Past Scholars

Priyanka Chaudhary
School of Health and Kinesiology
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Project Title: Understanding Factors That Impact Nebraska Women's Pre-Pregnancy Physical Activity and its Impact on Birth Outcomes: A Mixed Methods Approach

Faculty Mentor: Danae Dinkel, Margaret Killion Diamond Professorship, Associate Professor, School of Health and Kinesiology, UNO

Jabeen Taiba
Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Project Title: Association Between Agrichemical Mixtures and Pediatric Health Outcomes in Nebraska

Faculty Mentor: Eleanor G. Rogan, Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives, College of Public Health, Professor, Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health, UNMC

Yao Yao
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Project Title: Investigating the Impact of Elaborative Conversation Strategies Intervention on Parent-Child Interactions and Preschool Children's Science Learning Using a Single-Case Experimental Design

Faculty Mentor: Soo-Young Hong, Associate Professor, Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, UNL

Morgan Cade
Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Investigating the Effects of the Probiotic Bifidobacterium Infantis on Newborn Immune Development

Faculty Mentor: Amanda Ramer-Tait, Maxcy Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology and Director of the Nebraska Gnotobiotic Mouse Program, UNL

Kazi Albab Hussain
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Estimating the Quantity of Microplastics and Nanoplastics Ingestion by a Baby From the Use of Plastic-Based Baby Products and Assessment of the Associated Health Risk

Faculty Mentor: Yusong Li, Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty and Inclusion, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, UNL

John P. Rech
School of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Project Title: Differences in the Effect of Classroom-Based Physical Activity Interventions on the Physical Activity of Young Children Based on Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Faculty Mentor: Danae Dinkel, Margaret Killion Diamond Associate Professor, School of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, UNO

Jasmin Smith
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: The Development and Psychometric Testing of the Mealtime Emotional Climate in Childcare Observational Scales (MECCOS)

Faculty Mentor: Dipti Dev, Betti and Richard Robinson Associate Professor, Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL

Saima Hasnin
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Can Family Child Care Home Providers’ Preparation and Serving Practices Influence Children’s Vegetable Consumption?

Faculty Mentor: Dipti Dev, Betti and Richard Robinson Associate Professor, Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL

Anna Johnson
Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Moderators of the Associations Between Early Childhood Sleep Problems and Elementary School Developmental Outcomes

Faculty Mentor: Timothy Nelson, Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, UNL

Morgan Staver
College of Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Project Title: A Mixed Methods Examination of Maternal Distress in Mothers of Infants in the NICU

Faculty Mentors: Kathleen Hanna, Professor, and Tiffany Moore, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, UNMC

Keting Chen
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: The Associations Between Early Numeracy Environments and Young Children’s Early Numeracy Skills

Faculty Mentors: Amy Napoli, Assistant Professor, and Julia Torquati, Professor and Buffett Early Childhood Institute Community Chair in Infant and Mental Health, Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL

Erin Hamel
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Exploring Non-Contact Time in Early Childhood Education

Faculty Mentor: Rachel Schachter, Associate Professor, Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL

Alethea Chiappone
Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, College of Public Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Project Title: The Development of a Mobile App to Measure the Adoption and Implementation of Healthy Eating and Active Living Policies and Practices in Family Child Care Homes

Faculty Mentor: Brandon Grimm, Associate Professor, Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, UNMC

Elizabeth Preas
Integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Munroe-Meyer Institute
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Project Title: Efficacy and Efficiency Evaluation of Real-Time Feedback for Caregiver Training

Faculty Mentor: Therese Mathews, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, UNMC

Yinbo Wu
Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Parenting, Attention and Working Memory in Early Childhood

Faculty Mentor: Anne Schutte, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, UNL

Tuyen Huynh
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Circle of Security Intervention Enhanced With Mindful Self-Compassion (COSMSC): A Mixed Methods Pilot Study

Faculty Mentor: Julia Torquati, Professor and Buffett Early Childhood Institute Community Chair in Infant and Mental Health, Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL

Andrew Riquier
Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Project Title: Identifying a Target for the Prevention and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Faculty Mentor: Suzanne Sollars, Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, UNO

Shreya Roy
Department of Health Services Research, Administration and Policy, College of Public Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Project Title: Impact of Medicaid Expansions Under the Affordable Care Act on Children’s Outcomes

Faculty Mentor: Fernando Wilson, Professor of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Utah

Sonya Bhatia
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Effects of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation on Student-Teacher Interactions

Faculty Mentor: Sue Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor of School Psychology and Associate Dean for Research and Creative Activity, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL

Amy Colgrove
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Just Be: A Mindfulness-Based Intervention Pilot Study for Preschool Teachers

Faculty Mentor: Victoria Molfese, Emerita Professor, Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL.

Jordan Wickstrom
School of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Project Title: Investigating the Interaction Between Social and Motor Processes in Autism Spectral Disorder

Faculty Mentors: Anastasia Kyvelidou, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University, and Jennifer Yentes, Associate Professor in Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University

Jon Cavanaugh
Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Project Title: Oxytocin’s Effects on Social Motivation and Social Attractiveness in Early Development

Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey French, Varner Professor of Psychology and Biology, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, UNO

Abbey Gregg
Department of Health Services Research, Administration and Policy, College of Public Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Project Title: Correlates of Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition in School-Based Health Centers

Faculty Mentor: Li-Wu Chen, Professor of Health Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Missouri

Amanda Moen
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Project Title: Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Teacher Efficacy for Promoting Partnership Measure

Faculty Mentor: Sue Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor of School Psychology and Associate Dean for Research and Creative Activity, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL