Mixed methods Experts

Patrick Baron

Assistant ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Patrick Baron's work focuses on social and environmental determinants of health and disparity.

Social Determinants of HealthMixed-Methods Research and Study DesignEnvironmental Health SciencesEpidemiologyCommunity Health Disparities

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Research ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Child WelfareJuvenile Justice and Behavioral Health SystemsFamily Reunification in Child WelfareImplementation ScienceIntervention Design and Evidence Based Practices

Ashley Ireland

Senior Lecturer and Director of Simulated LearningLoyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Mixed Reality SimulationImmersive LearningK-12 Education TechnologySocial Foundations of EducationTeacher Professional Development

Sarah DeYoung

Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal JusticeUniversity of Delaware

Prof. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.

Evacuation Decision-makingCompanion Animals in DisastersMaternal & Infant Health in DisastersRefugee & Immigrant Well-beingPsychological Sense of Community

Amy Gorin, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychological SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on long-term weight loss.

Weight Loss MaintenanceBehavioral Weight ManagementObesitySocial Support

Kim Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Professor, Human Development & Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Gans research focuses on interventions in community-based settings with diverse populations.

Health Literacy‎Dietary AssessmentPhysical ActivityHealthy eating/nutritionObesity Prevention and Treatment

Director, Climate Change Science & Policy Hub | Core Faculty, Disaster Research Center | Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration & Department of Geography & Spatial SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Siders' research focuses on climate change adaptation policies with an emphasis on relocation and fairness in adaptation.

Decision ModelingEnvironmental Video GamesClimate ChangeClimate Change Adaptation PoliciesClimate-related Hazards