In Episode 6 of Coffee N Conversation, Dean Laura Lee McIntyre sits down with Lorry Lokey Chair in Education and Department Head Leslie Leve. Leve’s research focuses on child and adolescent development, gene-environment interplay, and interventions for children, families, and communities.
In our latest Research Briefly, we sit down with Thomson Professor and Executive Director of the HEDCO Institute, Emily Tanner-Smith, PhD. She talks about her meta analysis project that focuses on examining the effectiveness of mathematics interventions. Collaborators: Madhavi Jayanthi and Sarah Krowka, Instructional Research Group.
Shows for girls mention sweets eight times more often than shows for boys, study finds. Nichole Kelly, PhD, who researches eating behaviors at the university, said it is important to monitor how food is marketed to younger generations — as a “poor diet” can increase the risk factor for certain health conditions.
Education experts agree that early screening and intervention is critical for making sure students can read at grade level. But so far, state officials have done almost everything to combat dyslexia except mandate assessments for all students. Providing expert commentary is COE's Professor Lillian Duran, who has helped develop screening tools for dyslexia.
A recent study shows the Family Check-Up, a UO-designed parenting skills program, can help parents in rural areas who may struggle with substance use, mental health and access to community resources. The study was authored by Kate Hails, a research associate with the UO Prevention Science Institute, and several institute collaborators: Anna Cecilia McWhirter, Audrey Sileci and Beth Stormshak.
The Family Check-Up, created by Philip H. Knight Chair Beth Stormshak, PhD, is a parenting skills and support program boosting the well-being of families around the world. Learn more about the Family Check-Up's move to digital, community partners involved, and how they are working to expand reach.
In Episode 5 of Coffee N Conversation, Dean Laura Lee McIntyre sits down with Professor and Associate Dean for Research John Seeley. John speaks about the inspiration behind his research on suicide prevention, the growing need for intervention, and the importance of teaching how to create caring connections in therapy.
The COE has a long tradition of using research and innovation to drive positive change. In fiscal year, 2024, the college was a major driver of growth in UO's research enterprise, with 35% of federal funding across the institution coming from the Department of Education.
Stephanie De Anda, associate professor in the College of Education, received a $743,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health. The project focuses on reducing language delays and disorders in children of parents with substance use disorders and builds on De Anda’s work with bilingual children. Collaborators include Camille Cioffi, Lauren Cycyk, and Dave DeGarmo.
In our latest Research Briefly, we sit down with Philip H. Knight Chair Beth Stormshak to discuss The Family Check-Up Model. The Model is a unique, strength-based approach focused on improving family mental health, child behavior, and family relationships.
