Who we are

UNCG scholars improving the lives of children and families through collaborative and interdisciplinary inquiry

interdisciplinary
multilevel
multi-method

Directors

Gabriela Livas Stein, Professor, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Jennifer Coffman, Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, Health and Human Sciences

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Goals

Fostering community

We provide scholars a home to learn about each other’s work, support one another in scholarly endeavors, and feel a sense of connection with other faculty on campus across departments and units.

scholarly gatherings
mentorship

Building collaboration

Our research teams bring expertise and methodologies from many disciplines together for a common purpose. These interdisciplinary collaborations allow us to ask innovative questions for the benefit of youth, families, and communities.

interdisciplinary funding applications

Investing in faculty

We support the development of faculty so faculty can continue to grow their research and scholarship.

fellowships
grants
workshops
programs

Centering equity

We work to expand how science can be leveraged to restore justice to communities that have been ignored and devalued in academic inquiry and pursuits.

Members are encouraged to consider how their science addresses inequities that the youth in our communities face.
We are building research teams with expertise in racial, cultural, and social processes to ensure that research addresses the needs of all communities.
We support scholars whose efforts have been traditionally marginalized in the academy.

Executive Committee 2020-21

L. DiAnne Borders, Burlington Industries Excellence Professor, Counseling and Educational Development, School of Education

Shelly Brown-Jeffy, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences

Esther Leerkes, Associate Dean and Jefferson-Pilot Excellence Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, Health and Human Sciences

Julia Mendez Smith, Professor and Chancellor’s Fellow for Diversity, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Chris Swann, Associate Professor, Economics, Bryan School of Business

Kelly Wester, Department Chair and Professor, Counseling and Educational Development, School of Education

Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor, Kinesiology, Health and Human Sciences

Advisor

Susan Calkins, Emeritus Professor, Office of Research and Engagement Senior Scientist

Child & Family Research Network