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CSD Student Lauren Fillet wins International Three Minute Thesis Competition Lauren is the first CSD graduate student to ever be selected as a finalist AND the first CSD student to ever win the 3MT competition at Chapman University!

May 28, 2024 by Jill Cagle | News

Can you tell me more about the award? The Graduate Student Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is an international competition in which universities all around the world have students condense their research projects into a 3 minute verbal presentation that is appropriate for a general audience. Selected finalists (this year at Chapman there were 7

Dr. Shannon Sheppard Collaborative Research on Personalized Reading Formats Presented at SXSW

March 11, 2022 by Jill Cagle | Research

Shannon Sheppard is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences & Disorders department and has been working on a compelling study on childhood reading comprehension. The research team includes Readability Matters, ReadWorks and Dr. Sofie Beier at the Royal Danish Academy. Earlier this year they were invited to present the results of the study at

Dr. Amy Moors Receives Top Awards for Groundbreaking Research on Relationship Diversity

August 5, 2021 by Monica Cataldo | Research

Dr. Amy Moors joined the Department of Psychology in 2018. Her research addresses the impact of inequity on people’s belonging and well-being in intimate and professional contexts. Her focus is on the relationships people have with others (romantic partners, family, colleagues) and with broader institutions (workplaces, marriage). Much of her research focuses on issues related

$2.4M Awarded to UCI, Chapman, and CHOC Research Team Dr. Laura Glynn takes part in collaborative investigation into health impacts of adverse childhood experience

April 15, 2021 by Monica Cataldo | Research

The California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, in partnership with the Office of the CA Surgeon General, has announced four awardees for the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine request for proposals, Addressing Health Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences through a Collaborative Precision Medicine Approach. We are pleased to report that Chapman’s Dr. Laura

Dr. Shannon Sheppard to Lead “Readability Matters” Study

November 19, 2020 by Monica Cataldo | Research

Crean College is delighted to announce that Assistant Professor of Communication Science and Disorders, Shannon Sheppard will lead new research investigating how visual features of typography affect word-level and passage-level comprehension for K-8 students. Dr. Sheppard will collaborate with Dr. Susanne Nobles of ReadWorks.org and Dr. Sofie Beier of the School of Design at The

World Experts to Discuss New Science on Communication Disorders after Traumatic Brain Injury at Chapman University Chapman's Second ICCDC Kicks-Off on January 16

December 19, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | Events

On January 16, 2020, Chapman University will host an international group of researchers, clinicians, and students for the second International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference (ICCDC). Launched in 2017, ICCDC examines new research on cognitive, communication and social disorders after traumatic brain injury, including mTBI or concussion. However, research on other kinds of brain injuries will also

Chapman and CHOC Come Together for 2nd Annual Research Expo

November 15, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

On October 23, 2019, Chapman’s Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences and the Office of Research & Creative Activity co-hosted the 2nd Annual Chapman/CHOC Research Expo. This event brings together scientists and clinicians from both institutions for an evening of research discovery. Doctors, staff scientists, and other members of the CHOC community were invited

Top 5 Reasons to Go to Crean College Research Night on September 4th

August 22, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | Events

You have probably seen all of the flyers and posts on social media promoting Crean College Research Night on September 4. So, what’s it all about? Should you go? The answer is, “yes” and here are the top five reasons why: 1. It is the best opportunity for Psychology, Health Sciences, and Applied Human Physio

Understanding Love, Sex, and Consensual Non-Monogamy Dr. Amy Moors presents her research at prestigious Tech and Relationship Conference

August 8, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Dr. Amy Moors joined Chapman University’s Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences in 2018 as an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Her research addresses the impact of inequity on people’s belonging and well-being in intimate and professional contexts. Dr. Moors focuses on the relationships people have with others (romantic partners, family, colleagues) and with

Investigating the Neural Mechanisms of Social Cognition Communication, Engineering, and Brain science come together for an exciting new pilot study

August 6, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Mental health is associated with social cognitive development. Autistic children, whose cognitive development is oftentimes impaired, are at risk for social isolation, bullying, depression, and anxiety, all risk factors for suicide. In fact, suicide is 28 times more likely in children with autism than the general population. An interdisciplinary team of faculty, Deanna Hughes Assistant