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M. Brent Donnellan

M. Brent Donnellan

Chair, Department of Psychology

An expert in personality traits, personality assessment, personality development, and research practices in the psychological sciences.

RelationshipsPersonality DisordersPersonalitiesTemperament
John Dorgan

John Dorgan

Inaugural David L. and Denise M. Lamp Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University

Expert in polymeric materials and composites (emphasis on wind turbine composite materials)

Fiber Reinforced PlasticsPolymers from Renewable ResourcesSoft Materials
Elizabeth Dorrance Hall

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall

Associate Professor

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall has applied and extended interpersonal and family communication theories to explore difficult conversations.

Interpersonal CommunicationFamily CommunicationOrganizational Communication
Sarah Douglas

Sarah Douglas

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

Expertise in early childhood special education, augmentative and alternative communication, and paraeducators

Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationDevelopmental DisabilitiesEarly InterventionAutismEarly Childhood Special Education
Asia Dowtin

Asia Dowtin

Assistant Professor of Forestry

Asia Dowtin's research uses in situ sampling and laboratory techniques to quantify hydrologic and nutrient cycling in the urban forest.

Youth EngagementHydrologic and Nutrient Cycling in Urban ForestsEcosystem Services of the Urban ForestUrban Forest Planning and ManagementWorkforce Development
Dr. Bob Drost

Dr. Bob Drost

Assistant Professor

Robert Drost's research and teaching focus specifically emphasizes Science Communication and Natural Hazard warning.

Tornado Warning SystemsTornados
Lawrence Drzal

Lawrence Drzal

University Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Expertise in adhesion, surface modification, composites/nanocomposites, graphene nanoplatelets, and multifunctional materials.

Carbon FibersUltraviolet Light Surface ModificationMultifunctional MaterialsComposite MaterialsAdhesion
Noah Durst

Noah Durst

Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning Program

Expert in urban policy and planning, with a particular emphasis on issues of housing and social equity

Institutional DiscriminationResidential SegregationHousingLand Use RegulationUrban Informality
Allison Eden

Allison Eden

Associate Professor

Allison Eden's work centers on understanding media enjoyment, and more broadly the effects of entertainment on user behavior and well-being.

MotivationEnjoymentMedia PsychologyMorality
Patricia Edwards

Patricia Edwards

Professor of Teacher Education and Literacy

Patricia Edwards is an expert in early/emergent/intergenerational literacy, family engagement, diversity issues

ELL LearnersUrban EducationLiteracy EducationFamily EngagementFamily, Community and School Partnerships