جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Verena Lenneisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Disparities
• Ethnic Minorities and Sport Participation
• Participatory Research Methods (CBPR/PAR)
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Verena Lenneis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health Science and Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Active Health Institute for Advanced Study in PBL at Aalborg University. Her research focuses on health disparities, ethnic minorities’ participation in sport and physical activity, and participatory research methods such as Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and co-creation. She leads the Nordic project 'Healthy communities in ageing societies' funded by NordForsk, exploring participatory research with elderly immigrants and refugees. Additionally, she investigates digital technologies in sports and lifestyle sports. Educations: PhD in Sport Sociology (University of Copenhagen, 2013–2016) MA in Human and Social Sport Sciences (University of Copenhagen, 2011–2013) MA in Law (University of Vienna, 2004–2008) Bachelor in Sport Sciences (University of Vienna, 2008–2011) Research Interests: Lenneis explores how marginalized groups engage with physical activity and sport, emphasizing participatory approaches. Her work addresses cultural, political, and spatial barriers faced by minority communities, including Muslim women’s access to swimming programs and refugee integration through sports. She also examines the role of digital technologies in shaping sports culture and leisure practices. Projects & Grants: PI of 'HEALTHCOM: Healthy communities in ageing societies' (NordForsk, 2023–2026) Co-PI of 'Trivsel gennem fritidsfællesskaber' (Danish Refugee Council, 2021–2023) Media & Outreach: Lenneis frequently engages with media on topics like gender-segregated swimming debates and digital sports culture. She also contributes to policy discussions through her editorial roles and public lectures.

Laurel N. Bidwellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Program evaluation
• Mixed methods
• Community based participatory research (CBPR)
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Laurel N. Bidwell is an Associate Professor and BSW Program Director in the Social Work department at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). With a Master of Social Work from Hunter College (1994) and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University (2006), she brings extensive experience in clinical social work and evaluation research. Previous roles include postdoctoral fellow at York University, Research Associate at the University of Minnesota, and full-time faculty at St. Catherine University. Her expertise spans child welfare, juvenile justice, and community-based research methodologies. Dr. Bidwell co-authored the book Mixed Methods Research for Social Work (Oxford University Press), emphasizing her commitment to methodological innovation. Her current focus includes systems change, resilience, and anti-racist pedagogy. She collaborates with community and university organizations to evaluate services for children and families, contributing to public safety initiatives through the College of Public Service. Dr. Bidwell joined UCCS in Fall 2022 and maintains office hours by appointment.