Connie Sung

Dr. Sung's primary research interests focus on the role of biopsychosocial factors and community-based interventions in improving school-to-work transition outcomes, career development and psychosocial adjustment for individuals with disabilities. She has authored over 100 publications in the areas of disability justice and rehabilitation, and has received multiple research awards. As a key investigator, Sung has secured over $20 million in funding from state and federal agencies, including the Department of Defense; the Institute of Education Sciences; the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research; the National Science Foundation and the Rehabilitation Services Administration. She leads and co-leads multiple projects that emphasize a holistic, strengths-based approach and focus on developing and validating community-based interventions to enhance quality of life and career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Her work involves interdisciplinary, interagency and international collaborations spanning countries such as Hong Kong, China, Ireland, the UK, Slovakia, Ghana, Botswana and Mali. Her commitment to disability and inclusion worldwide is underscored by her invited presentations at the United Nations General Assembly's Science Summit.