School of Social Work News

LEO Lecturers Janet Ray, Julie Cushman and Maureen Okasinski have received an award from the U-M Center for Research on Learning & Teaching for their work to improve the current SSW evaluation course, SW683.

Professor Larry Gant and Laura De Palma (MSW) wrote a column, "Work Practice in the 21st Century" in the Huffington Post to honor social work month.

Professor Larry Gant received an award from the U-M International Institute for his research in addressing the ways in which social problems involving immigration, community redevelopment, and human sex trafficking in urban areas are defined, addressed and implemented in cities such as Detroit, Berlin and Amsterdam.   

Assistant Professor Michael Woodford received a faculty seed grant issued by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender for his research project entitled, "Centering Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Race in Research, Policy, and Programs to Support LGBTQ College Students through Intersectional Research."

Assistant Professor Sandra Momper has received an award from the American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan for her work to create a system of care to improve, expand and sustain services for families and underserved children and youth.

MSW student Sara Konrath and mentor Professor Richard Tolman have received a grant from the John Templeton Foundation for their research regarding new media’s effects on empathy.

Assistant Professor Shawna Lee received an award from the Skillman Foundation via the SSW Technical Assistance Center for her work in engaging fathers in parenting programs.

Assistant Professor Shawna Lee, Associate Professor Joseph Himle and LSA Assistant Professor Sara Konrath have received a grant from the Social Sciences Annual Institute through the U-M office of Research for their project which aims at using technology to expand the reach of psychosocial interventions to underserved populations