in rheumatology nursing in patients undergoing biological therapy" (Jönköping University, 2013) Research Interests: Lifestyle impact on chronic disease, AI in wound care, pediatric sleep interventions, healthcare improvement Collaborations: R&D Spenshult, Region Halland, Lund University Teaching: Nursing programs, Master's in Health and Lifestyle, postgraduate supervision Recent publications focus on AI implementation frameworks , weighted blanket efficacy for ADHD sleep , and occupational balance in healthcare education . She leads the Healthcare improvement group and Exercise and rehabilitation group , contributing to value-creating continence care and EULAR patient education frameworks. Contact: ingrid.larsson@hh.se

Tom Kirchmaierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Economics
• Policing and Crime
• Banks and Money Laundering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Kirchmaier is Professor of Governance, Risk, Regulation and Compliance at Copenhagen Business School's (CBS) Department of Accounting and Centre for Corporate Governance. He concurrently serves as a Professorial Fellow and Director of Policing and Crime at the London School of Economics' Centre for Economic Performance. He is also a Faculty Affiliate at LSE's Data Science Institute and member of the UK Home Office Scientific Advisory Council. Research Interests: Kirchmaier's work empirically analyzes organizational governance using large datasets. Primary domains include: Law/economics intersections Policing systems and crime patterns Anti-money laundering (AML) and organised crime networks Corporate boards with emphasis on gender dynamics Risk management and compliance frameworks Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021-2025) demonstrate strong focus on empirical crime analysis (e.g., terrorism impacts, domestic abuse recidivism) and corporate governance in banking. Methodologies leverage big data to study spatial crime patterns, behavioral economics, and organizational efficiency across financial and public sectors. Awards: 2024 LSE Innovation Challenge Winner Teaching & Advising: Supervises 1 PhD and 1 Master's student. Teaches graduate/executive courses: Corporate governance and finance MBA compliance/risk management Board training programs