University of NY-Buffalo Honors López with Distinguished MSW Alumni Award
BUSSW clinical professor Luz Marilis López recently received the 2019 State University of New York at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW) Distinguished Master of Social Work Alumni Award for her exemplary work in the field. The award, established in 1977, honors an outstanding UBSSW alumna who has made noteworthy contributions to social work practice […]
Dr. Christina Lee Brings Expertise in Intervention Science, Addiction Psychology, and Health Disparities Research to BUSSW
Christina Lee, PhD, a licensed psychologist, has been appointed associate professor with tenure at BUSSW, effective August 1, 2019. Dr. Lee’s pioneering research on immigrant health and the reduction of risky behaviors by tailoring evidence-based interventions is advancing the science of treating substance use disorders and improving mental health outcomes for culturally diverse populations. Her […]
BUSSW Seeking Applications for Tenured Associate Professor Position With Focus on Community Violence Prevention and Intervention
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is seeking applications from mid-career academics for a Tenured Associate Professor Position beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated commitment to research, scholarship, and teaching in the field of community violence prevention and intervention in the U.S. and/or globally. BUSSW believes that the […]
Sprague Martinez Brings Community Organizing Expertise to Discussion on Asian Women’s Health
BU School of Social Work assistant professor Linda Sprague Martinez is joining this year’s State of Asian Women’s Health Conference, an annual event organized by Asian Women for Health (AWFH). Sprague Martinez will participate in a panel discussion with local leaders and researchers on how to use small population data to inform program implementation and […]
Cape Cod MSW Program Launches New Workshop for Field and Career Education
BUSSW’s Cape Cod MSW Program co-hosted an innovative day-long workshop recently with Cape Cod Community College to prepare students for the field by focusing on topical areas of interest not typically part of the course curriculum. The community effort included presenters from local organizations, who volunteered their time, and was open to associate, bachelor, and […]
BUSSW Researchers Make the Case for Involving Race and Religion in Child Welfare Policy and Practice
An intersectional analysis of America’s child welfare system is raising new questions about how race and religion have been ignored and used problematically throughout history and contemporary practice. The analysis, conducted by two BU School of Social Work researchers, focused on the experiences of Black and Christian foster care youths, who as a group face […]
Professor Collins Shares Expertise at First Care-Leaving Conference in Africa
April 17, 2019 Care-leaving, a term for the transition out of foster or residential care, is a growing topic of social work scholarship in Africa. In Johannesburg, South Africa, BUSSW Professor Mary Collins recently joined several scholars for a three-day workshop and conference where Collins shared her expertise on youth aging out of foster care. […]
BUSSW Researchers Find Overeating Less Likely Among Immigrants Compared to U.S. Born Individuals
April 8, 2019 New BUSSW research published in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology shows that immigrants in the U.S. are substantially less likely to overeat compared to those who were born in the United States. The study, led by BUSSW Assistant Professor Christopher Salas-Wright along with BUSSW faculty Daniel Miller, Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm, MSW/MPH Student […]
Professor Lopez Leads CISWH Collaboration with Superemos Foundation to Improve Domestic Violence Services in Nicaragua
March 11, 2019 | Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) Social workers can be instrumental in helping women and children leave an abusive household, connecting them to the support and safety they need. The Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is collaborating with the […]
Assistant Professor Scott Receives 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award from Society for Research on Child Development
March 11, 2019 Judith C. Scott, assistant professor at BU School of Social Work, has been honored with the 2019 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Society of Research in Child Development (SRCD). Scott — who received her PhD in 2017 from the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University — […]