“Common Factors, Unique Alliances: Exploring the Role of Common Factors in Physical Therapy Practice” Presented by Mary-Beth Holmes, PT, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education, Sargent College, Department of Physical Therapy Friday, September 30, 2022 1-2 p.m. 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA Sargent College Room 220 Refreshments will be served prior to […]
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Jana Iverson’s research focuses on relations between early motor development and later-emerging ‘higher-order’ skills (i.e., communication and language). Specifically, she is interested in understanding: The way in which development in motor skills provides infants with an increasingly diverse set of opportunities for acquiring and refining abilities that contribute to development […]
Jana Iverson, PhD, an internationally recognized scholar in child development, will join the faculty at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College as a Professor of Physical Therapy, beginning September 2022. Iverson’s research breakthroughs revealed the pivotal connection between early motor development and emerging communication and language skills in infants and toddlers. […]
Katherine (KC) Barnes provides support to Sargent College undergraduate and graduate students during the entirety of their clinical experiences. She directly supports the health science, human physiology, and occupational therapy departments in communications with sites, engaging with clinical partners, and communicating with students. She facilitates the onboarding of students across multiple programs for their varied […]
These awards recognize outstanding seniors who show great potential professionally, make strong contributions to extracurricular activities, and exemplify the ideals of service, loyalty, thoughtfulness, and excellence of scholarship. The 2022 recipients are: Bernard Kutner Award Established in 1972 in memory of Dean Bernard Kutner, the award is presented to a graduating senior in recognition of […]
Congratulations to all the Sargent College seniors who presented their honors thesis projects this week. The Senior Thesis for Distinction is an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate Sargent College seniors to complete an in-depth research experience within a major or minor field of study. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, this year, six students developed […]
Congratulations to the 2022 recipients of the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence, Faculty and Staff Award of Merit, and the Special Recognition of Extraordinary Service. These honors recognize faculty and staff’s ongoing commitment to service and teaching excellence during the 2021-2022 academic year. Professor Kaytlin Eldred is the recipient of the Whitney R. […]
Pediatric surgeon, researcher, educator and former chief of pediatric surgery Patricia Donahoe, MD, (Sargent’58) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 22. Director of Pediatric Surgical Research Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Donahoe will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2022 earning degrees in health disciplines including health […]
Autism advocate and scientist Dr. Temple Grandin toured Sargent College during her visit to Boston University. Dr. Grandin met with Sargent faculty and students to hear about autism research underway across our programs, including in Sargent’s Families & Autism Research Lab, Human Systems Neuroscience Lab, and Motor Development Lab Later in the day, Dr. Grandin […]
Erin is an academic counselor to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. She meets with external transfer students to evaluate their credentials and works with students interested in pursuing dual-degrees and double majors. She advises the Sargent College Honor Society and serves as co-advisor to the Peer Mentor program.
Tawanna Adams provides executive support to the dean of Sargent College while managing the many dynamic functions of the Dean’s Office. This includes providing administrative and project support for the dean and various constituencies. She helps ensure efficient operations across Sargent and is responsible for coordinating and communicating with key internal and external audiences including […]
Daniel Young serves as the associate dean for finance and administration and is the college’s senior fiscal and administrative officer and principal financial advisor to the dean. As a key member of the College’s leadership team, he leads operational management for the College, with responsibility for its operating and capital budgets, research administration, human resources, […]
Now enrolling for September, 2021 About the Program This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lead, interprofessional teams. Learners […]
Physical Therapy and Health Science faculty received the 2021 Whitney R. Powers Awards and Faculty Award of Merit, recognizing their ongoing commitment to service and teaching excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year. Professors Bria Dunham and Diane Heislein were honored with the 2021 Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence. Recognizing outstanding members of the […]