Judith Smetana
Professor of Psychology · University of Rochester
Smetana is an expert on adolescent-parent relationships, moral reasoning, and development in cultural contexts.
Teens and Self-Esteem Cultural Contexts Children's Moral and Social Reasoning Adolescent-Parent Relationships Parenting Beliefs
Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, PhD
Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Elizabeth Dowdell, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an expert in the use of social media by adolescents and the health risks posed by online behaviors.
Gun Violence Internet Safety Sleep Texting Violence and Victimology Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality
Julian Ford, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry · University of Connecticut
Director, Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice and Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders
Psychiatry Treatment of Trauma Trauma Stress Trauma in Children
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.
Safe Social Media Use Cyberbullying
Sarah A. Schnitker, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience · Baylor University
Sarah A. Schnitker is an expert in the study of patience, self-control, gratitude, generosity, and thrift.
Personal Goals Adolescent Interventions Spirituality Thrift Gratitude
Erica Scharrer
Professor of Communication · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erica Scharrer is an expert in the study of media content, opinions of media, media effects and media literacy.
Media and Children Media Literacy Media Effects Opinions of Media Media Content
Julia Felton
Assistant Professor of Public Health · Michigan State University
Dr. Julia Felton is a child clinical psychologist whose work focuses on treating early predictors of the development of depression.
Psychopathology Depression Substance use
Michael Ostrowsky
Professor of Sociology · Southern Utah University
Sociologist specializing in the topics of education, drug use, deviance, delinquency theories, and violent behavior
Social Psychology Delinquency Theories, Trends and Issues Sociology of Drugs Violent Behavior in Sports Fans Applied Research
Bruce Compas
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.
Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Keith N Hampton
Professor · Michigan State University
Keith Hampton enjoys sharing and exploring new research across disciplines, & introducing students to the study of social network analysis.
Social Capital Communication Sociology Social Networks Urban Studies
Eric Layland
Assistant Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.
LGBTQ+ Developmental Research Health Disparities Health Equity Quantitative Research LGBTQ+ Advocacy
LeConté Dill
Associate Professor of African American and African Studies · Michigan State University
LeConté Dill's work focuses on the safety, resilience, and wellness strategies of urban Black girls and other youth of color.
Black Feminist Theory African Studies African American Studies Mindfulness
Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University
Teal Benevides has a passion for addressing disparities among those on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Autism Services Autism Research and Treatment Mental Health Research Services and Support Adults With Autism
Hilary Rose
Associate Professor · Concordia University
Hilary Rose's research interests lie in child development with a current focus on sexually-confused youth
Gender Development Sexual Identity Development Stereotyping Processes Bullying At-Risk Teens
Professor Dorothy Newbury-Birch
Professor of Alcohol and Public Health · Teesside University
Her research focuses on reducing alcohol related harm in society, particularly young people & those in the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice Alcohol Related Crime Alcohol Abuse Alcoholics Youth Crime
Michelle Kelly, PhD
Co-director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment and Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, is an expert in children's health, neonatal intensive care, and long-term health effects of premature birth.
Premature Births Neonatal Intensive Care Children's Health Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Education
Miriam Ezenwa
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Miriam Ezenwa’s research explores health disparities in pain management, pain and symptom management for people with sickle cell disease.
Symptom Management Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Magaela Bethune
Assistant Professor of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Dr. Magaela Bethune is an expert on adolescent socialization, behavior, health, & development at intersections of race, gender, & sexuality.
Black Adolescence African American Studies Race & Health Health Policy & Policy Studies Race
Celeste Campos-Castillo
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Celeste Campos-Castillo discovers ways technologies can be designed and implemented so that they mitigate inequalities.
Privacy Social Psychology Demographic Patterns Digital Inclusion