Graduate School Announces Excellence in Graduate Education Awardees
From left to right, Falk College professors Eman Tadros (Marriage and Family Therapy), Joon Young Kim (Exercise Science), and Catherine García (Human Development and Family Science) were honored with Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Awards. Marriage and Family Therapy and Human Development and Family Science will merge and become one comprehensive department in the College of Arts and Sciences starting July 1.
Syracuse University faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award at a campus ceremony April 24. The award, given annually by the Graduate School, honors professors who have had a significant impact on graduate education through teaching, service and research or creative activities.
This year’s awardees, chosen by an interdisciplinary committee of graduate students, are the following:
Nick Bowman, associate professor of communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Catherine García, assistant professor of human development and family science, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Joon Young Kim, assistant professor of exercise science, Falk College
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Claudia Miller, professor of mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences
Angela Oliverio, assistant professor of biology, College of Arts and Sciences
Natalie Russo, associate professor and associate chair of psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Yiyang Sun, mechanical and aerospace engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Eman Tadros, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy, Falk College
Qiu Wang, professor of higher education, School of Education
“We know that talented faculty members are the cornerstone of a quality graduate education,” says Peter Vanable, dean of the Graduate School. “This awards program gives us an opportunity to hear directly from our students, as well as from faculty, staff and alumni, about which professors have had a significant positive influence on their studies. We are delighted to recognize these ten individuals for their dedication and contributions to the University.”
Faculty Experts Debate the Benefits of Banning Cell Phones in Schools
The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.
At least eight states have banned smartphones in public school classrooms, while 28 states (including New York) have proposed a ban on student smartphone usage. Other states are exploring a variety of ways to limit cell phone usage.
Proponents argue that students need to have their undivided attention focused on classroom lessons; parents feel strongly about being able to contact their child in an emergency.
Matthew Mulvaney
Matthew Mulvaney, associate professor and department chair of human development and family science in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, looks at the impact of cell phone use on children as a researcher and also has firsthand knowledge as the parent of a 14-year-old.
“I’ve always been interested in this field and this research of looking at mobile technology and how it might impact kids, especially now with my daughter being immersed in the world of cell phones and social media,” says Mulvaney, a parenting researcher whose focus is on how parents and families support optimal child development.
Sabrina Butler
Sabrina Butler, an assistant teaching professor in the counseling and human services department in the School of Education and a licensed mental health counselor, looks at process addictions (including cell phone usage) in children and adolescents and recognizing when behaviors become problematic.
Butler sees both sides of the debate and suggests ways to find the balance.
“Parents have a legitimate concern about the safety of their child, and it would be difficult to enforce no cell phones in schools,” says Butler, whose research focuses primarily on process addictions in children and adolescents. “Plus, a lot of kids use tablets or Chromebooks in the classroom. We can’t just take technology completely out of the classroom. How do we ensure they’re not distracted by social media or games while they’re supposed to be learning?”
Mulvaney and Butler sat down with SU News to discuss cell phone bans and limits in schools and what steps can be taken to help children liberate themselves from their phones.
What are your thoughts on limiting the use of cell phones in school and the impact of cell phone use on adolescent development?
Sabrina Butler:Coming from a harm reduction lens, we want to put limits and boundaries on cell phone usage. And while there isn’t research that necessarily supports that cell phone usage is causing depression and anxiety, what we do know is that our cell phones are like other addictions out there. If you have individuals that are already experiencing anxiety, depression or self-esteem issues, being on your phone and on social media is going to exacerbate that.
Matthew Mulvaney: Kids functioned for a very long time in schools without cell phones. More people are starting to be concerned about cell phone use. Parents see the changes their kids are going through and they want them to not be so tied up with their phones.
There’s a psychologist, Jean Twenge, who published a book in 2017 that showed the impact of cell phone usage and social media on this generation. Around the age of 11, 12 or 13, children, particularly girls, experience this mental health cliff where their well-being drops off suddenly, and how much time they spend on their phones and on social media is closely correlated and negatively associated with their mental health.
How is being on your cell phone a process addiction?
Butler: Process addictions hack and utilize the same brain mechanisms as other addictions, like nicotine. With cell phones and social media, we’re pairing these positive emotions with external stimuli, which is the behavior. That’s where it can become problematic, wiring those two things [phones and social media] together that make me feel good or less stressed. It’s that feeling that we’re getting addicted to and we’re associating with that behavior.
How young is too young for a child to get a cell phone? To be active on social media?
Mulvaney: The later you can wait, the better. Kids will say not having one cuts them off from their social networks and that all their friends have phones, but there are few developmental benefits to having one early on. As for social media, researcher Jonathan Haidt studies the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, and he suggests 16 for starting off on social media.
What can we do to help alleviate the addictive impact of cell phones?
Mulvaney: I see a lot of parallels with cigarette smoking. Smoking was commonplace when I was growing up, but smoking cigarettes has basically gone away from the adolescent experience because of how bad it was for our kids. It took a collective understanding, a collective will to say, “we’re not going to have spaces for kids to smoke.”
I think schools will adopt a phone-free policy from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and that will have a significant impact on changing the expectations of being on your phone all the time. If we come to this shared understanding that being on your phone all the time is really bad, we can make changes in the same way we did with smoking.
Butler: It goes back to limits and an age barrier. Some parents take away phones at night because they don’t want their child up all night on their phone. Others turn off the Wi-Fi after a certain point. Those parental control measures are really helpful because they lead into how we monitor usage among children.
We need to get back to engaging with each other, having family dinner without looking at our phones. Getting children active through activities and sports are great because they get kids out playing, interacting and connecting with their peers.
Falk College Giving Day Message from Dean Jeremy Jordan
Falk College Dean Jeremy S. Jordan
Dear Falk College Family,
Happy Syracuse University Giving Day! March 27 is the day when Syracuse’s global community unites for 24 hours of impact, friendly competition, and plenty of Orange pride!
Here in Falk College, we’re promoting giving that provides Falk students with transformative learning experiences from the classroom to the community and around the globe.
You have several giving options. Visit our campaign page to give directly to the Falk College Dean’s Fund, or visit our giving page if you’d like to give to a different fund that will support students in a specific program. For our friends in the human dynamics’ programs, please know that gifts to your programs will follow you to your new homes in Arts and Sciences, the Maxwell School, and the School of Education.
Please consider making a gift today to help our students reach their full potential!
Sincerely,
Jeremy S. Jordan, PhD
Dean and Professor
Falk College
The Power of Play
03/03/25
Syracuse University Students Help Children’s Hospital Patients Feel at Home Through Play Sessions
Jonida Konjufca was not sure what she wanted to do professionally before she enrolled in the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), but her professors and coursework soon opened her eyes.
“I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else. HDFS has done a great job and supports every student possible,” Konjufca says, “If it wasn’t for HDFS, I probably wouldn’t know where I want to go in life, but now it’s amazing to have that idea of ‘Yeah, this is exactly it.’”
Konjufca wants to be a child life specialist who helps children and their families navigate illness, disability or hospitalization. In the fall of 2024, with the support of human development and family science faculty (particularly undergraduate director and professor of practice Colleen Cameron), Konjufca launched the Syracuse University chapter of the nonprofit Project Sunshine, which facilitates play sessions, called Here to Play, at children’s hospitals nationwide.
“Their whole motto is that play heals and so we come in and do crafts with the kids and foster a lot of play,” Konjufca says. “The play sessions help normalize life during a hospital stay for children, which can often be an unfamiliar experience.”
The Syracuse University chapter of Project Sunshine partners with Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and arranges for students like Konjufca to visit the hospital for play sessions with patients. Activities include painting, coloring, using stickers, and making “slime” out of shaving cream. The space at Golisano is filled with playroom items such as books, dollhouses, a piano, and video games to help children feel at home during their hospital stays.
Human Development and Family Science majors Jonida Konjufca (left) and Kate Harrington are charter members of the Syracuse University chapter of the nationwide non-profit Project Sunshine.
Konjufca says her experience with Project Sunshine and Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital has been fulfilling.
“One of my first events I was solo and was just starting it and I had a mom tell me her son hasn’t come out of his room in a really long time,” Konjufca says. “And so, she said, ‘I’m happy to see him do crafts, even if it’s just for 30 minutes, he’s getting out and doing something.’ She was very appreciative.”
Here to Play sessions occur every month for a two-hour block. All University students, regardless of major, are welcome to join Project Sunshine.
“It’s a really fun thing to do, even if you’re not on the child life specialist route,” Konjufca says. “It gives you diverse experiences and it’s a rewarding feeling. You get to come do crafts with kids. Every time I leave, I’ve had so much fun.”
For those interested in joining the Project Sunshine chapter at Syracuse University, the non-profit shared the following message:
Come volunteer with us!
If you’re interested in becoming a part of the Syracuse Project Sunshine Chapter, we would love to have you! Please reach out to Jonida Konjufca at Syracuseu@projectsunshine.org for more information. Alternatively, you can also apply to volunteer with Project Sunshine through our Volunteer Opportunities.
Agent of Change
10/02/25
Falk College Associate Dean of Student Services Chandice Haste-Jackson Named to HBCU ELI 2025 Community of Fellows
Chandice Haste-Jackson
Chandice Haste-Jackson, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Student Services and interim Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Syracuse University’s Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, has been selected by the Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) as one of 46 outstanding candidates for its 2025 Community of Fellows.
This milestone celebrates individual achievements and underscores the critical importance of nurturing the next generation of executive leaders within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now in its fifth year, HBCU ELI is noted as one of the most prestigious executive leadership programs for HBCUs in the United States.
“I am honored to have been selected for the 2025 HBCU ELI Community of Fellows,” Haste-Jackson says. “Given the climate of higher education today, it is imperative that leaders are prepared to navigate through uncertainty and crisis and embody the skills and dispositions necessary to address contemporary and emerging issues.
“Participating in the HBCU ELI provides the opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge of higher education administration, and engage and learn from esteemed Legacy Leaders who have led institutions through the social, economic, racial, and historical contexts of higher education in this country,” she says.
Haste-Jackson, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, has held a variety of leadership positions, including: Interim Director of First Year Seminar (FYS 101), Director of the Syracuse University School of Education Liberty Partnerships Program; Executive Director of a transitional housing homeless shelter for women and children; Executive Director of an historical African American settlement house; and Assistant Director of an inner-city community center.
Haste-Jackson received her bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Syracuse University, her master’s degree in behavioral sciences-psychology from Cameron University, and her Ph.D. in child and family studies from Syracuse (now Human Development and Family Science). She currently serves on several nonprofit boards and is a consultant for the My Brother’s Keeper Syracuse initiative founded by President Barack Obama.
The Community of Fellows are proven executive leaders and change agents who participate in a series of virtual and residency seminars providing knowledge and hands-on skills. HBCU ELI offers a transformative learning experience that empowers participants to address the complex challenges facing HBCUs today. Through academic excellence, practical experience, and mentorship, graduates emerge as visionary leaders who are prepared to drive positive change and advance the legacy of HBCUs.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, HBCUs were established prior to 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black Americans. Although these institutions were developed in an environment of legal segregation, they contributed substantially to the progress of Black Americans by providing access to higher education. The HBCUs of today welcomes students from all ethnic and international backgrounds and lead the way in creating inclusive and transformative cultures of belonging.
About HBCU ELI at Clark Atlanta University
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) is a groundbreaking incubator for recruiting and developing the future presidents of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. ELI equips high-potential leaders with tools and strategies that support the education and business goals of more than 100 HBCUs. Through ELI, the ability of HBCUs to survive and thrive is improved. In addition to granting thousands of degrees each year, HBCUs boast illustrious alumni like Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, among others. Visit hbcueli.com for more information and join the conversation on social media @hbcueli; #hbcueli.
Voices of Service
30/01/25
A Showcase of Veteran-Focused Research, Curriculum and Programs
Call for Posters
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Academic Affairs invite you to submit poster abstracts for an inaugural event spotlighting diverse and dynamic work related to the interests and needs of veterans and military-connected populations. By showcasing ongoing and planned research projects, curricular innovations, program initiatives, and community engagement, we aim to amplify these efforts and foster new collaborations across our campus and community.
When and Where
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: National Veterans Resource Center (Syracuse University)
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Who Should Submit and Attend?
Syracuse University students (undergraduate, graduate) and trainees (postdocs)
Syracuse University faculty and staff
Community partners and collaborators in the Central New York region
Topics of Interest
We seek posters that highlight completed, planned, or in-progress research, curricular work, or applied services and programming related to the lived experiences, needs, or interests of veterans and/or military-connected families and individuals. We welcome contributions from all disciplines and fields that intersect with veteran and military-connected topics. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Research Projects and Analyses that are completed, planned, or in-progress
Curricular or Course-Related Efforts that focus on or integrate veteran- and military-related content
Programs and Services that benefit or support veterans and/or military-connected populations
Student Internships or Field Placements involving veteran research, support, outreach, or engagement
Important Dates
Abstract Submission (250 words): Due by February 24, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: By March 7, 2025
Final Digital Poster Email Submission: By April 7, 2025, to Julianna Fitz at jlfitz@syr.edu
How Students Influence the Teachers Who Influence Them
Professors like Saba Siddiki (third from left) in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs embrace a student-inspired approach to teaching.
For George Theoharis, teaching is more than a job; it’s a reflection of his students’ influence. “They represent who I am as a teacher,” says the Syracuse University School of Education professor. “They mirror my behavior, attitude and approach.”
The University is filled with teachers like Theoharis who foster mutual respect in the classroom. Studies show that a strong student-faculty connection leads to academic success and personal satisfaction. It also increases the value of a Syracuse degree.
Infectious Wonder
Professor Zeke Leonard wears multiple hats in the School of Design, including program coordinator for the First-Year Experience. “The first year is a beginning point, a new chapter in students’ development,” he says.
Zeke Leonard is a fixture in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, where he is an associate professor in and an associate director of the School of Design. Leonard also is the school’s First-Year Experience coordinator, shepherding more than 120 new designers through their initial months on campus.
“I love working with students as they navigate their first year. The early weeks are charged with energy, optimism, hope and excitement. I’m inspired to see them learn, take responsibility and, in some cases, question their identity.
“For many, getting into the School of Design marks the culmination of years of training and preparation. But it’s also a beginning point, a new chapter in their development. The feeling of wonder that first-year students have is infectious. It brings me delight.”
Instruments of Change
Associate professor Matthew Mulvaney mentors a wide range of students in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, where he chairs the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Mulvaney particularly enjoys working with undergraduate researchers who tackle issues of “deep, personal interest.”
“Watching students evolve as scholars and as individuals gives me hope for the future,” says Matthew Mulvaney, associate professor and chair of human development and family science.
“It’s gratifying to see them work through problems and then develop projects that are thoughtful and informative. Therefore, I’m often reminded about the importance of research—how it can harness a person’s potential and make a difference in society. My students’ capacity for hard work never fails to inspire.
“Their energy and passion are especially evident in our first-year introductory courses, which I help teach. Watching students evolve as scholars and as individuals gives me hope for the future. They’re not just smart and hard working; they’re also committed to improving the human condition. Our students are instruments of change.”
Cultivating Excellence
Professor Saba Siddiki directs the Master of Public Administration Program, where students prepare for careers in public affairs. “Working with them—in the classroom and through doctoral student advising—is one of the highlights of my job,” says Siddiki, who also serves as the Chapple Family Professor of Citizenship and Democracy. Based in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, she marvels at her students’ commitment to public service and community building.
“My students inspire me to be clear and effective in my instruction and research,” says Siddiki, who directs the Master of Public Administration Program.
“My students inspire me to be clear and effective in my instruction and research, to consider course topics and approaches from different perspectives and to continually reflect on and appreciate different pathways through which we pursue our academic and professional objectives.
“With this inspiration, I regularly pursue ways to become a more impactful teacher and researcher. I also cultivate learning environments and opportunities that help my students thrive and achieve their professional goals.”
Finding Their Footing
George Theoharis is a professor of both educational leadership as well as inclusive childhood education. The former K-12 teacher and principal estimates that he’s trained nearly a thousand undergraduates. “I love it,” he exclaims. Some have been selected as Syracuse University Scholars; others have co-authored articles with him as Ph.D. students here and at other institutions.
“They teach me a lot about myself and why I do what I do at Syracuse. Helping students find their footing as undergraduates—teaching and mentoring them—is just as rewarding as learning from their experiences, perspectives and analyses. Working with future teachers of color, especially women interested in school leadership, has exposed me to a new, sustained area of scholarship.
Professor George Theoharis says that working with future teachers has inspired him to pursue a “new, sustained area of scholarship.”
Professor George Theoharis says that working with future teachers has inspired him to pursue a “new, sustained area of scholarship.”
“For instance, numerous students of color have compelled me to change how I teach and think about issues of social justice and inclusion. It’s made me a more thoughtful and deliberate mentor.”
Dean Jeremy Jordan encourages students to reach out to faculty and staff at any time for support and services.
Dear Falk College Students,
Welcome back to Syracuse University! I hope you had a joyous holiday season and an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the football team’s convincing win over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl!
I’m excited about the new semester and I look forward to watching all you will accomplish as you pursue your academic and professional goals this spring. As classes begin, I want to remind you of resources at Falk College and on campus that will help you succeed:
Official Syracuse University Communications
Syracuse University email is the primary communication method at the University. Your professors and University offices will contact you with important information using your Syracuse University email address (ending in “@syr.edu”), not your personal email address. It’s important to read your University email at least once every day so you’re aware of the latest information that’s essential to you.
Student Support Services
Falk College Student Services is an important resource in your support system at Syracuse University. Student Services counselors are here to provide you with academic advising and help you meet your requirements and goals. They are also your resource for private consultation related to student social and emotional concerns. If you have any concerns this semester, please contact Student Services or visit Falk 330, Barclay Suite, in the Falk Complex.
I encourage you to connect with the staff at Falk Career Services who can help you prepare for life after college through career exploration, internship and job searching, professional networking, and more. They are also located in Falk 330, or you can search for opportunities through Handshake, the University’s job search and professional events portal.
The Student Lounge, located in Falk 216, is available to you anytime the Falk Complex is open. The lounge has a microwave, refrigerator, and vending machines for student use. Across the hall from the Student Lounge is Falk Café, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Jan. 13. Visit the Food Services website for up-to-date operating hours for cafés and dining centers across campus.
There are several computer labs in the Falk Complex. Falk 113 is a PC lab, and Falk 229 is a quiet study area that has both PCs and Macs available for your use. Both spaces are available to students at any time. Falk 400 and 407 are PC labs that are also used as teaching classrooms. When class is not in session, they are open for student use. You may check their schedule of availability using the 25Live website. You may also use the quick-print stations in Falk 216 and 229 for printing and email. These stations log out automatically after 10 minutes of use.
Ways to Get Involved
There are more than 300 student organizations at Syracuse University. Be sure to explore organizations that might be outside your usual interests, too. Remember, this is a great way to meet new people and discover something new about yourself!
I wish you the best this semester and please reach out to us if you’re in need of services and support. On behalf of the Falk faculty and staff, I wish you continued success on your journey here at Falk College and the wider Syracuse University community.
Go Orange!
Jeremy S. Jordan, Ph.D.
Dean
Falk College
Shared Values of Research
16/12/24
National Conference Highlights Synergies Between Marriage and Family Therapy and Human Dynamics and Family Science
The Syracuse University contingent at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting in November included Marjorie Cantor Professor of Aging Studies Merril Silverstein (second from left) and Human Development and Family Science doctoral students, from left to right, Xiaoyu Fu, Bo Jian, and Ying Xu.
Within one week, the synergies between the two departments became apparent at the prestigious National Conference of Family Relations (NCFR) from Nov. 20-23 in Bellevue, Washington.
At the NCFR, MFT Assistant Professor Eman Tadros was honored with both the Olson Grant and Advancing Family Science Emerging Mentor/Teacher Award. In addition, several HDFS faculty and doctoral students presented their research, including Marjorie Cantor Professor of Aging Studies Merril Silverstein, who was a keynote speaker.
Eman Tadros
“Dr. Tadros’ involvement with NCFR highlights the interconnection between the HDFS and MFT departments,” says MFT chair and Professor of Practice Dyane Watson. “NCFR and many other professional organizations support both departments’ focus on expanding scholarship on human systems and development, and relational wellbeing.
“Our mutual emphasis on families and systems sets the stage for increased scholarship and service for individuals and systems in our community and around the world,” Watson adds.
The Olson Grant, which is available to NCFR members who contribute to the discipline of family science by bridging research, theory, and practice, was previously awarded to Silverstein and former HDFS doctoral student Woosang Hwang, who is now an assistant professor at Texas Tech University.
“Dr. Hwang and Dr. Silverstein gave a keynote talk on their work with the award focusing on the impact of digital communication in maintaining intergenerational relationships during the pandemic,” says HDFS chair and Associate Professor Matthew Mulvaney. “Dr. Tadros will similarly present her work as a keynote next year. Through their important work, these faculty represent the shared values of research in the two departments, which will soon join and continue to do high-level research on family processes that has significant implications for the wellbeing of families.”
Watson says Tadros will use the Olson Grant to fund her scholarship on racially and ethnically minoritized individuals’ online dating behaviors. The Emerging Mentor/Teacher Award highlights “Dr. Tadros’ exemplary mentorship, particularly in providing research opportunities for underrepresented students,” Watson says.
In addition to the NCFR, HDFS faculty and doctoral students recently presented at another prominent national conference: the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13-16 in Seattle, Washington. At both the NCFR and GSA events, HDFS faculty and doctoral students presented on a wide array of topics related to important questions of well-being for families and older adults (the complete list of HDFS presenters is below).
“The presentations at the GSA included original research on dementia care, mortality patterns, mental health, and intergenerational relationships in older adults,” Mulvaney says. “Much of the research was focused on examining key processes of aging and relationships across diverse contexts, including Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Chinese communities. As a whole, the presentations represented cutting-edge research that adds to the scientific literature that highlight the experiences of diverse older adults.”
At the NCFR, Mulvaney says, the presentations focused on key features of family relationships and developmental processes, including biased-based harassment of adolescents, child maltreatment, intergenerational relationships, and the impact of poverty on children’s self-regulation.
“All of the research utilized high-level and cutting-edge methodologies to inform our understanding of these critical family processes,” Mulvaney says.
Here’s a list of the HDFS presenters at the GSA and NCFR conferences and the research they shared:
Gerontological Society of America 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting
Faculty
Merril Silverstein, Marjorie Cantor Professor of Aging Studies: Cultural Resources and Psychological Well-Being Influences on Cognitive Function in Mexican American Immigrants; and Do Stepchildren Provide Dementia Care to Aging Biological Parents Commensurate with Their Level of Need?
Catherine García, assistant professor: Race, Neighborhood Dynamics, and Mortality Patterns in Older Puerto Ricans; Life Histories and Trajectories of Physiological Functioning Among Older Racialized Groups in the U.S. (researched and written with students through Syracuse University’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement; and Four Types of Financial Support Among “Sandwiched” Middle-Aged Adults: Life and Family Relationship Satisfaction (first-year doctoral student Hyeonji Cho was the lead on this paper).
Doctoral Students
Xiaoyu Fu: Aging Attitudes: The Effects of Intergenerational Relationships and Village Economic Context in Rural China (first author).
Ying Xu: Exploring the Impact of Childhood Adversities, Social Network, and Gender Moderation on Depression Among Older Adults.
Bo Jian: Dementia Care for Biological Parents in Step-Families: Symbolism.
Hyeonji Cho: Four Types of Financial Support Among “Sandwiched” Middle-Aged Adults: Life and Family Relationship Satisfaction.
Human Development and Family Science doctoral student Bo Jian with her poster presentation at theNational Council on Family Relations 2024 Annual Conference.
National Council on Family Relations 2024 Annual Conference
Faculty
Merril Silverstein, Marjorie Cantor Professor of Aging Studies: Olson Grant Award Address – Stability and Change of Intergenerational Solidarity with Digital Communication During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Korea: Associations with Family Functioning (presented with Woosang Hwang); Prolonged Health Effects of Early Life Stresses and Psychological Processes; and The Enduring Impact of Intergenerational Solidarity in Mother-Child Dyads Over the Years.
Gabriel “Joey” Merrin, assistant professor: Co-Occurring Patterns of Bias-Based Harassment Among Adolescents: Differential Associations with Mental Health and Perceptions of School Safety and Support.
Doctoral Students
Bo Jian: Navigating Contradictions in Life Course, Gender Roles, and Intergenerational Dynamics in Acculturation of Chinese Immigrant Women; and Co-Occurring Patterns of Bias-Based Harassment Among Adolescents: Differential Associations with Mental Health and Perceptions of School Safety and Support.
Qingyang Liu: Continuity and Change in Material Hardship Domains and Their Long-Term Associations with Children’s Behavioral Self-Regulation: A Multidimensional Growth Mixture Model; The Co-Occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Interparental Violence in Early Childhood: Latent Classes and Risk Factors.
At the Table
17/11/24
Falk College’s Rachel Razza and Lynn Brann Appear on Nutrition Podcast
Falk College professors Lynn Brann (third from left) and Rachel Razza (right) at Elbridge Elementary School, where they’re teaching healthy eating habits to preschool children.
Razza’s research focuses on the benefits of mindfulness-based programs for promoting resilience in schools and communities, while Brann’s areas of expertise child nutrition, dietary assessment, childhood obesity, and nutrition education. Together, they created the Mindfully Growing curriculum for preschool children that combines mindfulness practices with nutrition education and is currently being implemented in the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District.
Lynn Brann
According to the “At the Table” website, the podcast is hosted by two moms, Sara and Juli, who are pediatric Registered Dietitians and wine enthusiasts who invite listeners to join them for insightful conversations about all things food-related–and a glass of wine to keep the discussions fun and lighthearted. One of the hosts, Sara Quinteros, received her Master of Science in Nutrition from Falk College in 2015 and operates her own hospitality and nutrition consulting firm.
