- Education:BA in Psychology, Washington University, 1973
MS in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 1979
EdD in Educational Leadership in Schooling, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1993
- Email:kjacobs@bu.edu
- Phone:617-353-7516
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests
Dr. Karen Jacobs is an occupational therapist with a career spanning over four decades. She is the Program Director of the post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy program and a Clinical Professor of occupational therapy at Boston University’s (BU) Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from the University of Massachusetts, a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree from Washington University. She has expertise in various areas, including ergonomics, artificial intelligence, marketing, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Her passion for enhancing occupational performance has led to extensive research, publications, and presentations worldwide.
As a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), Dr. Jacobs has been recognized for her outstanding contributions as a scholar, professor, advocate, and mentor, who has inspired countless students and practitioners.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jacobs has held leadership positions such as the president and vice president of the AOTA contributing to the growth and development of occupational therapy at both national and international levels and received awards including being a 2005 recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship in Iceland, the 2011 Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award, the AOTA 2020 Outstanding Mentor Award and 2024 AOTA/AOTF Presidents’ Commendation in Honor of Wilma L. West.
Dr. Jacobs has authored numerous publications, including books, chapters and articles and is the founding editor-in-chief in 1990 of the journal WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation.
Current Projects
Working from Home and Well-being: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Research Approach
This six-month study focuses on mapping remote workers’ environment and their impact on physical and mental well-being. As some of the data collected is submitted by participants, it is crucial to collect at the moment to avoid memory bias. The use of the Ecological Momentary Assessment app (mEMA) allowed for ecologically valid raw data, as the phone sensors and wearable Garmin watch were used to provide frequent in-the-moment sampling. With their consent, participant movements are tracked, and they will also be prompted on their phone and Garmin watch to report their physical and mental health levels. This is especially critical for stress monitoring, as the mEMA app will provide the researchers with both physiological data (e.g. participant heart rates and movement patterns) and reported stress levels at the moment. This longitudinal data will inform ergonomic recommendations related to breaks and posture variation and suggest implementation strategies via videoconferencing for virtual office workers. This study is supported by a grant from the Office Ergonomics Research Committee (OERC).
Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate using an Alumni Mentor Approach
A five-month, fully online program is for health professionals who lead, or aspire to lead, interprofessional teams. Quantitative data analysis of the pilot delivery of the certificate with 30 health care professionals demonstrated participants’ knowledge and skill acquisition through participation in the certificate, as well as six-month follow up data. Qualitative data demonstrated the impact of the certificate on participants’ leadership and collaborative practices in their own clinical settings. The Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate was created to address the need to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. This initiative is supported by a grant from Shipley Center (formerly DL&I)
Courses Taught
Entry-level OTD courses
SAR OT513: Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation
Undergraduate Prerequisites: OTD students only - This course will introduce students to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain & Process (OTPF) 3rd edition (AOTA, 2014), an official document for the profession. Through lecture and participatory activities, students will investigate aspects of the domain of occupational therapy and "achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation" (AOTA, pg. S4). Employing logical thinking, critical analysis, problem solving, and creativity students will learn how to analyze and adapt occupations and activities. Students will be able to explain the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), and client factors. Through community service projects, students will articulate to clients and the general public the distinct value of occupation to support participation. Using small team presentations, students will gain an understanding of the importance of the historical and philosophical base of occupational therapy. (Credits: 4)
SAR OT586: Professional Service Management
Graduate Prerequisites: OT502, OT538, OT563, OT564, OT621; MSOT and OTD students only. - This required graduate course provides a fundamental, critical overview of health care management principles. Detailed discussions, teamwork, practical case study experiences, as well as oral and written assignments will guide the soon-to-be entry-level occupational therapist to effectively manage people and resources, and to understand political, regulatory, economic, and social forces that are affecting a constantly changing and often complex health and rehabilitation environment. Major emphasis is on advocacy and legislation, reimbursement, financial planning, personnel management, leadership, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, ethics, grant writing, starting up a new program, business or practice, entrepreneurship, and marketing. (Credits: 4)
SAR OT736: Independent Study
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Consent of supervising instructor - Individually supervised study for advanced students wishing to pursue a specialized area of interest in occupational therapy. (Credits: Var)
Post-professional OTD courses
SAR OT911: Practicum in Social Policy and Disability
Graduate Prerequisites: OTD degree students only. - This on-line graduate course engages students in the critical analysis of policy and disability theory in their major area of practice (e.g., ergonomics, medical rehabilitation, early intervention, mental health services). They must complete critical reviews of additional reading related to their specific field of application as well as a sequence of analyses of the impact of relevant policies on resource allocations, service delivery methods, and reimbursement. (Credits: 3)
SAR OT925: Capstone
Graduate Prerequisites: OTD degree students only. This on-line graduate Capstone course is the final course in the post-professional OTD program. Students will prepare for and deliver a 30-minute presentation on their doctoral project to an invited audience of colleagues, family, and friends. After receiving feedback from their presentation, students will prepare a final version of their doctoral paper, which will be indexed in the Boston University Mugar Library. (Credits: 3)
SAR OT930: Doctoral Project
Graduate Prerequisites: OTD degree students only. This is an on-line graduate course in the post-professional OTD program. Concurrent with each full semester (fall, spring, summer) in the OTD program, students register for one credit of the Doctoral Project. In the fourth semester of the program, students register for 3 credits of the Doctoral Project course. The Doctoral Project is organized around the student's proposed innovation in practice. It is in the form of a series of qualifying tasks, each of which represents a critical phase of the proposal. Guidance in the doctoral project will be through a combination of three elements: Faculty advising and mentorship, peer mentorship and a circle of Advisors composed of a minimum of two professionals with content expertise in the doctoral project. The project outcomes include: description of a short-coming, gap or specific need in the student's area of practice; compilation of a theoretical and evidence base to support the proposed project; description of the proposed program; evaluation plan; funding plan; dissemination plan; executive summary and Fact Sheet. (1 credit each full semester until completed, 3 credits in the final semester - a minimum of 6 credits) (Credits: Var)
SAR OT990: OTD Independent Study
Graduate Prerequisites: OTD degree students only. - Continuation of the on-line doctoral project for OTD students who need additional semesters beyond the 6 credits of OT 930 to complete their doctoral project. (Credits: Var)
Publications
Books
- Jacobs, K. (2016). (Ed.) Management and Leadership Skills for the OTA. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
- Jacobs, K. and Simon, L. (2014). (Eds.) Quick Reference Dictionary. (6th Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
- Jacobs, K., MacRae, N. & Slaydk, K., (Eds.) (2014). Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. (2nd Edition).Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
- Bastable, S., Gramet, P, Jacobs, K., & Sopczyk, D. (2012). Health Professional as Educator: Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
- Jacobs, K. & McCormack, G. (Eds.). (2011). The Occupational Therapy Manager (5th Edition). Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Slaydk, K., Jacobs, K., & MacRae, N. (Eds.) (2010). Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
- Jacobs, K. & Jacobs, L. (Eds.). (2009). Quick Reference Dictionary. (5th Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
- Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (2008). Ergonomics for Therapists. (3rd Edition). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.
- Jacobs, K. & Jacobs, L. (Eds.). (2004). Quick Reference Dictionary. (4th Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
Chapters in Books
- Jacobs, K. (2016). Marketing and Promoting. In K. Jacobs (Ed). Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.
- Jacobs, K. (2014). Marketing and Management of Occupational Therapy Services. K. Jacobs, N. MacRae, N. & K. Slaydk, K. (Eds.) Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. (2nd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.
- Jacobs, K. & MacRae, N. (2013). Mentoring Others in Their Development as Writers. In R. Whitney & C. Davis (Eds.). A Writer’s Toolkit for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals: An Insider’s Guide to Writing, Communicating, and Getting Published. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
- Baker N, Jacobs K. (2013). Tele-ergonomics. In S. Kumar & E. Cohn, (Eds.). Telerehabilitation. New York, NY: Spring-Verlag London. 163-174.
- Sopczyk, P, Doyle, N. & Jacobs, K. (2012). Technology in Education. In S. Bastable, P. Gramet, K. Jacobs & P. Sopczyk. (Eds.) Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
- Jacobs, K., (2010). Evolution of Occupational therapy delivery systems: the medical model and beyond. In K. Jacobs& G. McCormack, (Eds.). The Occupational Therapy Manager (5th Edition). Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
- Jacobs, K. (2009). Professional presentations and publications. In Creapeau, E., Cohn, E. & Boyt Schell, B. (eds.). Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy (11th edition) (pp. 411-417). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincot Williams& Wilkins.
- Bar-Haim Erez, A., Shenkar, O., Jacobs, K. & Gillespie, R. (2008). Ergonomics for children and youth in the educational environment. In K. Jacobs (ed.) Ergonomics for Therapists. (3rd Edition). (pp. 246-264). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.
- Miller, D. & Jacobs, K. (2008). Economics and marketing of ergonomics services. In K. Jacobs (ed.) Ergonomics for Therapists. (3rd Edition). (pp. 361-374). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.
- Jacobs, K., Lockhart, R., Chiang, H-Y & O’Hara, M. (2008). Bookbags for children. In R. Lueder & V. Rice (Eds). Ergonomics for children…Designing products & places for toddlers to teens. London, UK & New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
- Jacobs, K. (2005). Posture checklist using personal digital assistant (PDA) technology. In N. Stanton, A. Hedge, K. Brookhuis, E. Salas & H. Hendrick (Eds.), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods. (pp. 10-1 – 10-5). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Refereed Articles
- Hendricks, D.J., Sampson, E., Rumrill, P., Leopold, A., Elias, E., Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Scherer, M., and Stauffer, C. (2015). Activities and interim outcomes of a multi-site development project to promote cognitive support technology use and employment success among postsecondary students with traumatic brain injuries. Neurorehabilitation, 37 (3), 449-458.
- Nardone, N., Sampson, E., Stauffer, C., Leopold, A., Jacobs, K., Hendricks, D., Elias, E., Chun, H., Rumrill, P. (2015). Project career: A qualitative examination of five college students with traumatic brain injuries. Neurorehabilitation, 37 (3), 459-469.
- Rumrill, P., Elias, E., Hendricks, D., Jacobs, K., Leopold, A., Nardone, A., Sampson, E., Scherer, M., & Stauffer, C. (in press). Using positive psychology to promote cognitive support technology use and employment success among postsecondary students with traumatic brain injuries. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Jacobs, K., Cason, J., McCullough, A., (2015). The process for the formulations of the international telehealth position statement for occupational therapy. International Journal of Telerehabilitation. 7(1): 21-31.
- Jacobs, K., Doyle, N., Ryan (2015). The Nature, Perception, and Impact of e-mentoring on Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students. Occupational Therapy In Health Care. 29(2): 201–213, 2015.
- Baker, N. & Jacobs, K. (2013). The feasibility and accuracy of using a remote method to assess computer workstations. Human Factors.
- Baker, N., Livengood, H., Jacobs, K. (2013). Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Computer Workstation Checklist. WORK, 213–221.
- Cason, J., Hartmann, K., Jacobs, K., Richmond, T. (2013) AOTA Position Paper: Telehealth. American Occupational Therapy Association: Bethesda, MD.
- Doyle, N. & Jacobs, K. (2013). Accommodating student learning styles and preferences in an online occupational therapy course. WORK, 247–253.
- Jacobs, K., Kaldenberg, J., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E., Hellman, M., Umez-Eronini, A., …Barr, A. (2013). An ergonomics training program for student notebook computer users: Preliminary outcomes of a six-year cohort study. WORK, 221–230.
- Miller, L., Dorsey, J., & Jacobs, K. (2012). The importance of ergonomics to sustainability throughout a building’s life cycle. WORK, 2129-2132.
- Jacobs, K., (2012). PromOTing occupational therapy: Words, images and actions. AJOT, 652-671.
- Doyle, N., & Jacobs, K. (2012). Learning locally and globally: An overview of distance education in occupational therapy. IJOT, E59-E69.
- Jacobs, K., Blanchard, B., & Baker, N. (2012) Telehealth and ergonomics: A pilot study. Technology and Health Care. 445-458.
- Shaw, L., Jacobs, K., Rudman, D., Magalhaes, L., Huot, S., Prodinger, B., …Suto, M. (2012). Directions for advancing the study of work transitions in the 21st century. WORK, 369-377.
- Franco, J., Jacobs, K., Inzerillo, C. & Kluzik, J. (2012).The effect of the Nintendo Wii Fit and exercise in improving balance and quality of life in community dwelling elders. Technology and Health Care, 20, 95-115.
- Jacobs K, Zhu L, Dawes M, Franco J, Huggins A, Igari C, …Umez-Eronini A. (2011). Wii health: a preliminary study of the health and wellness benefits of Wii Fit on university students. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(6), 262-268.
- McKechnie, N. & Jacobs, K. (2011) Person-environment-occupation fit for the piano student. WORK, 40 (3), 303-315.
- Jacobs, K. , Foley, G. , Punnett, L. , Hall, V. , Gore, R. , Brownson, E. , …Ing, A. (2011). University students’ notebook computer use: lessons learned using e-diaries to report musculoskeletal discomfort. Ergonomics, 54:2, 206-219.
- Chiang, H. & Jacobs, K. (2010). Perceptions of a computer-based instruction system in special education: High school teachers’ and students’ views. WORK. 37:4, 349-359.
- Shaw, L., Campbell, H., Jacobs, K., & Prodinger, B. (2010). Twenty years of assessment in WORK: A narrative review. WORK, 247-255.
- Shaw, L., Jacobs, K., & Shaw, N. (2010). WORK: A historical evaluation of the impact and evolution of its editorial board. WORK, 257-267.
- Jacobs, K., Hall, V., Brownson, E., Ansong, E., Markowitz, J., DiBiccari, L.,McKinnon, M., Steinberg, S., Ing. A., Wuest, E., Johnson, P., & Dennerlein, J. (2009). The investigation of the notebook computer experience among university students. Proceeding IEA 2009 Congress. Beijing, China. Elsevier Ltd.
- Jacobs, K., Kaldenberg, J., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E., Hellman, M., Arsenault,, M., …Deng, L., Notebook computer use by middle school age students. Proceeding IEA 2009 Congress. Beijing, China. Elsevier Ltd.
- Smith, T., Bridger, B., Fostervold, K., Jacobs, K., Lueder,, R.& Straker, L. (2009). The future of ergonomics in education. Proceeding IEA 2009 Congress. Beijing, China. Elsevier Ltd.
- Chiang, H. & Jacobs, K. (2009). Effects of computer based instruction on students’ self perception and functional task performance. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 4, 106–118.
- Jacobs, K., Hudak, S. & McGiffert, J. (2009). Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in middle school students. WORK. 32, 275-283.
- Jacobs, K., Johnson, P., Dennerlein, J., Peterson, D., Kaufman, J., Gold, J., …Pencina, M., (2009). University students’ notebook computer use. Applied Ergonomics, 40, 404–409.
- Legg, S. & Jacobs, K. (2008). Ergonomics for Schools. WORK, 31, 489-493.
- Jacobs, K. & Runge, K. (2007). Middle school students’ notebook computer use. Proceedings Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference. Baltimore, MD.
- Jacobs, K.& Runge, K. (2007). Next generation workers: Identifying and preventing self-reported musculoskeletal discomfort with notebook computer use. Congress proceedings 2007 PREMUS Conference. Boston, MA.
- Boissy, P., Jacobs, K. & Roy, S. (2006). Usability of a barcode scanning system as a means of data entry on a PDA for self-report health outcome questionnaires: a pilot study in individuals over 60 years of age. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 6(1), 42.
- Chiang, H., Jacobs, K. & Orsmond, G. (2006). Gender-age environmental associates of middle school students’ low back pain. WORK, 26 (1), 19-28.
- Bennett, C.L. Alexandre, M.M., & Jacobs, K. (2006). Developing hands-on ergonomics lessons for youth. In R.N. Pikaar, E.A.P. Koningsveld, P. J. M.
- Settels (Eds.). Congress proceedings 2006 IEA Conference. The Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd.
- Jacobs, K., Hudak, S., & McGiffert, J. (2006). Musculoskeletal Complaints by Middle School Students with Computer Use. In R.N. Pikaar, E.A.P. Koningsveld, P. J. M. Settels (Eds.), Congress proceedings 2006 IEA Conference. The Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd.
- Chiang, H. & Jacobs, K., (2006). Effect of Computer-Based Instruction on Students’ Functional Task Performance In R.N. Pikaar, E.A.P. Koningsveld & P. J. M. Settels (Eds.), Proceeding IEA 2006 Congress. Maastricht, the Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd.
- Hamilton, A., Jacobs, K. & Orsmond, G. (2005). The prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal complaints in female college students. WORK, 24(4), 387-394.
- Lockhart, R., Jacobs, K. & Orsmond, G. (2004). Middle school children’s participation in activities and the effects of pain from backpack use on participation. WORK, 22(3), 155-168.
Non-Refereed Articles
- Jacobs, K., & Gafni-Lachter, L., (2016, October 26). Best presenters: public speaking for occupational therapy practitioners. OT Practice, 7-12.
- Cason, J., & Jacobs, K. (2014, August 11). Snapshots of current telehealth applications in occupational therapy. OT Practice, 7-12.
- Hook, A., Bodell, S., Hamilton, A., Penman, M., Burwash, S., & Jacobs, K. (2014, May). Online technology for occupational therapy: Blazing a new highway for the way we are all going to travel in the next era. WFOT Bulletin, 24-26.
- Jacobs, K., Doyle, N., Martin, R. (2013, October 21). Ensuring quality online education in occupational therapy. OT Practice, 8-14.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, Summer). Using children’s literature to promote understanding of disability. The Community Psychologist, 14-15.
- Jacobs, K., Wuest, E., Markowitz, J. & Hellman, H. (2011, July 25). Get Packing, OT Practice.
- Jacobs, K., Sanders, M., Dapito, D., Flores, A., Hellman, M., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E., Wilkeson, E., Bencivenga, M., Berger, V., Doherty, K., Rohan, B., Stafford, K. & Trownbridge, N. (2010, July 26). Backpack Awareness Across the Lifespan. OT Practice.
- Jacobs, K. (2004, December 27). Adventures in China. International Exchange: People to People Ambassadors Program to China. Advance for Occupational Therapists, 9.
- Fecko, A., Errico, P., Jacobs, K. (2004, August 23). Everyday Ergonomics for Therapists. Occupational Therapy Practice, 16-18.
- Jacobs, K. (2003). Occupational Therapy National Awareness Campaign to Promote Health in Student Backpack Users. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, 40-42.
- Jacobs, K., Baker, S., Belanger, K., Bond, J., Codogni, W., Dwinal, L., …Werner, (2003, July 21). Top 10 Ways to Be a Leader. OT Practice, 10-14.
- Jacobs, K., Berner, K., DeGroat, E., Eisenstein, M., Guberman, C., Hasseltine, K., …Tiieu, L. (2003, May 5). Everything You Should Know About Assistive Technology and the Aging Worker, But Were Afraid to Ask. Occupational Therapy Practice, 12-17.
- Jacobs, K. (2002, June 24). Navigating the Road Ahead. Occupational Therapy Practice, 24-30.
- Jacobs, K., Bhasin, G., Bustamante, L., Buxton, J., Chiang, H-Y, Greene, D., …Wieck, A. (2002, May 27) Everything You Should Know About Ergonomics and Youths, But Were Afraid to Ask. Occupational Therapy Practice, 11-14, 16-19.
- Jacobs, K. (2001). Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). The Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy, E142-145.
- Lee, D. & Jacobs, K. (2001). Perspectives in Occupational Therapy: Bridging Computer Ergonomics with Work Practice. AOTA: Work Programs Special Interest Section Newsletter. 15 (4) 1-3.
Presentations
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Lee, R., Lederfine-Paskal, S., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Elias, E., Hendricks, D., Leopold, A., Sampson, E., Scherer, M. (2016, March). Project career interprofessional development to support transition of students with TBI. Workshop. Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts annual conference. Marlborough, MA.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A. Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Hendricks, D., Sampson, E., Elias, E., Leopold, A., Scherer, M., Rodriquez, S. & Gelis, A. (2016, March). Project career interprofessional development to support transition of students with TBI. Poster. Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts annual conference. Marlborough, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2016, March). Promoting occupational therapy: Words, Images and Actions. Keynote. ConnOTA conference. Cromwell, CT.
- Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Elias, E., Hendricks, D., Jacobs, K., Leopold, A., Nardone, A., Sampson, E., & Scherer, M. (2016, January). Project Career: Development of a multi-disciplinary demonstration project to promote cognitive support technology use and employment success among college and university students with traumatic brain injuries. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
- Elias, E., Leopold, A., Scherer, M., Hendricks, D., Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Rumrill, P., Sampson, E., and Stauffer, C. (2015, November). Project Career: Using Technology to Help Students with TBI Transition From College to Employment, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, Chicago, IL.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Elias, E., Hendricks, D., Leopold, A., Sampson, E. (2015, November). Project Career: Interprofessional development supporting the transition of students with TBI from post-secondary education to employment. OT24Vx Virtual conference.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Moore, C., Fleischer, R., Telatovich, A., Kalemos, A., Lee, R. (2015, October). Project Career: Interprofessional development supporting the transition of students with TBI from post-secondary education to employment. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy annual conference. Norwood, MA.
- Bazley, C., Vink, P., Jacobs, K., Smith, T. (2015, October). Highlights from the Journal WORK, Environmental Design Special Issue. Human Factors & Ergonomics Society annual conference. Los Angles, CA.
- Blickensderfer, B., Jacobs, K., Larson, N., Robertson, M. Sommerich, C. (2015, October). HF/E Elevator Speech: What to say and how to say it. Human Factors & Ergonomics Society annual conference. Los Angles, CA.
- Leopold, A., Elias, E., Scherer, M., Hendricks, D., Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Rumrill, P., Sampson, E., and Stauffer, C. (2015, October). Project career: using technology to help students with TBI transition from college to employment, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
- Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Elias, E., Hendricks, D., Jacobs, K., Leopold, A., McMahon, B., Nardone,, A., Sampson, E., & Scherer, M. (2015, August). Project Career: Promoting cognitive support technology use and career preparation for civilian and veteran postsecondary students with traumatic brain injuries. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Jacobs, K., (2015, July). Perspectives on the Future Impact of Healthcare Policy on OT. Medical University of South Carolina Division of Occupational Therapy (virtual presentation).
- Jacobs, K., (2015, April). Ergonomics for Therapists. Allegany College of Maryland. Cumberland, MD.
- Leopold, A., Elias, E., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Hendricks, D., Sampson, E., & Chen, H. (2015, April). Using Technology to Help Students with TBI Transition from College to Employment. 39th Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference. Williamsburg, VA.
- Leopold, A., Elias, E., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Hendricks, D., & Sampson, E. (2015, May). Project Career: Development of an Interprofessional Program to Support the Transition of Students with TBI from Postsecondary Education to Employment. 12th Annual Conference on Brain Injury. San Antonio, TX.
- Molinsky, R., De Angelis, T., Jacobs, K., Milton, L., Kardachi, J., (2015, April). Practical Pedagogy Techniques for Beginner and Master Educators. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. EDSIS Subsection Annual Program. Nashville, TN.
- Cason, J., Jacobs, K., Richmond, T. (2015, April). Telehealth: Evidence-based Practice Applications and Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Considerations. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Dieterle, C., Jacobs, K., Jensen, L., Pfeiffer, E., Toth-Cohen, S. Occupational Therapy and Online Education: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed? American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Jacobs, K., Saltzman, A., Dugan, B., Dugan, Bodkin, D. (2015, April). Stretch Break for Kids: An Interprofessional Collaboration To Promote School-Aged Students’ Healthy Computing. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, S., Hendricks, D., Sampson, E., Elias, E., Leopold, A., Waterman, A., Moore, C., Telatovich, A., & Fleischer, R. (2015, March). Project Career: Interprofessional Development to Support the Transition of Students with TBI from Post-secondary Education to Employment (workshop). BIA-MA Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Marlboro, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2015, March). Telehealth: Informing, Experiencing, Imagining. Touro University Nevada’s Research Day Keynote Address. Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Jacobs, K. (2015, March). Promoting Occupational Therapy: Words, Images & Actions. Advancing Occupational Therapy with Plymouth University. Plymouth, UK.
- Jacobs, K. (2015, March). Marketing 101. Advancing Occupational Therapy with Plymouth University. Plymouth, UK.
- Jacobs, K. (2015, March). Telehealth: Informing, Experiencing, Imagining. Plymouth University. Plymouth, UK.
- Jacobs, K. (2015, January). Introduction to Ergonomics. Paper presented via virtual presentation at University of Akureyri, Department of Occupational Therapy Akureyri, Iceland.
- Jacobs, K. (2015, January). How to go above and beyond – from the roots to innovative practices in occupational therapy. Croatian Association of Occupational Therapists (two day workshop) Zagreb, Croatia
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Auth, E., Rumrill, P., Hendricks, D., Elias, E., Leopold, A., Sampson, E., Stauffer, E. (2014, December). Project Career-Disability Studies Across the Disciplines. Boston University, Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Auth, E., Rumrill, P., Hendricks, D., Elias, E., Leopold, A., Sampson, E., Stauffer, E. (2014, November). Project Career. Neuro-Rehab. Management. Melrose, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2014, November). Backpack Awareness. University of New England. Morocco (virtual presentation).
- Barbosa, A., Erspamer, B., Gingrich, R., Hughes, J., McCullogh, A., McKnight, A., Peters, K., Riodan, A., Shin, C., Woeckner, J., Yaroni, J., Jacobs, K. (2014, November). Narratives from a service learning experience in Jaipur, India. Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy. Norwood, MA (poster).
- Jacobs, K., Saltzman, A., Dugan, R., & Bodkin, D. (2014, June). Stretch Break for Kids: An Interprofessional Collaboration to Promote School-aged Students’ Healthy Computing. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress. Yokohama, Japan.
- Jacobs, K., Kaldenberg, J., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E., Hellman, M. (2014, June). An ergonomics training program for student notebook computer users. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress. Yokohama, Japan.
- Jacobs, K. & Cason, J. (2014, June). The Application of Telehealth to the Provision of Occupational Therapy Services. Veteran’s Administration. Bedford, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2014, May). Project Career. The New York and New England chapters of International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Uncasville, CT.
- Jacobs, K. (2014, May). Ergonomics. The New York and New England chapters of International Association. of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Uncasville, CT.
- Jacobs, K. & Baker, N. (2014, April). Innovations Using Telehealth to Closing the Gap between Clinic and Workplace. ENACT’s Arthritis State of the Science meeting. Pentagon City, VA.
- Nafai, S., Stevens-Nafai, E., & Jacobs, K. (2014, April). Exporting Health & Wellness: Bringing Occupational Therapy Education to Morocco (poster). AOTA annual conference, Baltimore, MD.
- Cason, J., Jacobs, K., & Slater, D. (2014, April). Practice and Ethical Considerations in the Application of Telehealth to Provision of Occupational Therapy Services. AOTA annual conference, Baltimore, MD.
- Jacobs, K. (2014, April). Inspiring. Pi Theta Epsilon Faculty Advisor Workshop. AOTA annual conference, Baltimore, MD.
- Jacobs, K. (2014, January). Activity and Occupation Analysis. Croatian Association of Occupational Therapists (virtual presentation) Zagreb, Croatia.
- Jacobs, K., Doyle, N. (2013, October). Bridging Cyberspace Through e-Mentoring. OT24Vx, Boston, MA.
- Boris, A., Jacobs, K. (2013, October). Creating Children’s Literature to Promote Occupational Therapy. OT24Vx, Boston, MA.
- Jacobs, K., Doyle, N. (2013, October). Bridging Cyberspace Through e-Mentoring. 2013 AOTA/NBCOT Education Summit , Atlanta, GA.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, September). Commencement Address. Touro College, School of Health Sciences, Brookville, New York.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, August). Overview of Ergonomics. Building a Mosaic of Health and Well-Being with Occupational Therapy. Bled, Slovenia.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, August). Marketing & Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy. Building a Mosaic of Health and Well-Being with Occupational Therapy. Bled, Slovenia.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, August). PromOTing Occupational Therapy: Words, Images and Actions. Building a Mosaic of Health and Well-Being with Occupational Therapy. Bled, Slovenia.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, August). Overview of Occupational Therapy in the US. University of Santa Paula. Costa Rica.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, July). Telehealth & Ergonomics. National Science Foundation. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, July). Integrating Ergonomics into the School Environment: A Health Promotion Approach. Ministries of Health & Education. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, July). Ergonomics in School Settings. Gateway School. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, July). Child Health & Ergonomics. Sri Lanka Medical Association Annual Congress 2013. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, June). PromOTe yourself: putting occupational therapy on the map. (workshop). Ono Academic College, Kiryat Ono, Israel.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, June). How to prOTect yourself: Work/Life Balance. Ono Academic College, Kiryat Ono, Israel.
- Cason, J., Richmond, T., Jacobs, K., Slater, D.Y. (2013, April). Providing OT Services via Telehealth: Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Considerations and Resources. AOTA annual conference, San Diego, CA.
- Miller, L.L., Jacobs, K., & Dorsey, J. (2013, April). Recognizing and Managing Computer Vision Syndrome in the Workplace. (poster). AOTA annual conference, San Diego, CA.
- Finch, D., & Jacobs, K. (2013, April). Online Education: Best Practices to Promote Learning. (poster). AOTA annual conference, San Diego, CA.
- Jacobs, K., & Richmond, N. (2013, April). Case Study: The Power of Social Media-Best Practices and Lessons Learned. (poster).AOTA annual conference, San Diego, CA.
- Jacobs, K. (2013, March). Work and Industry. Adventist University of Health Sciences, Orlando, FL (virtual lecture).
- Jacobs, K. and Doyle, N. (2013, March). Bridging cyberspace through e-mentoring. CEIT Conference, Boston, MA.
- Healy, D. (2012, November). Bridging the great divide: Faculty-in-Residence, student success, and effective collaboration between student affairs and academic affairs. NASPA Region I Conference, Mystic, CT (video included with Jacobs, K).
- Jacobs, K. (2012, November). How Full Is Your Backpack? Invited speaker. Paper presented virtually at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, September). How Full Is Your Backpack? Invited speaker. Paper presented virtually at Student Occupational Therapy Association, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, August). Maintaining a Good Work Life Balance: Tips & Tricks. Paper presented at Boston University Office of Residence Life, Boston, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, May) Staying Healthy While Using Technology! Paper presented at Health Care for All, Boston, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, May) Work and Industry. Paper presented at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, May) PromOTing Occupational Therapy: Words, Images & Actions. Paper presented at University of New England, Portland, ME.
- Carson, J., Hartmann, K., Jacobs, K., & Richmond, T. (2012, April). Telehealth Applications Across Occupational Therapy Practice Areas. Paper presented at AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Grant, K., Kelly, C.& Jacobs, K. (2012, April). India: A perspective of occupational therapy’s history and promotion through an experiential learning opportunity. Poster presented at AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, April). PromOTing Occupational Therapy: Words, Images & Actions. Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture presented at AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Burwash, S., Hamilton, A., & Jacobs, K. (2012, April). Learning with colleagues wearing pajamas. Paper presented at AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Dorsey, J., Miller, L., & Jacobs, K. (2012, April). Designing a Healthy Future: Occupational Therapy, Sustainability, and Ergonomics. Paper presented at AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Doyle, N. & Jacobs, K. (2012, April) Ensuring Quality Online Instruction in Occupational Therapy (poster), AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Jacobs, K. (2012, April) How Full is Your Backpack? (keynote address). Presented at AOTA Assembly of Student Delegates meeting. AOTA annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
- Miller, L., Dorsey, J., Jacobs, K. (2012, February). The Importance of Ergonomics to Sustainability throughout a Building’s Life Cycle. Paper presented at International Ergonomics Association Congress, Receife, Brazil.
- Meet the Editors (special session) (2012, February) International Ergonomics Association Congress, Receife, Brazil.
- Jayaratne, K., Ciccarelli, M., & Jacobs, K. (2012, February). Interactive session on evaluating ergonomics at school classroom setting. Presented at International Ergonomics Association Congress, Receife, Brazil.
- Jayaratne, K., Jacobs, K., & Fernando, D. (2012, February). Global Healthy Backpack Initiative. Poster presented at International Ergonomics Association Congress, Receife, Brazil.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, November). Work & Industry. Paper presented at AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave, Providence RI.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, July). Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics. Paper presented at Meredith Rotary Club, Meredith, NH.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, May). Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics. Presented at Brookline Rotary Club, Brookline, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, April). Staying Healthy While Using New Technologies! Presented at YPO-WPO, Watertown, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, April). How Full is Your Backpack? Paper presented via virtual presentation at University of Akureyri, Department of Occupational Therapy Akureyri, Iceland.
- Doyle, N. & Jacobs, K. (2011, April). Ensuring Quality in the Online Environment: A Faculty and Student Perspective. Paper presented at Boston University’s Third Annual Provost’s Faculty Advisory Board for Distance Education Conference on Distance Education. Boston, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, April). Staying Healthy While Using New Technologies! Paper presented at OT Day at the Massachusetts State House. Boston, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, March). Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics. Paper presented at Second Indo-US Occupational Therapy workshop. Indian Spinal Injury Center, New Dehli, India.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, March). Ergonomics. Paper presented at Pt.DDU Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, India.
- Jacobs, K. (2011, February). Introduction to Ergonomics. Paper presented via virtual presentation at University of Akureyri, Department of Occupational Therapy Akureyri, Iceland.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Ergonomics and Back Pain Injury. (invited speaker). Paper presented at 30th Hong Kong Occupational Orthopedic conference. Hong Kong.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Ergonomics and Repetitive Strain Injury. (invited speaker). Paper presented at 30th Hong Kong Occupational Orthopedic conference. Hong Kong.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Critical Factors of Return-To-Work (invited speaker). Paper presented at International Symposium on Work Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Guangzhou, China.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). The Application of Ergonomics in Work Injury Rehabilitation (invited key speaker). Presented at International Symposium on Work Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation on in Guangzhou, China.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Ergonomic Consultation in the United States (invited speaker). Paper presented at Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association. Hong Kong.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Ergonomic Programs in the United States for Display Screen Equipment Users. (invited speaker). Paper presented at Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association. Hong Kong.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Cognitive & Behavioral Demands of Work Occupational Stress. (invited speaker). Paper presented at Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association. Hong Kong.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). Research Informing Practice: Healthy Notebook Computing. (keynote address). Presented at 10th Annual Division of Occupational Therapy Research Symposium. University of Utah, Department of Occupational Therapy.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, November). How Full is Your Backpack? (keynote address). Presented at Maryland Occupational Therapy Association’s 2010 conference, Timonium, MD.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, October). First & Goal: Teamwork. (keynote address). Paper presented at Ohio Occupational Therapy Association conference. Cleveland, Ohio.
- Baker, N. & Jacobs, K. (2010, September). Tele-ergonomics: A Novel Approach to Computer Workstation Ergonomic Assessment and Modification. Paper presented at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society annual conference, San Francisco, CA.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, September). School Ergonomics. (keynote address). Presented at Nordic Ergonomics Society 2010 conference. Stavanger, Norway.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, September). Safe Work. (panel session; 20 minutes). Presented at Nordic Ergonomics Society 2010 conference. Stavanger, Norway.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, August). Middle School Field Study. Paper presented at Hewlett Packard’s Tenth Ergonomics Council Meeting. Cupertino, CA.
- Foley, G., Jacobs, K. (2010, May). College students’ notebook computer use: lessons learned using E-dairies to report musculoskeletal discomfort. Paper presented at Office for Ergonomics Research Committee (OERC) Spring 2010 meeting. Boston, MA.
- Hamilton, A., Penman, M., Bodell, S., Hook, A., Jacobs, K. (2010, May). Using online technologies in occupational therapy practice: A participatory workshop for therapists. (100 minutes workshop) World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress, Santiago, Chile.
- Jacobs, K. (2010, May). Enabling notebook ergonomics: research informing practice. Paper presented at World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). (7 minute presentation) Congress, Santiago, Chile.
- Jacobs, K., Hamilton, A. (2010, May). A participatory workshop on using web 2.0 technology in occupational therapy education and practice. (Tech Day session). Presented at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Orlando, Florida.
Scientific Poster Presentations
- Haver, C., Smith, D., Jacobs, K. (2016, April). Inclusion, adaptation and occupational therapy in children’s literature. (poster). American Occupational Therapy annual conference. Chicago, IL.
- Haver, C., Smith, D., Jacobs, K. (2015, October). Inclusion, adaptation and occupational therapy in children’s literature. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy annual conference. Norwood, MA.
- Lussier, S., Capili, V., Jacobs, K. (2015, October). Increasing awareness of deaf culture through children’s literature. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy annual conference. Norwood, MA.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, C., Hendricks, D., Sampson, E., Elias, E., Leopold, A., Waterman, A., Moore, C., Telatovich, A., & Fleischer, R. (2015, April). Project Career: Interprofessional Support to Transition of Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries to Employment. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Cason, J., Coppola, S., Jacobs, K., Ludwig, M., Richmond, T., Ledgerd, R. (2015, April). International Telehealth Perspective: Development of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Emery, D., Jacobs, K. (2015, April). Preventing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in High School Baseball and Softball Athletes: A Model for OT Clinical Practice. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Duddy, K., Doi, D., Tousignant, T., Jacobs, K., Niemeyer, K., (2015, April). Primary care: OT and Lifestyle Management for Veterans with Multiple Chronic Conditions. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Nashville, TN.
- Jacobs, K., Nardone, A., Rumrill, P., Stauffer, S., Hendricks, D., Sampson, E., Elias, E., Leopold, A., Waterman, A., Moore, C., Telatovich, A., & Fleischer, R. (2015, March). Project Career. BIA-MA Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Marlboro, MA.
- Jacobs, K., Zhu, L., Dawes, M., Huggins, A., Franco, J., Igari, C., …Umez-Eronini, A. (2011, April). Wii Health: A pilot study of the health and wellness benefits of Wii Fit on university freshmen. Poster presented at American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
- Jacobs, K., Zhu, L., Dawes, M., Huggins, A., Franco, J., Igari, C., …Umez-Eronini, A. (2010, October). Wii Health: A pilot study of the health and wellness benefits of Wii Fit on university freshmen. Poster presented at Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Conference. MA.
- Jacobs, K., Kaldenberg, J., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E., Hellman. M., Leland, N., …Hall, V. (2010, May). Prevention through occupation: Notebook computer use by middle school aged students. Poster presented at World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress. Santiago, Chile.
- Jacobs, K., Shaw, L., Prodinger, B. (2010, May). WORK: A Journal of prevention, assessment & rehabilitation: 20 years of global contributions to work and occupational therapy. Poster presented at World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress. Santiago, Chile.
- Jacobs, K., Shaw, L., Prodinger, B. (2010, May). WORK: A Journal of prevention, assessment & rehabilitation: 20 years of global contributions to work and occupational therapy. Poster presented at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Orlando. FL.
- Jacobs, K., Vaughn, L., McNeil, S., Vaughn, G., Chandler, J. (2010, May). Perspectives on distance education. Poster presented at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference, Orlando, FL.
- Jacobs, K., Johnson, P., Dennerlein, J., Peterson, D., Kaufman, J., Gold, J., Williams, S., Richmond, N., Karban, S., Firn, E., Ansong, E., Hudak, S., Tung, K., Hall, V., Pencina, K., Pencina, M., (2009, April). University students’ notebook computer use. Poster presented at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Houston, TX.
- Jacobs, K. (2007, April). Ergonomics an occupational Therapy: National & International Initiatives to promote health among school aged children. Poster presented at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. St. Louis, MO.
- Chiang, H., Jacobs, K. (2006, October). Effects of Computer-based Instruction on Students’ Self-Efficacy and Functional Task Performance: A Qualitative Study. Poster presented at Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy annual conference, Westford, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2006, October). Collaborative Initiatives: US Occupational Therapists and Ergotherapists in the Russian Federation. Poster presented at Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy annual conference. Westford, MA.
- Jacobs, K. (2006, July). Middle School Students and Their Use of Interactive Media. Poster presented at World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress. Sydney, Australia.
- Jacobs, K. (2008, September). University Students’ Notebook Computer Use. Poster Presented at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society annual conference. New York, NY.
- Jacobs, K. (2006, April). Collaborative Initiatives: US Occupational Therapists and Ergotherapists in the Russian Federation. Poster presented at American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. Charlotte, NC.
Grant Activity
- Co-PI on a 5-year NIDRR with Kent State University, JBS International, Inc., West Virginia University, and Boston University entitled, Project Career: Development of an Interprofessional Demonstration to Support the Transition of Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries from Post secondary Education to Employment.
- National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), US Department of Education, Project Career: Development of an Interprofessional Demonstration to Support the Transition of Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries for Postsecondary Education to Employment, 10/13-9/18, Total Amount-$2.5 million. Subcontract, PI Amount to Boston University-$405,000.
- National Science Foundation International Partnerships for Science and Technology (IPSAT), Inculcating ergonomics into Sri Lankan setting. Resource Person Award Promoting international research collaborations, technology transfer, and at obtaining expertise towards developing a globally-engaged research and scientific community in Sri Lanka, 5/13, collaborator Dr. Kapila Jayaratne.
- Boston University Arts Initiative, Office of the Provost, Arts Grant, 6/13.
- A pilot study to evaluate the feasibility of the Telerehabilitation Computer Ergonomics System (tele-CES) in addressing computer use problems.
- Boston University, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Dudley Allen Sargent Research Fund, 5/10.
- Harvard-NIOSH Education and Research Center (ERC), University students’ notebook computer use, 7/09.
- Middle Schools Students and their Notebook Computer Use. Microsoft. 9/12/08.
- Boston University Sargent College Matching Funds, University Students and their Computer Use: An Inquiry-Based Learning Experience, 3/08.
- Grants for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarship, University Students and their Computer Use: An Inquiry-Based Learning Experience GUTS Program, Boston University, 2/08.
- The Office Ergonomics Research Committee (OERC), Phase II, University Students and their Notebook Computer Use, 9/07.
- The Office Ergonomics Research Committee, University Students’ Notebook Computer Use.
Professional Activities
International Appointments
- 2010-2012: Chairperson, Science, Technology, and Practice, International Ergonomics Association (IEA)
- 2007-2012: Chairperson, Ergonomics for Children and Educational Environments (ECEE) Technical Committee of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA)
National Appointments or Elected Positions
- 1994-1997: Vice-President, American Occupational Therapy Association
- 1997-1998: President-Elect, American Occupational Therapy Association
- 1998-2001: President, American Occupational Therapy Association
- 2008-2013: Program Chair, Environmental Design (ED) Technical Group, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
- 2013-2016: Chair, Environmental Design (ED) Technical Group, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
- 2014-2016: Chair, Outreach Division, Executive Council, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
- State Appointments or Elected Positions (Massachusetts)
- 1983-1993, 1995-1998, 2002-2013: Chairperson/co-chairperson, Annual Conference, MAOT
- 1984-1989: President, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy
- 1985-1987: Chairperson, Public Relations, MAOT
Awards and Honors
- AOTA/AOTF Presidents’ Commendation in Honor of Wilma L. West, 2024
- Linda Savino Award for Outstanding Political Activism: 2023, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy
- IEA Fellow Award: 2022 International Ergonomics Association
- Outstanding Mentor Award: 2019 American Occupational Therapy Association
- Distinguished Scholar & Fellow Member of the National Academies of Practice, 2015 National Academies of Practice
- The Leaders & Legacies Society 2015 Founding Member, American Occupational Therapy Foundation
- Service Commendation 2014 Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Health Care Reform, 2011-2013, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Distinguished Leadership Award 2013 Touro College School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Programs
- Service Commendation: 2013 American Occupational Therapy Association
- Honorary Scarlett Key: 2012 Boston University
- Faculty-in-Residence Award: 2012 Boston University Office of Residence Life
- Alumni Award: 2012 Boston University Department of OT
- Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award: 2011 American Occupational Therapy Association
- Award of Merit: 2009 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
- Twiness Award: 2009 Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College Alumni Board
- AOTA Service Commendation: 2008 American Occupational Therapy Association
- Keeper of the Flame Award: 2007 National Women’s Hall of Fame
- Yu Wing Distinguished Scholar: 2006 Awarded by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Excellence in Advising: 2006 & 2007 Boston University Student Activities
- The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship: 2005 Grant awarded in the bi-national program of educational exchanges between the United States and Iceland.
- Herbert J. Hall Award: 2004 Awarded by the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy in recognition of professional contribution to occupational therapy.
- Certificate of Appreciation: 2003 Salem State College
- Award of Merit: 2003 Awarded by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in recognition of extraordinary leadership in marketing, ergonomics, work, and management.
- Board of Directors Award: 2003 Awarded by the American Occupational Therapy Association in recognition of extraordinary service and outstanding advocacy in advancing the interests of occupational therapy among various publics.
- Letter of Appreciation: 2002 Awarded by New England Occupational Therapy Education Council as a significant contributor to the occupational therapy clinical education process.
- Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters: 2001 Awarded by Bay Path College Longmeadow, Massachusetts for exemplary leadership skills.
- Doctor of Science (honorary degree): 2000 Awarded by the University of Indianapolis in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of occupational therapy and for the development and promotion of the field to multiple external audiences.
- Special Award, Department of Occupational Therapy: 2000 Awarded by the faculty of the New York Institute of Technology for an outstanding professional role model.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Service: 1998 Awarded by the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy.
- Recognition of Achievement Award, American Occupational Therapy Association: 1997 Awarded for distinguished national and international leadership in work-related practice.
- Golden Key National Honor Society, honorary member: 1996
- Service Award, AOTA: 1993, 1994, 1997, & 2001
- Certificate of Appreciation, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy: 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996 & 2005
- Fellow, AOTA: 1988 Awarded this recognition for outstanding contributions to the profession.
Credentials and Licensed
- Registered Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) by the Board for Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of New Hampshire
- Licensed Occupational Therapist; State of Maine
- Licensed Occupational Therapist; State of Connecticut
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