Boundaries of Separation: Biographical Experiences of Migrant Family Members

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar 2025-03-25 13:00:00 2025-03-25 13:50:00 Boundaries of Separation: Biographical Experiences of Migrant Family Members Event Description As part of the Mandel School's Erasmus collaboration with Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, our colleague Natasha Doiczman-Łoboda will present a lecture about her research on migrant families, with a particular focus on the situation of children experiencing separation from their migrant parents. Natasza Doiczman-Łoboda, PhD in social sciences with a specialization in sociology, is an academic in the faculty of sociology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, where she works within the Department of Social Problems and Social Work.  She is a psychologist, a systemic psychotherapist and the author of numerous academic publications addressing psychosocial issues. Her work has been widely recognized, earning her numerous accolades and awards, including the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship for outstanding academic achievements, Rector's Scientific Scholarships for doctoral students with exceptional published achievements, and the Individual Rector's Award at Adam Mickiewicz University. Doiczman-Łoboda has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including international collaborations with institutions such as the Center for Family Studies, the Regional Social Policy Centers in Poznań and Toruń, and the National Science Centre.  Her research focuses on the dynamics of migrant families, perceptions of time, experiences of separation, loneliness and social orphanhood. She leverages her knowledge and skills to assist others, collaborating with various social welfare institutions, including childcare facilities, courts, family assistance centers and regional social policy centers. Currently, she serves as the Dean's Representative for Persons with Disabilities. The lecture is open to all members of the school community. Mandel Center, Room 108 11402 Bellflower Road Cleveland, OH 44106 OR Zoom Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences America/New_York public

Event Format: Hybrid

Event Description

As part of the Mandel School's Erasmus collaboration with Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, our colleague Natasha Doiczman-Łoboda will present a lecture about her research on migrant families, with a particular focus on the situation of children experiencing separation from their migrant parents.

Natasza Doiczman-Łoboda, PhD in social sciences with a specialization in sociology, is an academic in the faculty of sociology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, where she works within the Department of Social Problems and Social Work. 

She is a psychologist, a systemic psychotherapist and the author of numerous academic publications addressing psychosocial issues. Her work has been widely recognized, earning her numerous accolades and awards, including the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship for outstanding academic achievements, Rector's Scientific Scholarships for doctoral students with exceptional published achievements, and the Individual Rector's Award at Adam Mickiewicz University.

Doiczman-Łoboda has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including international collaborations with institutions such as the Center for Family Studies, the Regional Social Policy Centers in Poznań and Toruń, and the National Science Centre. 

Her research focuses on the dynamics of migrant families, perceptions of time, experiences of separation, loneliness and social orphanhood. She leverages her knowledge and skills to assist others, collaborating with various social welfare institutions, including childcare facilities, courts, family assistance centers and regional social policy centers. Currently, she serves as the Dean's Representative for Persons with Disabilities.

The lecture is open to all members of the school community.

Event Location

Mandel Center, Room 108

11402 Bellflower Road

Cleveland, OH 44106

OR

Zoom

Natasza Doiczman-Łoboda headshot