Nexus Newsletter September 2020 - School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

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BBS NEWS

BBS Restructures Academic Areas, Bolsters Faculty Roster To Boost Visibility

“I’m excited about the fast-growing and innovative research/academic environment at UTD. In particular, I look forward to forging collaborations with many prominent colleagues in BBS,” said Dr. Yune Lee. more >>

Researchers Examine How COVID-19 Virus May Increase Lung Inflammation

“When you have a disease, the way the immune system and the nervous system interact is very important for the outcome of the disease. The better we understand this, the better we’ll be at making sure that patients don’t go from being pretty sick to being in the ICU and on a ventilator,” said Dr. Ted Price. more >>

Professor Helps Launch Platform for Online Developmental Psychology Studies

“We recognize that not everyone is able to come to labs on university campuses,” she said. “But many people have access to computers and mobile devices. Moving child development studies online can make research involvement more accessible and appealing to a broader audience,” said Dr. Candice Mills. more >>

PhD Students Showcase Research Work to World in Online Poster Competition

The finalists’ areas of research range from autism intervention strategies to how cancer treatments affect hearing ability. Debora Calderon’s winning presentation concerned the fine-tuning of the autonomic nervous system via vagus nerve stimulation to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. more >>

Comets Find Bright Way To Help During Pandemic with Senior Care Packages

“Our goal is for these seniors to feel the compassion we have for them and to feel cared for in the midst of the pandemic,” neuroscience junior Anuj Gupta said. more >>

Alumna Named New Executive Director of the Callier Center for Communication Disorders

“I am looking forward to working with Dr. Shoup to continue the fabulous trajectory put in place by Dr. Campbell, and I’m ecstatic that somebody of her caliber, experience and leadership has decided to take on this job,” said Dean Steven Small. more >>

Researchers Examine Age Differences in How the Brain Perceives, Remembers

As people age, it’s believed that the brain loses some of this ability to compartmentalize, and instead regions call on resources that are not specialized for that task. This process is called dedifferentiation. more >>

Awarded Research Grants

Faculty Research and Accolades

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS

“I have complete confidence that our students will get the top-notch education they expect from BBS and UT Dallas, and that our research will make the progress needed to restart at full steam in the Spring,” said Dean Steven Small. — (View on Facebook)

BBS alums, you retain your Handshake account & remain eligible to utilize all the services of the University Career Center! — (View on Twitter)

Explore career opportunities and connect with recruiters from some of the top healthcare companies across the nation. — (View on Instagram)

BBS ALUMNI NOTES

Amy Spawn

Amy Spawn MS’92 completed her master’s degree in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, where she trained in speech-language pathology at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Spawn spent over 20 years practicing speech and language pathology in the Dallas area. Today, she is the chief executive officer of The Warren Center, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Richardson, Texas, helping children with developmental delays and disabilities reach their full potential. In her role, she oversees an organization of over 80 full-time staff members, providing therapy services for more than 1000 children every week. She is grateful to be able to give back to the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences by training aspiring speech pathologist in the speech- language pathology program at The Warren Center.

Amber Stewart

Amber Stewart BS’07, MS’10 is the founder of iPursue, LLC and has been a leader in the talent acquisition industry for 13 years. She supports clients in talent acquisition, talent management, and organizational planning while helping candidates follow their passions and advance their careers through trajectory coaching and employee branding. She attributes her success to a well-rounded curriculum in psychology which helps her understand the complexities of human behavior and identify opportunities for successful collaboration in the workforce.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Comet Corner — Faster, Better, Cheaper:
The Changing Role of Real World Data in Drug Development
Wednesday, Sept. 30 at noon

Career Roadmap Series: Crafting Your Personal Statement
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m.

Student Interest Series
Fall 2020

BBS CENTER HIGHLIGHT

Housed in BBS’ facilities on the Richardson campus, The Center for Children and Families (CCF) is focused on all aspects of child development from birth through adolescence. The center promotes optimal child development by enhancing research, practice and outreach. CCF offers an array of clinical and community outreach activities organized around three initiatives: parenting healthy families, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and enhancing learning and thinking.

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