A monthly series for students, faculty, and community partners to explore timely issues affecting children and adolescents. These conversations may feature an invited faculty researcher or graduate student discussing a current project, whether in progress, or a community partner or policymaker offering perspectives on a “hot topic” affecting child and adolescent well-being, or another presentation on a recent issue of local interest. We aim to share information and foster dialogue in this more informal space and encourage you to share topics of consequence for future “Childhood Matters” Conversations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gina Mireault, PhD, is a Developmental Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Vermont State University (USA). Will be in conversation about
Laughter, Humor, and Teasing as Indicators of Infants' Cognitive and Social Sophistication 11/13/26
Feylyn Lewis, PhD, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. 2/5/2027 - Will be in conversation about
Adapting to Thrive: The Journey of Youth Caregivers
PAST EVENTS
Nancy Rolock, PhD (she/her), is the Henry L. Zucker Professor of Social Work Practice at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Will be in conversation about
Family Belonging: Perspectives of Young Adult Adoptees 10/23/26
Lisa Huisman Koops, PhD, Professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, will be in conversation about
The Storytime Music Project: Initiating, Navigating, and Expanding a Community Research Partnership 2/27/26
Leanna Fortunato, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Quality and Health Care Innovation at the American Psychological Association, will be in conversation about
Youth Mental Health in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
George Bukenya, MS, Schubert Center Policy Researcher, and Gabriella Celeste, JD, Policy Director at the Schubert Center for Child Studies, will be in discussion about
Equipping Ohio Providers to Support Immigrant Children
Juan Romero-Casillas, Policy Manager at the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) will be in discussion about