Fielding is excited to announce two new research funds that have been created thanks to the generosity of an alum and a university leader: Dr. Marilyn Price-Mitchell 1. Established by alum Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, who graduated from the Human & Organizational Development program in 2010, the Price-Mitchell Endowed Fund for Youth Research will support students at the dissertation level or faculty engaged in research on a topic that furthers our understanding of K-12 positive youth development and/or education. Dr. Price-Mitchell is a developmental psychologist and researcher, whose passion is in positive youth development, education, and family-school-community partnerships. She is [...]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fielding alum Marnie Melendez, EdD, shares the subject of her dissertation research: How can US higher education appreciate the challenges that women of color face in pursuing STEM fields? Alum Marnie Melendez, EdD The United States’ Science, Technology, and Engineering and Math (STEM) workforce is vital to this country’s economic development interests, and its ability to compete effectively in the global market. One of the greatest challenges facing that industry in the U.S. is the current and projected shortage of engineers serving the STEM industry. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders in the U.S. [...]

Beginning October 10, Fielding will launch a new Fielding Facebook group. The new group aims to unite everyone who has been on the Fielding Alumni Network Facebook group – which will be sunsetted – and everyone who has been on the original Fielding Facebook group, creating a more robust and cohesive place for staff, students, alumni, faculty and trustees to see announcements, share their own news, engage in dialogue about things going on in the world. If you’re a member of the original Fielding Facebook group or the Fielding Alumni Network Facebook group, we invite you to move over and join [...]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fielding alum Mark Luna, PhD, shares the subject of his dissertation research -- and why the answer matters: What is the role of cultural capital, human capital, and social capital in Hispanic men’s perceptions of promotability? Mark Luna speaking at the University of Southern California Working in a competitive environment for large corporations, the path to promotion has always peeked my interest. I often wondered why some employees move faster up the corporate ladder than others. As an employee seeking a promotion, I was curious: Why do some Hispanic men move faster up [...]

Fielding has a massive presence at the American Psychological Association's 2019 conference, which takes place in Chicago from August 8-11. From our booth and party to our awards, symposia and roundtable discussions, we hope you'll swing by to meet and hear from Fielding School of Psychology students, alumni and faculty. Booth Fielding will have a booth at the conference August 8-10. Come visit Erica Fichter, director of Recruitment, at #215!   Jerri Lynn Hogg, PhD Awards Media Psychology Program Director Jerri Lynn Hogg will receive the Distinguished Professional Contributions to Media Psychology & Technology, 6 pm Aug. 9 at [...]

By Katrina Rogers We are a community of many parts but it all adds up to a beautifully complex tapestry. This idea was evident in our actions at summer session this year. From the staff and faculty who started early to prepare for session, to the students who are working 24/7 and gearing up for their time with faculty, to time visiting with trustees, and being with alumni—many of whom also presented at session and of course, to welcome external colleagues. The theme that emerged for me from this year’s summer session is dialogic communication. Dialogic communication in the form of [...]

Do the uncomfortable. Challenge the unacceptable. Become the unforgettable. Dr. Talithia Williams Mathematician and statistician Talithia Williams, PhD, received an honorary doctorate and was Fielding’s 2019 convocation speaker on July 20, 2019, during Summer Session in Chicago. Below is her inspiring speech in its entirety. Fielding!!! I am so excited to be here with the class of 2019 to share with you in this Convocation this morning. This day is ALL about you and your accomplishments! To President Rogers and Provost Snowden and the Board of Trustees, it’s been an honor and pleasure for me and my family to [...]

On TV, at TED, or with NASA, Talithia Williams puts math to work She’s the host of PBS’ “Nova Wonders” series. Her TED talk on heeding your body’s data has 1.6 million views. And she has had research appointments at NASA and the National Security Agency. Mathematician Talithia Williams, PhD, will be Fielding’s 2019 convocation speaker on July 20 during Summer Session in Chicago, and those attending are in for a treat. Not only is Dr. Williams is known for demystifying statistics in amusing and insightful ways – she also shares Fielding’s passion for putting scholarship to use toward real-world problems. [...]

A scholar-practitioner approach to creating positive change Join Fielding’s Provost and the international community of scholar-practitioners at Noon Pacific on Thursday, September 12, for an discussion on how communication creates positive change. Sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution and hosted by Fielding's Provost and Senior Vice President Monique L. Snowden, PhD, "Healing Communication: A Scholar-Practitioner Approach" will share recent research findings on how leaders are using communication to facilitate healing, compassion, and deeper connection in their communities. The discussion is particularly relevant for coaching professionals, higher education professionals, teachers at all levels of instruction, community leaders, and [...]