Sara Mednick
Professor of Cognitive Sciences
Sara Mednick is an expert in memory consolidation, sleep, aging and brain stimulation and author of “The Power of the Downstate.”
Expertise
- Memory Consolidation
- Aging
- Sleep
- Pharmacology
- Cognitive Science
Michael Mendez
Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy
Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.
Expertise
- Global climate change policy
- Environmental Planning
- Public Policy
- Legislative Relations
- Climate Change
Jessica Millward
Associate Professor of History and African American Studies
Her research focuses on comparative slavery and emancipation, African American history, gender and the law.
Expertise
- Anti-Black violence
- African American History
- Humanities
- U.S. History
- Juneteenth
David Neumark
Distinguished Professor of Economics
David Neumark is a labor economist whose work focuses on minimum wages, discrimination in the work force, and worker compensation.
Expertise
- Health Economics
- Finance
- Gender Inequality in Relationships
- Economics
- Demographics
Dr. Adey Nyamathi
Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Nursing
Dr. Nyamathi conducts studies among vulnerable groups, including homeless, drug-addicted and incarcerated persons and gay/bisexual youth.
Expertise
- Vulnerable Populations
- Tuberculosis
- Role of Nursing
- Hiv/Aids
- Hepatitis
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Expertise
- Early Adversity
- Quantitative Psychology
- Social Inequality
- Technology and Young People
- Digital Inequality
- Developmental Psychology
- Adolescent Mental Health
Vincent Olivieri
Professor of Sound Design
Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.
Expertise
- Composition
- Sound Design
- Theatre
Virginia Parks
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy
Virginia Parks, PhD, is a geographer and urban planner specializing in the study of urban inequality.
Expertise
- Clean Energy Transition
- Urban Politics and Policy
- Racial Inequality
- Employment
- Local Economic Development
- Labor
Daniele Piomelli
Distinguished Professor
Daniele Piomelli's research is focused on the function of lipid-derived messengers, with particular emphasis on endogenous cannabinoids.
Expertise
- Anatomy & Neurobiology
- Cellular Pharmacology
- CBD
- Marijuana
- Neuropharmacology
Sarah Pressman
Professor, Psychological Science
Dr. Pressman's research focuses on the interplay of emotions, social relationships, and health, with a focus on physiological processes.
Expertise
- Social Relationships and Health
- Emotion and Emotion Regulation
- Stress and Coping
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Physiological Measurement